sunroof rattling

[dragan]

I have a 2005 lr3 I started to hear a rattling coming from the sunroof of the vehicle inside, its driving me insane does anyone have any ideas what it could be?
Thanks

 

[ryan-in-oregon]

I have a 2005 lr3 I started to hear a rattling coming from the sunroof of the vehicle inside, its driving me insane does anyone have any ideas what it could be?
Thanks

I think its out of adjustment. I had the sunroof cartridge replaced earlier this year under warrenty and every once and awhile since then I get a rattle. All I have to do is open it to the vent position and reclose and the rattle is gone. I have noticed that one side lifts slightly faster then the other side from the closed position so I think this is the cause.....The rattle is so infrequent that I just live with it as is on mine.......

 

[nashvegas]

Mine Too

Definitely has something to do with the cold weather (its in the 20's in Nashville now). Mine rattles right above drivers side head... if I push up on it, it stops. Its not the sunroof shade either... ideas?

 

[thorgal]

Maybe you have a loose clips inside? That is what I had at least

 

[Bluebird]

Mine rattles in the cold open close usually stops it..
Turn up radio.
Oh yeah the headliner rattles too I slipped two quarters up near the sunroof to shim it.
Pretty much solved that to.

 

[roverman]

Yep, wadded up piece of paper, right front side. Haven't heard it since

 

[drstan]

I have an 06 and the sunroof rattled when cold only- I was told that there was a problem with the glass itself. The dealer told me it is a laminated glass and it separated and the glass would vibrate when it was cold. If f it was warm the glass would expand slightly and there was no rattle. They replaced it under warranty and no problems since

 

[GMTIIFAN]

I have the same problem. it started this winter and has continued on/off since and even in 70's weather. Very annoying, but haven't found anything that can be tightened so any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

 

[nashvegas]

Mine's still rattling too

Much less now that its warm but its definitely consistent in cold weather. grr.

 

[MikeWellsinVA]

How to fix rattling snroof

I had this problem with my Kia Amanti and found a solution while looking through a Saab forum. It's dead easy to do and a cheap fix. Go to a NAPA auto parts store and buy a tube of Sil-Glyde, a silicone "grease" made by the AGS Company in Minnesota.. Next step: using a rubber or vinyl cleaning product, give the rubber seal around your sunroof a good cleaning. Opening the sunroof will help to get at the seal. Then, using a bit of Sil-Glyde on your finger, apply a thin film of the product to the rubber seal, or at least to as much of it that your can get access to. Use a clean cloth to clean up any excess. Close your sunroof and drive the car. Suddenly, it's quiet again!

I did this last fall, and it lasted through the winter. The sunroof is starting to rattle a bit now, so another application is in order. I was skeptical when I read this suggested solution on that Saab forum, but was quite happy to find out that it really works!

Product description from company website: "SIL-GLYDE Lubricating Compound is a non-petroleum grease formulated with synthetic and natural oils, combined with an inorganic gelling agent and additives. As formulated, the product has a wide operating temperature range, high film strength and good compatibility with elastomers . . . SIL-GLYDE Lubricating Compound is designed for safe and effective lubrication of rubber, metal, wood, and glass."