Sunroof - Squeaking While Closed

Bulletin No.
92-028

Issue Date
AUG 28, 1992

File Under
BODY

Applicable To
ALL

Model
1992 PRELUDE

Squeaking From Closed Sunroof

SYMPTOM

A squeaking noise in the rear of the sunroof panel when driving on rough roads with the sunroof closed.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Interference between the sunroof panel and the rear drain channels. In most cases the rear corner's of the sunroof panel sit below the roof panel.

DIAGNOSIS

Verify the noise by driving on an irregular surface. Then open the sunroof just enough to raise the rear of the panel off the sunroof pan. Drive the car over the same surface and see if the noise is gone. If so, proceed with CORRECTIVE ACTION.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Measure the height of the sunroof panel according to the procedure on page 20-30 of the service manual. Depending on this measurement, do Procedure A or B.

Procedure A:
Sunroof panel sits less than 1.4 mm above root

1. Remove the sunroof panel liner

2. Install a sunroof shim on the side that squeaks.

3. Install the sunroof panel liner.

Procedure B:
Sunroof panel sits more than 1.4 mm above roof.

1. Remove the sunroof panel liner.

2. Remove the sunroof panel.





3. Sand the edge of the rear drain channel on the side that squeaks to remove any high spots.

4. Install the sunroof panel and adjust it for proper height.

5. Install the sunroof panel liner.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Op. # FRT
Procedure A: 814005 0.3 hour

Procedure B: 814010 0.6 hour

Failed part:
P/N 70250-SS0-003ZZ
H/C 3948056

Defect code:
042

Contention code:
B07