sun-roof gears

[kidSVT]

im tryin to see if my sunroof is a typical "melted gear" problem.. i don't see any melted gears. but i got some questions. What is that goopy stuff circled in red?? and there seems to be a spot on the gear that is smooth, circled in blue, is that normal?

the gear looks good to me... but then again i don't know what im looking for.

when I try to put the sunroof back, it will catch for like 2 seconds, and then BUUUZZZZZZZZZZZ ... some of you problably know what im talking about.

anyone know whats goin on? thanks!

 

[kidSVT]

neeeeeevermind, i think i found the problem...

 

[S2Knott]

mine does the same thing but i guess Bob ordered a new gear and we are going to put it in soon i think its metal instead of plastic.

 

[kidSVT]

did you happen to have any of that goopy crap in your sunroof motor?

 

[S2Knott]

im not sure im going to take it apart in a few weeks, but mine opens a few inches then makes a terrible noise and jams.

 

[Ray]

if the center is smoothed over, then yes; you are experiencing the "typical" stripped gear problem.

 

[erb13]

I agree it appears to be the usual stripped gear. Look closely at the gear and see where the ridges have been worn down or removed. That is where your sunroof stops moving.

The goop is a lubricant for the gears. I recommend you do not totally remove it and use some of it to coat the new gear.

Eric