Broken Sunroof Montero 3rd Gen 2004

jasonsuperb

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So I just picked up a new to me 2004 limited montero and am trying to baseline it and work out any bugs. The sunroof doesnt work, the motor makes awful noises but doesnt open. I found a thread that detailed how to fix, said that the motor mounting screws are most likely loose. Well they were 2 had fallen out, I replaced them and tightened everything up but now it moves a bit but doesnt really open before making more horrible noises. I removed the glass and tried to inspect the rails but I don't really know what it should look like. I can't find any specific info on what else to do. I read that it might need to be reinitialized but tried those steps and nothing happened. I don't even know what the buttons are supposed to do, is pushing forward close and pulling back on the button open? what does pushing up on the button do? When they say to turn on and off the ignition 5 times while holding the button do they mean turn on the car or just turn it one click or 2 clicks? its all very vague. I'm worried the tracks are off the rails and thats why it moves a bit and then binds but I am not sure how to get them back on if that is the problem. Any one have any ideas?

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jasonsuperb

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ChrisCosta416

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I can answer the button operation.

Pushing the button in the middle - Opens sunroof vertically a bit in the rear
Pulling button towards the rear of the car - Opens sunroof
Pushing button towards the front - closes sunroof
 

Michael Brown

You followed me, so now we're both lost
Grab the FSM from my link below and look for the sunroof calibration sequence. There is an 03 and an 05 manual that should cover everything in your vehicle.
 

jasonsuperb

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I can answer the button operation.

Pushing the button in the middle - Opens sunroof vertically a bit in the rear
Pulling button towards the rear of the car - Opens sunroof
Pushing button towards the front - closes sunroof

Good to know. Oddly pushing my button in does nothing but pushing forward and back at least try to do something but it grinds.


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