My dual moonroof 2002 obw vdc has developed the dreaded problem most of them do: the moon roof won't open, but it will close, i'm fairly sure it doesn't just start closing on its own accord. The rear sliding open roof still works just fine, and heck i hear the motor go to drive it up (thank god there are those delays so i know when to push up)

 

I know it's been covered, and everyone says need new parts bla bla bla.

 

Ok, i am looking at OEM parts and need to know what i need to order to fix it. It doesn't leak, the rear window works fine, and it closes just fine, it just doesn't tilt open. I am willing to spend time fixing it as i have christmas break this year for downtime on my car, plus i plan on sticking lifts (if i can ever get them) in, so time is not really an issue. Plus i have couple friends who are starting out a body shop, and they always need work, and will do it for cheap, so i can have them do it while i sit around the shop and assist. I just need to know what to order so i can go about fixing this.

 

From what i can tell the plastic lifts or whatever broke (probably from me trying to force a frozen window open) Anyone got the part numbers/piece names i need to order?

Edited November 30, 201015 yr by lesstutrey

Bump, can anyone help out?

I can live with pushing it open for a while but, please, I know someone knows this, or has a link.

i'm not real clear on if you mean the front or rear is hosed?

 

i would start with subaru's site opposedforces, they have great exploded view diagrams and pictures.

 

a call to the dealer might be worth it too if you think this is that common. sometimes with stuff like this there's just a part or two needed and they can narrow down with like one question.

 

Subaru FSM says this for failure to operate with motor operating properly:

 

(1) Check guide rail for foreign particles.

(2) Check guide rail for improper installation.

(3) Check parts for mutual interference.

(4) Check cable slider for improper clinching.

(5) Check cable for improper installation.

(6) Check clutch adjustment nut for improper tightness.

 

If it was cable I wouldn't imagine it closing fine so I'm guessing the guide rail is hosed.

Edited December 2, 201015 yr by grossgary

so no one has the link i read about but can't seem to find that shows taking the headliner out and fixing the moonroof?

For the most part, sunroofs are not available as parts. Generally speaking, you can get the replacement from the dealer, but its the whole sunroof assembly. Start by getting an exploded view diagram of the sunroof. My guess is that all you can get is the complete assembly.

so no one has the link i read about but can't seem to find that shows taking the headliner out and fixing the moonroof?

 

I bought a rubber doorstop and called it good.

 

Dave

I bought a rubber doorstop and called it good.

 

Dave

 

Thinking that may be my choice.

 

Scooby: a subaru parts site has parts for it, check out 1stsubaru parts, they have quite an extensive list of parts for the moon roof. Every bit of the frame, frame assay, brackets, motor, harness, drain hoses, etc etc. Seems like every part of it. I guess i'll have my friend do the figuring out what parts he needs if he takes it apart. I can live with my headliner gone for a day while waiting on parts.