How a Sunroof Works
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Here's how the sunroof/moonroof mechanism works to allow sunlight into your car's interior.
The sunroof is a body colored metal panel on the car's roof that tilts. A moonroof is a transparent window located on a car's roof that tilts and retracts into the car's body. It allows the entry of light into the cabin, an open air feeling when retracted and the ventilation of air when tilted.
The sunroof/moonroof is comprised of the tracks, water channels and tubes, an electric motor with a gear train, spiral cables and a 3-bar linkage that allows the sliding and tilting of the roof into the car's body.
This video shows the process of removing the headliner to access the sunroof and the full disassembly of each component to see what's inside and how it works. Vehicles with failed, broken, leaky or stuck sunroofs require a similar amount of work to be performed to access failed components, often with exorbitant labor costs due to the way it is compactly packaged.
The vehicle in this video was a 2004 Infiniti G35 sedan.
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speedkar99 my sunroof won’t close it is fully open but it seems like the sunroof window is further in then the other side. The open and close button does not work but the tilt does. The window is stuck on the open position. Hope you can help thanks.
@@josegarcia-vs9hp I have this exact problem. Just mine is stuck shut. The buttons word fine but the roof is all bent or sum. It only moves about half and inch before stopping. You could just remove the window. I’m thinking about doing that.
He is the only you tuber who go in such length such as to use his and his family’s personal belongings to explain and share some science knowledge with his viewers and that is uniqe. 🙏🙏🙏👏🏽👏🏽👍👌
Muhammad Tayyab seriously. Simple videos, but I learn so much in so little time. I’ve said it before, he needs to be a professor. Some people just have those teaching skills. Good work man.
Thanks, I try to take a different view on things... practical and technical without being too boring.
I have 06 Camry thank you The story goes you learn something new everyday 😆
@@speedkar99*Do I have to take down the entire assembly to replace the sun shade?* Thanks.
Don't try this in home
This truly is the best teaching video I’ve seen.
-Incredible efficiency
-No wasted seconds
-Detailed and comprehensive breakdown
-Easy to follow
-Managed to explain some of the mechanisms in layman’s
Amazing job! This guy even has jokes if you’re listening closely!
Subbed.
Your humor (especially about using your brothers toothbrush) was delightful! Thank you so much for your time.
You are so welcome!
I must compliment you on a precise, methodical video. Unlike others videos that are commonly long winded, your video is excellently edited to be informative and perfect for the layperson but witty too....BRILLIANT!
it is getting hardcore ...i hope you don't open the computer chip next
I probably will....and try to decipher it
You saved my life, this old shade tree mechanic would have been destroyed. Will obviously take my car to a proper place to fix. You are a surgeon and autopsied that sunroof with expertise. Thank you so much.
Glad it helped you learn about sunroofs
I appreciate the effort it took to remove the sunroof and disassemble in such detail. Great Job!!
As usual such unique job
I hope electric window next one
I have the door and window there waiting for a chance to film that video...
@@speedkar99 waiting eagerly....
Finally, someone who serves up the “Meat ‘n Potato’s” kinda Grind... GREAT JOB, Brah..!!!!
Thanks. Straight to the point
wow they are many screws that work, it takes a long time there are very cool the sunroofs more did not know it was all this work, thanks for showing
Yeah it's amazing how complex it can get
I don’t have a car.... but I watch this just to see what else did he stole from his brother/wife stuff 😂😝😂😝😂😝
I’m counting 😋
The knowledge here I have got is to extreme. Now I can dismantle everything, irrespective of boxing-up 😝🤦🏻♂️😝🤦🏻♂️😝🤦🏻♂️
I'm glad you find it entertaining and informative
I'm so into how things work. Thank you🥰
Check out the other videos on my channel to learn more on how cars work!
Thank your brother for me for letting you use his toothbrush as a pointer and thank you for the information. I’m going in.
0:17 bask on bald head LOL
Isn't that why bald guys open thier sunroofs?
YOU DA MAN!!! this was excellent....!!! the toothbrush is a perfect pointer....
Best description all video hands down for me so far. Sir good, job great efforts.
Your efforts are commended my man! Hopefully you understand the magnitude of how you present your information with such brevity but with the precision and patience of a monk. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback!
I feel like every video is costing you a car 😬 hopefully I’m wrong, excellent presentation though
Keep it up brother
All these videos cost me one car...there's just so many parts that go into making everything work!
This is the best video ever
I love how I came across this video!! I make the panoramic sunroofs haha 🤣🤣🤣 it’s pretty much the same but bigger
That's awesome. So your company supplies OE with these units?
