96 maxima sunroof won't close

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ivorton23
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i just opened my sunroof and wouldn't close. i had my car a month now and never opened it and was bored and decided to open it. i had to close it manually. it opens but wouldn't close. does anyone know what could be wrong with it?


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tigersharkdude
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the actual over head switch may be bad. IDK though this has never happened to me

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The same motor does all the sunroof functions, so if there's a problem with just one function the switch is probably to blame. I'd see if you can find a junkyard switch to try in the car.

ivorton23
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i dont know...when i opened it i heard a small clang sound when it stopped and when i tried to close it it wouldn't. the motor would still go too. i got it closed manually but still has a gap cuz it does go up to seal the roof off. i hope it doesn't snow again or else i might have to shove a plastic bag or something in there.....uuggghhhhh!!! im so mad!!! it has fresh grease in the tracks though...i think it was serviced recently.


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