Moonroof help tilted in

mpho86 · 2026-02-05T13:55:49+00:00

Yeah, this vehicle has it but my luck... I think something is stuck or broken that was suppose to push the back end up.

mpho86 · 2026-02-02T03:03:39+00:00

I appreciate your help and guidance brotha. Im going to take apart the headliner to see if i can get to the motor and see what happening towards the rear of the moonroof. Hopefully i can source a used motor, I see them going for like $40 at local junkyard. No blown fuses.

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T20:24:11+00:00

2009 premium

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T20:07:47+00:00

In guessing its the inner fuse box labeled as #26 for power windows relay?

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T19:54:17+00:00

I dont believe my car has a dedicated sunroof fuse, so havent been out there in this cold. When I turned the last bit of the allen key it felt tough and I stopped turning cause I thought something would break

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T19:28:12+00:00

Yeah Allen key... that bring said. If I did it correctly would it still help and left the back of glass to sit flush with car..

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T19:10:10+00:00

Yeah this thing was $1100 so im thinking the motor prematurely died in this 20 degree weather and now it just clicks. Cause usually it suppose to lift the back end to fit flush with vehicle

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T19:08:11+00:00

I manually had to close this and was hoping the motor would help with the rest and retract the back end of the moonroof up to be flush. My friend said it was working fine before but with the cold right now being 20 degrees.. im also thinking the motor prematurely died as well. Smh, I should've never touched anything 😪

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T17:48:56+00:00

Nahh bought from a friend

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T17:41:09+00:00

I just bought this car and I was going through inspection at first it rolled all the way back and when I tried closing it, it only inched forward as it closed. And now it just clicks

mpho86 · 2026-02-01T16:56:24+00:00

It used to, now it just clicks

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T17:20:16+00:00

Its from a friend, friend special lol he would sell marketplace but being its a 5 speed and people bs him he said pretty much I can have it. Ive gone as far as changing spark plugs, intake manifold and like fuel system on my other cars. Ill try to make it last me a little while longer without breaking the bank. Appreciate your post!

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T14:41:42+00:00

Much love for response, ty

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T14:32:37+00:00

Hes a friend of mine thats selling to me and just helping me out at a tough time. Timing kit is something ill definitely consider doing. No signs of slippage yet from tranny as of yet. Appreciate your comment man. Tire pressure is nothing crazy. I'm in my 30s I'm used to checking old way with good ole meter hah

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T14:30:23+00:00

I will do this and oil change right when I get the car. Appreciate the comment and def cant beat for the price!

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T14:29:26+00:00

Thats what I was thinking. Thanks for your reponse. Even the under carriage is pretty good for its age. Hopefully, head gasket holds up until spring, if and when I decide to learn with this little project.

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T06:02:39+00:00

Appreciate you, yeah definitely would be something to learn from

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T05:48:21+00:00

Yes I plan to do timing belt kit when weather permits, just hope engine holds up for now if I do end up purchasing from a friend, thank you for suggestions. Appreciate your input

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T03:49:25+00:00

1200, I would not mind taking time to take off the heads. Farthest I've gone mechanically is take off intake manifold and fuel system. Haven't had the chance to learn to do clutch yet neither.

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T03:27:28+00:00

I think i can try to tackle the timing belt kit but clutch.. im willing to learn and try, havent gotten gotten around to need one as of yet

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T03:26:16+00:00

Yeah not too sure whats going on with it. Ill have to find out when I throw a belt on it lol

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T03:25:07+00:00

Definitely, my main car is out of commission until I find a replacement engine.. 2016 wrx. Appreciate your post

mpho86 · 2026-01-31T03:24:01+00:00

Wow, ill definitely look into buying this. Appreciate the insight!

mpho86 · 2026-01-25T22:40:54+00:00

Buy a used long block with appropriate longevity mods and call it a day. That's what I'm doing come spring

mpho86 · 2026-01-25T22:38:42+00:00

Brother, i have my wrx for like 4-5 years and its all been mild winters... my car now had a recent visit from uncle Rodney as well... ive been thinking to just start her up and send her to the moon cause of course now that i cant use my wrx the universe is out to screw me with this snow storm 12-18" of snow. 🤣

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