@@speedkar99 I really need to turn my UA-cam notifications on I’m just seeing this lol yea when I did work there everything was OE they got shipped out to wherever the vehicle was being built at, I made them for the grand waganeers it was all the same as the one in you’re video
Great instructor.
I'm watchin until the end Even though I see the problem allread with yours.
How the tooth brush got in there/ who knows!
🙂
ah the brother brush! good vid!
Yep handy!
😂😂
Thank you I have 2007 h2 and it stops and reopens does not close so was thinking of how to make it fixed by lubricating it .seems the track is dry but clean i believe i may have to add grease not sure what kind to use . sorry for the typing my hand was crushed when someone pulled out in front of me my wrists were my airbags .your video is informing i hope i do not have to take mine apart
Hey mate, this is very interactive video! Mine is Lancer 2000, the sunroof does know how to stop, basically it only works for fully open and tilt, so it can’t close flat with the roof. Have any idea?
Very well done and complete.
Best experience for sunroof i ever I seen 👏🏻😎
Very well explained, thanks
Another thing that blocks up those fuckin' drain tubes: Ice.
True!
Excellent video and just crisp as it should be - I'm tired of UA-camr spending hrs to explain how to unscrew a screw... You go straight to the point, quickly and efficicently and if we need to pause, well, let's just pause... No time lost, precised pictures. I love that... Thank you for that.
Sunroofs weren't always this sophisticated. Old VW beetle just opened and closed.
these things are German designed with a CAN-Bus network of modules... windshield wipers spray is disabled if sunroof position is reported as open.
The quality went down when the complexity came up with the price 😂
Good old days
@@glasser2819 My German car's sunroof has been working for the decade I had it for with no issues.
wow you made a amazing video thank you so much! no click bait at all. this is how a how it works video should be !!!
Great video... i only wish i had your skills to fix my my jaguar x351 rattling pan roof..
Fix! Maybe replace. Once the plastic cracks it's game over
Very VERY nicely done. ✅
I love the little comedy bits sprinkled all over the place. Subbing, hope to see more great content. This really gave me confidence to tackle my sunroof
my friend converted his civic 93 to sunroof, a lousy job by mechanic and it was all leaking, took more efforts to seal it.
Yeah aftermarket sunroofs don't usually turn out well
Now that's what I like. Great video 👍👍. Keep up the good 💯 work 💪💪. He can use the toothbrush pointer,to clean 🪥🪥 also.
Thanks. I got one more coming
The piece attached to spiral gear broke on my 2002 Infiniti g20 and it stopped being able to retract, only tilt. I bought a new track from the junkyard today and installed it but now I can't tilt it. It's out of sequence, any tips on how to fix it?
Hmm I'm not familiar with that one
I was in need for a demonstration on how the sunroof works so I went online, thinking to myself: I hope that the guy who always uses his brothers t-shirt made the video about it. I was in luck :D
Glad you got it! Thanks
Thanks for this amazing video ...you are a genius👍
Holy smokes...I just replaced the sunroof tracks on my Trailblazer. Definately a job....saved my self tons on labor charges.
It sure is... especially that headliner. Did you get it to align?
@@speedkar99 Yes I did. The mechanism itself had guide pins. I had to adjust the glass though. But done deal....👍✌
How did you know that i have a bald head? Also i have 3 cars with sunroofs i like them.
Bald heads are very reflective you know. 😉
SO MUCH DETAILS
Thanks. My Camry sunroof just broke so I'll be using my own video to repair lol
Is the vehicle your brother's car? Did he know you were dismantling it? Thanks for the video.
Great video, thank you.
Glad you liked it! Gonna do another video on a panoramic sunroof next
I'm old enough to remember when "sunroof" specifically meant only the one that flips up to vent (or often can be removed entirely on a sunny day), and "moonroof" meant one that slid into the roof.
Yep! I clarified that in the description. It's still often referred to as a Sunroof in marketing
@@speedkar99 Well...that serves me right for missing it.
@@speedkar99 I also forgot about the contrast between glass ones and painted ones (e.g. 1992-96 Prelude).
Nice work speedkar99. Thank you and I hope your brother was cool with his oily toothbrush.
Haha thanks
This is how videos are supposed to be! No BS! Straight to the point!! Awesome!!
That's the essence of my channel
I mean, there's a bit of well-played BS ("use my brother's toothbrush...") but if you blink you'll miss it!
This is a fantastic video. I really appreciate you going through all the effort to explain this whole mechanism in such a clear and concise way to make it very easy to understand. Great job.
