Sunroof trim rattling...

[tangcla]

Just wondering if anyone else is having issues with their sunroof trim (the fabric one) rattling when it's fully open, and is there any easy way to fix this?

[3.0R Spec B]

+1 i turn up the music

[CheesyMong]

+2 been seeking a resolution for ages

[Sentinel]

do you drive with the cover open or closed?

[tangcla]

Closed now... cos open is too annoying

[Sentinel]

Oh, mine used to do it closed. Suddenly stopped rattling when I had the sunroof serviced. Now it doesn't matter whether mines open or closed, it's all good! Sorry I can't help ya.

[tangcla]

Oh, mine used to do it closed. Suddenly stopped rattling when I had the sunroof serviced. Now it doesn't matter whether mines open or closed, it's all good! Sorry I can't help ya.

Can you find out what was involved in this sunroof servicing?

[Sentinel]

I took it in under warranty about 3 months after I bought it complaining that it squeaked like mad (when I opened the glass bit). They took they car for an hour and returned it with a heap of grease over the rails, and guides. I forgot the mention about the rattle of the material screen when I dropped it in, but for some reason, it stopped rattling after I got it back. (Maybe the grease is on the edges of the screen now??)

[3rspecb]

I took it in under warranty about 3 months after I bought it complaining that it squeaked like mad (when I opened the glass bit). They took they car for an hour and returned it with a heap of grease over the rails, and guides.

I had the same done and no issues since.

[fatfrog02]

Mine rattles as well. But it is when it is fully closed. It's getting pretty annoying.

[fatfrog02]

After reading this thread, I went outside and applied some automotive grease to the rails and hinges of the sunroof. Went for a test drive and first impressions are squeaks are definitely less. Will update tomorrow when I have gone for bit more of a test drive.

[Sentinel]

Good luck with it mate - let us know how you go.

[SpecB]

Mine's an MY06 Spec B and it started pretty much as soon as I drove it out of the lot.

I took it back to Docklands and they just greased it which left marks everywhere. I wasn't happy so they cleaned it.

Still not happy I went back to an independant dealer that I use to get the Outback serivced by (I was always happy with their service). They replaced the whole roof liner. If I had my time again I'd just kick and scream until they gave me a new one at Docklands.

By the way it did take a whole day for them to do it - that could be why Docklands couldn't be bothered doing it.

[Sentinel]

DANG! Spoke too soon - it's rattling again and the glass bit 'groans' as it opens and closes.... Here we go again...

Spose it's going out in sympathy with the clutch spring that now makes a grinding noise when lifted too!!

[smythie]

is that the clutch spring or the throwout (thrust) bearing?