100 Series Sun Roof Stuck Closed

A broken cable or track will require the sunroof to be removed and total replacement of the sunroof assembly.

100 series sun roof stuck closed.

Close the sunroof lid and loosen the screws on each end of the gates. Sunroof is stuck closed and is leaking a little pours out from the passenger side onto the seat when stopping abruptly. The sun roof is jammed and will not open any more than one or two inches. I can live with my sunroof not working as long as it s closed.

The track and cable work together to pull the sunroof open and closed. I am not looking to fix the sunroof to make it open close but want to stop the leak. Oh no my sunroof on my toyota won t close. Our sun roof on our 2003 toyota 4 runner is stuck open.

Anyone have any suggestions. Sunroof components e30 3 series shown e36 similar fig. I recently did a desert trip and i know some sand got in there and is causing the problem as it worked perfectly before. Tilt the sunroof into vent position as far as possible then press and hold the same switch for 30 seconds until you see it move release the switch and immediately press and hold it again the sunroof will close and open fully then close again do not release the button until it reaches the closed position for the second time.

It kept almost closing and reopening on its own for a few minutes before it just got stuck halfway open. We are sure it is the jam protector as it bumped against me. How do we get it to close. I know this is an 80 series thread but is most relevant to the issue i am having with my 100 series 2003.

Remove the trim ring that holds the sunroof opening headliner that goes all the way around the inside of the headliner once that trim ring is removed pull down on the headliner on the front side of the opening. I have a problem with a 2000 year model 100 series. Can i remove the glass and put it back in with the sunroof closed. Open the sunroof lid 2 4 inches 5 10cm.

When i turn the sunroof switch to close it the motor just clicks now. Unclip the roof liner frame and push back into the opening. Well you shouldn t have opened it to begin with. Of course our toyota shops are closed on sunday and we are on vacation and must travel home.

Have a 2003 100 series. Sunroof lid retainer clip location e30 3 series shown e36 similar. It s way to bright outside there is pollution there are bugs an. If you have a map light or consul box you will need to remove that box to get the headliner to pull down far enough.

This can cost more than 800 to complete.