I do have one question that wasnt entirely clear. If somehow, the 2 cables become out of sync, not allowing your sunroof to close properly, (glass twisted) how does one go about getting it sit in its proper placement to function properly. Do you remove the gear on the motor that moves both sides, postion the glass manually and return the gear?
From the spider on the windshield I’m going to assume your GS was in an accident which is why you are tearing it apart ? Will you be putting it back together?
My GS is fine, there's no spyders. I love my GS
My 94 camry roof stopped sliding as I drove. It tilts but I hear a gear slipping. And the slider switch is tilting the window. I tried reset by turning on ignition then holding tilt close, but didn't help.
Any ideas?
i still dont get how the sunroof moves back under the roof, what kind of magic is that😢
Disclaimer: No sunroof was harmed in making of this video 😂
So easy Thank you!
I'm guessing your wife has hated the shirt at 4:47 since you two met, but she loves you in spite of it. Lucky guy. Good on ya for taking one for the team; I too know the pain of clothing with miles left on it that has to go for...er, reasons. It's a good trade in the end, tho. ✊
Yep! First thing she threw out was that shirt!
This is a fantastically narrated and produced video. Thank you so much for doing this. It helped me repair my father's SUV.
I was wondering how my sunroof worked like with draining and stuff and you explained awesomely. I, as well as thousands of people appreciate your clear explanation :)
I have a 2006 suzuki grand vitara and the sunroof started to make noise & it don't work anymore...do u think the motor needs replacing or something else need fixing???
You are a good mechanic and teacher at the same time
I'm also an engineer
You're an expert, I got a problem with sunroof 2000 Pontiac Grand prix; just one side slide,I removed glass and it slides fine;any idea please if you can help
Please... I have Santa Fe 2012 and the sunroof of my car is jammed or doesn't work can you please show first how it does work and how can I fix the problem ...if u have a video on how to open it and install it would be better, thank you in advance
Very clear explanations. Direct to the point. Easy to understand your explanations. Quick and detailed. Excellent in every aspect. Any chance I could use you brothers toothbrush for cleaning the sunroof tracks if I return to sender in a timely manner?
Don't for get to return your brothers toothbrush so he can brush his teeth 👍
Stellar job on video. You know your sunroofs man!
I have a 2003 Montero Limited. My sunroof stuck fully open 3 years ago. Opened fine and then it wouldn't budge to close a couple of hours later. I had one person pull on the glass as I cycled the button on and off because it would move about 1/2" at a time that way, but only if a person tugged forward on the glass as I switched the switch on and off in forward position. So I got it 98% closed, but it doesn't go upward and entirely seal fully closed. That was 3 years ago.
What do you think the problem is?
Gotta be something in the mechanism that broke. Happened to mine now it's closed for good
Can you remove the glass with the rubber around it without having to take the whole sunroof assembly off? the rubber around my sunroof it torn so I just want to take the glass off and replace it, not the whole assembly.
Yes but you still have to remove the headliner to get to the bolts holding the glass portion
Hello, can you tell me why sunroof is smoking and if I need to replace motor: Glass not closing but shade closes half way. Thank you.
as always very educative. Thank you Regards . great service for sharing your knowledge and ease of making people understand the mechanism
I was breaking my head trying to figure out how the sunroof worked for our GMC Acadia. It's the same mechanism. Thanks and thumbs up for the great video! I made an stupid mistake and while having things on the roof tried to open it. It got stuck from one side and it misaligned. Managed to "force" it to align it again, but now it only opens half the way, while the "tilt" function also mid-opens the sunroof. I believe, while forcing the alignment, it probably moved internally to other position. So maybe, the mechanism is physically overlapped (springs/gears) or the computer "thinks" it's in another position. Any suggestions of how to try and align it again without tearing the whole roof? Thanks in advance!
Glad you got it figured out. You will have to take out the whole thing to fix it though
Nice timing - I’ve got a new car with a sunroof, and have just been thinking that I’d better find and clean the sunroof drains before winter.
And have you disassembled a manual transmission for a front wheel drive car yet? That’s one I’d love to see.
I'd love to disassemble one too!
Hi there, thaks for this video! My sunroof operates but pulls skew slightly on it's way to fully open. I can see the one cable hass some slack when looking in from the outside with a torch. Can I adjust this by removing the motor?
Perhaps try lubricating
Excellent and comprehensive information as always. Your videos are very informative and easy to follow at the same time. Please keep them going. Central locking video would be good!
Thanks!
Power locks? Sure...
I already have a video from the Corolla on that.
Another great video. Many people dont know how to take apart a car to the same length you do and explain how the mechanics work on the inside.
