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Old 08-13-2003 | 08:08 AM
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my sunroof seems to rattle ever time i hit a bump any suggestions on how to fix it?
Old 08-13-2003 | 08:23 AM
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I had the same problem, I was going to have the dealership handle it. When I was deatling the car, I put some (Back to black, made by Mothers) on the rubber seal, Since then nothing, not even a peep! Quite! It did the trick, made the rubber look like new and it`s been quite ever since.
Old 08-13-2003 | 08:25 AM
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I hate the same problem. The rubber sealings need to be replaced. Take it to the dealer and they will fix it for you. The dealer repaired mine.
Old 08-13-2003 | 10:06 AM
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Take it to the dealer....
Old 08-13-2003 | 10:51 AM
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During the first week I brought my home I went over every weather stripping, seal, rubber bumper etc. with spray-on silicone such as this stuff:

http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl....&Product_ID=32

So far so good. I've used it on my Talon and in the 9 years I had that car nothing has squeeked or leaked.
Old 08-13-2003 | 10:59 AM
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Yep, take it to the dealer. Acura moonroofs (sunroofs are made of metal, moonroofs are glass btw) are notorious for their squeaks. But the dealer fixes them right up.
Old 08-13-2003 | 07:49 PM
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Its an easy fix. We install squeek reduction tape around the edge of the sunroof. Keeps it from squeeking. All better!
Old 08-13-2003 | 07:49 PM
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Its an easy fix. We install squeek reduction tape around the edge of the sunroof. Keeps it from squeeking. All better!
Old 08-13-2003 | 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by RACINGHART03
Its an easy fix. We install squeek reduction tape around the edge of the sunroof. Keeps it from squeeking. All better!
It's a known issue and dealer will install this tape. There is a service bulletin on this
Old 08-13-2003 | 10:25 PM
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i used 303 on the rubber seal and it has lasted over a year now no squeaks!
Old 08-14-2003 | 12:12 AM
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I had the same problem with the squeek. I took it to the dealer and they put the teflon tape on the seal. It was fine for about 1 week and for about 1 month now the sunroof rattles. It sounds like it is gone to fall off or something. It almost sounds like it is loose in the track or something?? Im gonna wait till my 12,000KM service and get them to check it out..... FREAKEN ANNOYING that rattle!!!
Old 08-14-2003 | 04:08 AM
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Why bother trying to fix it yourself when the dealer will fix it for free? No rattles since the dealer put the tape on my moonroof.
Old 08-14-2003 | 08:41 AM
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is this only for cars under warrnty?? My 2000 TL has 53k miles on it..

And my sunroof dosn't really squeek, it rattles over bumps. So i just leave the back part open, so it dosn't make any noise. but its ok for now since its summer
Old 08-14-2003 | 08:44 AM
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I'm with Tom Blasing: Silicon spray will do the trick as well. My dealer did this on mine rather than the tape and it hasn't squeaked in almost a year...
Old 08-14-2003 | 08:49 AM
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My 03 TL had the prob. It bothered me 2 weeks after I brought her home. Took it back to the dealer, they fixed the tape for me, it's great now!
Old 08-14-2003 | 08:51 AM
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Originally posted by r10apple
I'm with Tom Blasing: Silicon spray will do the trick as well. My dealer did this on mine rather than the tape and it hasn't squeaked in almost a year...
It will start squeaking again after some time when you apply silicon spray. This also attracts dust and dirt like hell to sprayed area.
Old 08-14-2003 | 09:10 AM
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use a spray designed for vinyl and rubber like i said (303) its designed for use on pickup trucks tauneau covers so that they stay soft and dont dry out. it doesnt attract dust!and it WORKS. and if the squeak comes backe just reaply
Old 08-14-2003 | 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by fsttyms1
use a spray designed for vinyl and rubber like i said (303) its designed for use on pickup trucks tauneau covers so that they stay soft and dont dry out. it doesnt attract dust!and it WORKS. and if the squeak comes backe just reaply
I'm happy with anti squeak tape, applied by dealer, never heard any sound from my sunroof after that.
Old 08-14-2003 | 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by Kateala
My 03 TL had the prob. It bothered me 2 weeks after I brought her home. Took it back to the dealer, they fixed the tape for me, it's great now!
Ditto
Old 08-14-2003 | 11:30 AM
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Got my sun roof fixed 2 days ago by the dealer... They also put some reduction tape.. and now no more rattle!!
Old 08-14-2003 | 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by Kirill
I'm happy with anti squeak tape, applied by dealer, never heard any sound from my sunroof after that.
what i used 303 is for those who dont want to brng the car to the dealer
Old 08-14-2003 | 09:20 PM
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Why waste the time taking it to the Dealer......Go to Napa auto parts and buy a tube of Sil-Gyde. It's a silicone lubricant (grease) made for rubber seals. Partially open the sunroof and apply it sparingly with your finger. No more squeaks.....will last about a year. Takes about 1 minute to apply. Why go to the Dealer and have them mess with your ride when you can solve the problem at home...give it a try.
Old 08-14-2003 | 09:27 PM
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i went to the dealer to get it fixed...i can still her a hint of squeak when going over very bumpy stretchs of roads tho
Old 08-15-2003 | 11:26 AM
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MY 2003 TL-S DO THE SAME THING AND I ALREADY HAVE SQUEDULED SERVICE TO FIX THAT WITH THE DEALER.
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