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Sean Johnson Posted on Aug 25, 2017
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Sunroof won't close all the way.

I have a 97 dodge intrepid and I can't get the sunroof to close all the way. It will open fine and it has a vent feature on it that works fine. Once you open either one it is very hard to get back to close. Seems like the slose switch but I don't know how to check nor do I know how to replace even if I that were the problem. Please help Thank you. God Bless yo for what you do.

  • Sean  Johnson
    Sean Johnson Feb 23, 2009

    No I have not tried the silicone spray yet. I got the car a few days ago and I bought it like this. When you press the button to open the sunroof it will open or to vent, it will vent. the problem is when I go to close it I can't with the close button. I accidentally hit the open button. Now it seems like it is in vent mood. Not open a lot but enough to let air in when driving on highway. Closed enough though not to let water in when washing the car. I don't know what to do to get it to close all the way. Thank you God Bless.

  • Mike Butler
    Mike Butler May 11, 2010

    Have you tried a little silicone spray on tracks where glass slides, sometimes just needs lubrication.

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Sounds like the sun roof circuit breaker is tripping before fully closing. The C/B is in the fuse panel And looks like a fuse but is metal instead of plastic. The windows use the same style breakers. Change all of them, they are old. Also lubricate the tracks with lithium grease (spray can). Window tracks too.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2009

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Try replacing the fuse, on the 2004's the number 14 fuse supplies the sunroof and cluster (gauges), etc. Not sure if the number 14 fuse supplies the same things on your 2000 dodge but worth a try. If you have a manual it will tell you. This will more than likely be your problem if not let me know. To locate the #14 cavity remove the cover to the fuse box and look on the underside of the cover to find the location.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 15, 2009

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If the motor is stuck, you can probably hold the switch to the forward position, and smack the roof. This may allow the motor to start working. I don't think there is any way to do it manually.

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Andy

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

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First off, you should leave it closed. At least you can drive it that way. The grinding could be the motor itself, or a gear inside that has rounded or broken teeth. Another possibility is that it has slipped out of a channel or track. Unless you're pretty handy this sounds like a professional repair job.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 01, 2010

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it may be off alingment but be careful because if you doit wrong u will damage the reel or the adjusment \hope help

Carl Kay

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  • Posted on Feb 13, 2011

SOURCE: 2000 dodge intrepid sunroof won't close

either adjustment, in need of lubricant or there is something blocking it from going closed... may be something warped out of place - piece of plastic or rubber trim - take a flashlight and a real good look at the track with it in action.
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Sunroof does not open. Fuse is ok and the shade operates normally.

Do you know how to do automotive electrical testing ?????? How to read a wiring diagrams ???? http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html .Videos on youtube Ohms Law Tech Tip from L1 with Dave Hobbs Copy of Voltage Drop Essentials TST Motor Age The only way to find the problem , testing !

Sunroof Description and Operation (One Connector System)
Sunroof
This diagnostic procedure is to be used for the 1 connector Sunroof System that combines the sunroof control module with the sunroof motor/actuator.
The Sunroof System consists of the following components:
• BATT MAIN 2 Fuse 50 A
• Body control module (BCM)
• RAP relay
• S/Roof Fuse 20 A
• Sunroof module (includes sunroof motor/actuator)
• Sunroof switch
The Sunroof System is controlled by the sunroof switch and the sunroof motor/actuator assembly.
When the ignition is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when the retained accessory power (RAP) system is active, the body control module (BCM) applies a ground to the RAP relay in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block. This activates the RAP relay and allows battery positive voltage to be applied through the SUNROOF Fuse to the sunroof module. Ground for the sunroof module is supplied from G302.
The sunroof can be placed in 3 preset positions:
• Open
• Vent
• Closed
When the sunroof switch is placed in the OPEN position, a ground is applied from the sunroof switch low reference circuit , through the sunroof switch and to the sunroof switch open signal circuit. The sunroof motor/actuator then applies voltage to the sunroof motor open control circuit and applies a ground to the sunroof motor close circuit. The sunroof motor then opens the sunroof to the full open position.
When the sunroof switch is placed in the VENT position, a ground is applied from the sunroof switch low reference circuit , through the sunroof switch and to the sunroof switch open signal circuit. The sunroof module then applies voltage to the sunroof motor open control circuit and applies a ground to the sunroof motor close circuit. The sunroof motor then opens the sunroof to the VENT position.
When the sunroof switch is placed and held in the CLOSED position, a ground is applied from the sunroof switch low reference circuit , through the sunroof switch and to the sunroof switch close signal circuit. The sunroof module then applies voltage to the sunroof motor close control circuit and applies a ground to the sunroof motor open circuit. The sunroof motor then closes the sunroof.
The sunroof can be placed in any preferred open position when:
• The sunroof is in the fully opened position by pressing and holding the sunroof switch in the CLOSE position until the panel has reached the desired position then release the CLOSE switch in order to stop the sunroof
• The sunroof is opening, it can be stopped by momentarily pressing either side of the switch.
The sunroof control module, sun roof actuator, and the sunroof motor are integral parts of the sunroof module assembly and are not service separately.

Your best bet , take it to a qualified repair shop or buick dealer .

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might try spraying white lithium grease on the slides and open and close few times my g6 did the same thing grease it and open and closed a few times then it work
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Do you know how to test automotive electrical circuit's with a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter ? When adjusting the moon roof did you see any switches ? sunroof limit switch
Measure the reference voltage of the sunroof limit switch soft stop signal circuit at the sunroof control harness connector to a good ground.
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The power sunroof system consists of the following components:
• Sunroof control module
• Sunroof motor with the limit switches
• Sunroof switch
• Sunroof glass-spoiler type, with glass sliding above roof
• Sunshade
• Rail and track assembly upon which the sunroof glass rides
• Power sunroof system circuit breaker: PWR WDO 25 A
• Ground: G204

Sunroof Limit Switches
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• Soft Stop limit switch through the sunroof limit switch soft stop signal circuit
• Vent Stop limit switch through the sunroof limit switch range signal circuit
The sunroof control module monitors the limit switches and based on the input combinations, determines the position of the sunroof glass. As a sunroof limit switch closes, the 5 volt reference will be shorted to the sunroof limit switch low reference circuit, pulling the 5 volt reference to 0 volts.
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• Voltage is supplied to the sunroof motor open circuit.
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