Agreed...I haven't seen much out there like this...I love learning new things
I've never had a car with sunroof but I always wanted one, they seem to break a lot.
Some do, the Toyota/Lexus I've owned have been flawless.
I've heard bad things about the Ford and BMW sunroofs though.
Ihi I have a metal bar come out of my sun roof rail on passenger side and have no idea where it goes or what it's for , can you help
Absolutely outstanding video sir!
Professional quality without a doubt.
I now know everything about sunroofs, bordering TMI, 😉
It was nice of your brother to chip in to help you out!
Thank you!
Haha too bad for my brother
I'm glad you learned something about something we take for granted
When u got to the motor and control unit i thought this guys done. Nope u werent done.
Nah
Lots more to investigate than meets the eye
4:50 Now Accepting Applications LOL XD
Ah the old single days...
Wtf you got to be kidding me 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️😂😂😂🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🤷♂️thanks had no i deaa...
Haha
Now I know that I do NOT want a sun roof. I do not want my car to be gutted to fix the sunroof.
Yeah these aren't easy to access
4:50 really bro? Lol.
Good video though, very informative.
Yeah...my old shirt
Your brother must have a sparkly white teeth!
Or none at all...he doesn't need his brush
I think you meant moon roof lol that’s a moon roof not a sun
But this was a cool vid
Amazing video. Thanks a lot for your great instructions with openions. please keep it up. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
More to come!
Dude I love your sunroof dissection! Helped me identify which part I needed to replace. Sucks its the guide with the spring I believe. Well the little arm that holds the sunroof cover broke. Cheap plastic
Often is those little things that cause havoc because it's so much labor to get to them !
Thank you for this video! Really helpful and a lot of effort was put in. Much appreciated!
Excellent video! Greetings from Czech Republic! Subscribed BTW... :-)
Thanks from Canada
Simply superb, excellent explanation. Your videos are great. Keep up the good work.
hi , best movie i ever seen. tnx sub and alarmed
Genius
I dont know, in my 2005 Accord, how to set it in the first til function you talked about, just a little opened lifting up
Immmm..pressie!
Hope your brother ain't watchin?
Thanks!
Not at all
Hello sir ... In the name of God,hope you and your family are doing well.
I have a 2001 isuzu Rodeo ..I would like to set a sunroof on the top. I really like them .. please how can you help me to get a kit of universal sunroof..I am living in Haiti 🇭🇹...we have DHL in here sir
That's something I don't have experience with sorry
Ok sir ,I understand that.
So can you tell me the price of the sunroof and how much is gonna cost to send it from DHL. . For DHL you just gonna need my information..I can send i you the money....so love that thing. Domage for me it's so difficult a car already have one sir..if that's not going to cost much so I will ready to do it sir
Hello sir ..I am in Haiti ..what I need from you is ....can you help me to find one so I can set it on my isuzu rodeo cause mine don't have it..and i like car with sunroof but mine don't have it .. don't have anoth to buy another one.. would you like to help me sir.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I don't recommend retrofitting a sunroof. You have to do some body work to get it to fit right
@@speedkar99 thank for answer me sir ..but I am sure I can install it ..I just want to have it sir
Any 2000 civic video how to remove sunroof
I want to get a sunroof replacement from a junk yard, but the glass needs to be tilted up to access the 6 allen screws to remove it from the framework. How can I do this? WIll the manual allen wrench that comes with the car tilt it up? I hear its for turning it closed if the motor isnt working, when the glass is slid open. (no power) Will pick your own parts type junk yards have a power source, or even the keys to the car to turn the ignition on position??? Thanks for any help
Yeah they should have a battery. If not then bring your cordless drill battery and power it up.
@@speedkar99 Thanks, but with power supplied, a key will be needed to get the switch to work. So if theres no key, ( im not sure if they have those), does the hand tool tilt the glass, or only slide it back and forth ??. Im guessing just slide, no tilt. Im trying to figure this out beforehand, because my son in AZ will be getting it for me, and am trying to get the correct info for him.. I am in the Eastern US Rust belt. The frames are prone to rust under the rubber, and rust free here is hard to find here !
My volvo s40 2005 sunroof has got one rail stuck open and the other one closed, could anyone suggest how to fix it?
do you have a link for the seals around the top glass? Mine are old and cracked now.
are sunroof not fully waterproof? is it normal for water to seep in (and go the drain) during strong rains?
They aren't waterproof. The channels are there to drain water away.
Hi thank you for this video it was very helpful I'm having a little problems with my sunroof motor I was wondering if it could be possible to chat one on one with you or private message to for more assistance
Thank you! I have a good understanding of how a sunroof works now.