In my haste to go over the ML550 when I considered it for purchase, I forgot to
check the sunroof operation. After purchasing it and going over things in
general, I discovered that it didn’t work. Not a big deal to me as I never use
a sunroof when I have one. I like the W163s because they have wing windows in
the back, I use those all the time.
Anyway, I started digging around as I had to replace the upper console because
the plastic had gotten brittle on it. I found the sunroof motor unplugged, so I
plugged it in and could hear it turning in both directions when I moved the
switch. But - the sunroof either didn’t or just barely moved.
Long story short, the geartrain, which is nylon or plastic, has grenaded. And
even better, the sunroof mechanism/frame/etc. and all, is ONE ASSEMBLY.
When I last checked the price it was about $1,000 my cost from the dealer. Add
to the fun, the headliner has to come out. But! I needed a new headliner
anyway, and my upholstery shop is about three blocks from the dealership.
NOPE.
I used a hex driver to get the sunroof panel properly adjusted to avoid any
wind noise and left the motor disconnected. Still planning my headliner
replacement in February, but that’s it. No replacement sunroof mechanism.
-D
> On Jan 12, 2024, at 12:38 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> My elder son has a late model Toyota Rav4. Not certain of year but
> essentially new. They bought it new, had to wait for one to come in to the
> dealer and have had it maybe a year or a bit more.
>
> Back in maybe October, the glass in the sunroof broke. They initially
> thought it might be vandalism, but it is likely just one of those cases where
> glass decides to blow.
>
> They finally were able to get it fixed in December. Glass places wouldn't
> touch it - said it was too complex. The dealer had to do it but there were no
> available parts. They finally got the parts. Apparently, the glass cannot be
> replaced and the whole unit has to be changed out.
>
> Insurance covered it to the tune of $7,500.
>
> I don't like a sunroof anyway but this is just one more reason to avoid them.
>
> Randy
>
>
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