detractable sun roof became sticky--then I . . .

[jasonsos]

Yes, the sun roof was slowing down in going backwards to detract, so I squirted WD30 along both sides to the tracks. This did not help, and then the sun roof stopped retracting all together. Now, I must reach my hand up and push the roof backwards with the other hand holding down the retract button. I have to now do the same thing to bring the sun roof back to close it.What sort of lube should I use? Last year I used a 'silicone' spray, which seemed to work when the sun roof first showed signs of slowing down.* The only places I can see to lube is along the tracks. Am I missing somewhere?Thanks for your input.Jason

[yodawill2000]

I use the white lithium spray Lub.Seems to stay put well.

[driverdriver]

There should be a tool in your glovebox that will help you retract the roof into place. If you don't have it you can use a screwdriver should your motor not work.

[jasonsos]

Oh yes. Thanks Driver. I have the complete tool bag with that crank tool, that has never been used!Mine is a 93 J30t, formerly owned, but they never even had a flat tire! The tire tool is brand new looking.* So far, it opened a few times yesterday when I assisted it, and then today, it opened on its own once, I felt lucky so I tired it again when it got stuck half way back, so I reached up and pushed it back and then pulled it to assist it closed.Thanks for your post.Jasonsos

[jasonsos]

Thanks Yoda. I'll try to find it and use it!Thanks for your post!Jasonsos

[driverdriver]

I believe you can find the white lithium lube at places like Walmart and Home Depot slightly cheaper than an auto store. Contractors use it to lube up residential window installs.

[littlewillie]

Modified by littlewillie at 10:34 PM 12/23/2007

[jasonsos]

Thanks Littlewillie, you may be right, although, consider this:we had a district temp drop on Thursday, and now my electric door locks won't lock when I push the remote button to lock and secure the car, but the doors DO LOCK once the engine is started. I must, however, manually lock the driver's door when parked and leaving the car.I think that the battery, about 4 years old, may be going bad in amperes as a result. This could be brought about by the cold weather, of course. This could also be the cause of the sunroof acting up, although I will try the white lithium lube as was suggested by our other member. If that, too, fails, then I am pretty sure that it is the battery. I shiver to think that the motor is going bad as you mentioned. That's likely a high price tag item to repair, certainly at a dealership.I'll keep everyone posted, as you, too, may have this problem one day.Thanks to all.Jasonsos

[littlewillie]

Modified by littlewillie at 10:35 PM 12/23/2007