Moonroof...

[boat]

It sounds like it has rocks in it. I went to open it up today (was close to 60), and that was what it sounded like, like it had rocks in it or something. When I went to go press the switch, it doesn't do anything until I press it a second time, it does move in both directions.

I did some troubleshooting with it, before it got really cold and nasty back last November, December time frame. I swapped the motors and it did the same thing it is doing now. I swapped relays and again, the same thing.

Which is more likely, that I have 2 bad moonroof motors, or 2 bad relays? I know the motor I replaced with, worked with no problems before. My suspicions are that it is the relay. Can the relay's even by bought new anymore?

 

[boat]

Anyone? (crickets chirping)

 

[SHORANGERBIRD]

their obsolete, but still a few out there on locator, B.....

 

[boat]

What do you think? Would it more likely be the relay or the motor?

Think you can find me a new relay? (if that is what it is)

their obsolete, but still a few out there on locator, B.....

 

[SHORANGERBIRD]

-i would guess the motor, though i personally have never sold either one in 17 years. does the sound come from the motor or the glass moving in the tracks????

 

[typhoon5000]

I'll just state the obvious first, just to be sure, but are the tracks clear of debris and greased? Otherwise I'm stumped.

 

[boat]

Thanks guys. When the moonroof does open its fine, moves like it should with no hang ups. It sounds like it is coming from where the motor is. I have swapped motors, but still the same effect. Its like, 1 push on the button to open it and nothing happens, maybe I get a click, then by the second or third push, it opens, but sounds like there is grinding going on in the motor, but moves in the track fine. I also swapped relays, the same effect happens. I will check into the tracks and make 100% certain they are clear of debris and greased. Just been kinda busy lately.