Sunroof/Sun Shade problems?

[Ghughes]

Email sent, thanks!

Mines won’t close

 

[Rhonda Burton]

My moon roof shade will only close half way. Any suggestions?

 

[G-567586]

I just joined this message board simply to say "Thank You Spartan0199". Was driving home in Hurricane Sandy tonight when out of no where my sunroof got stuck in an open position...lol, not fun. Thanks for posting this solution. So glad boards likes this and contributors like you are happy to share and help others. Thanks again!

I really appreciate this forum. To the guy that gave the advice on the sunroof shade, thanks so much. I did exactly what you said and now my sunroof closes all the way. May the universe bless you with that you ask for. Have a great life.

 

[G-449501]

Sorry guys I thought it would be faster to just email me, I haven't been on the board since my last post. I'm not an owner, my interest is only the sunroof.

There are multiple issues that could come up with the sunroof that I might be able to help with so let me know the details of what you are experiencing.

It seems the most common issue in warranty is the roller blind only wanting to close half way. In this case you need to reset the GLASS motor.

Steps are:
With the glass panel in the closed position, hold the glass button in the close direction only to the first detent (first dent is about half way, if you press the button all the way in it won't work). Hold the button at the first detent for 15 seconds, the glass motor should reset.

Now try to close the blind with that button and it should work normally.

Thanks this fixed my issue with the sunshade.

 

[Mad*Max]

Thanks this fixed my issue with the sunshade.

Can you explain this more clearly for me, I have this issue?

 

[Dankwest]

Okay here’s my moonroof on a 2016 Envision opened on its open, I purchased extended warranty when I bought this out on a lease....the dealer said the motor got wet. And burned out, causing the window Togo back and that caused problems with the tracking....caused by clogged drain holes...I swear that window hasn’t been opened 6 times since I had the vehicle....oh, not covered by insurance due to being caused by water....I don’t get it.

Curious....did you ever get this resolved, I have a 2018 Envision and am in the midst of having the motor replaced. I have no idea how the "moonroof" opened by itself, but I discovered it was open after two days of rain. Of course it's out of warranty by 2000 miles. The entire headliner had to be removed to access the burned out motor which is located in the rear of the car vs under the overhead console (which would be soooooooo much easier to access). My issue is that I have NO idea how or when it opened, and after I replace the motor, can I expect it to happen again down the line?

 

[G-865577]

Sorry guys I thought it would be faster to just email me, I haven't been on the board since my last post. I'm not an owner, my interest is only the sunroof.

There are multiple issues that could come up with the sunroof that I might be able to help with so let me know the details of what you are experiencing.

It seems the most common issue in warranty is the roller blind only wanting to close half way. In this case you need to reset the GLASS motor.

Steps are:
With the glass panel in the closed position, hold the glass button in the close direction only to the first detent (first dent is about half way, if you press the button all the way in it won't work). Hold the button at the first detent for 15 seconds, the glass motor should reset.

Now try to close the blind with that button and it should work normally.

Wow, I can't believe it was that easy! Thanks a ton!

 

[G-61597]

If you guys have any more sunroof function problems let me know. They probably can be fixed without a trip to the dealer. I can walk you through the motor re-program.

spartan0199@hotmail.com

Hello.. My name is Nicole.. Can you help me reset the sunscreen for the sunroof?? Thanks Nicole

 

[Dankwest]

Curious....did you ever get this resolved, I have a 2018 Envision and am in the midst of having the motor replaced. I have no idea how the "moonroof" opened by itself, but I discovered it was open after two days of rain. Of course it's out of warranty by 2000 miles. The entire headliner had to be removed to access the burned out motor which is located in the rear of the car vs under the overhead console (which would be soooooooo much easier to access). My issue is that I have NO idea how or when it opened, and after I replace the motor, can I expect it to happen again down the line?

Update: lasted two weeks, now in the garage again as we await motor #2. Have very little confidence this won't lead to #3.

 

[G-933313]

Sorry guys I thought it would be faster to just email me, I haven't been on the board since my last post. I'm not an owner, my interest is only the sunroof.

There are multiple issues that could come up with the sunroof that I might be able to help with so let me know the details of what you are experiencing.

It seems the most common issue in warranty is the roller blind only wanting to close half way. In this case you need to reset the GLASS motor.

Steps are:
With the glass panel in the closed position, hold the glass button in the close direction only to the first detent (first dent is about half way, if you press the button all the way in it won't work). Hold the button at the first detent for 15 seconds, the glass motor should reset.

Now try to close the blind with that button and it should work normally.

Thanks a lot this worked wonderful for 2011 Buick LaCrosse

 

[Chantal89]

I think I locked the sunroof, with the initial procedure. it worked for the shade. I can still control it. but its more of a manual control where if I hold the button on the 1st indent the shade open and closes, but the roof wont open. I tried the first indent option on the roof. fowards and backwards. No results. has anyone removed the fuse or battery to see if it works.

Which fuse would it be

 

[G-65514]

If you guys have any more sunroof function problems let me know. They probably can be fixed without a trip to the dealer. I can walk you through the motor re-program.

spartan0199@hotmail.com

Got a problem the roof won't seal down 2010 lacrosse

 

[G-65188]

Thank you So Much for the instructions how to get the sunroof and shade to operate properly again.
Everything was fine then one day the sunshade for the sunroof and sunroof wouldn't open.
I checked fuse it was fine.
I just stumbled upon this forum and used the switch to the first node process. It took a couple times buy worked like a Champ. I k on the dealer would have tried to shake me down for new motors etc being a now 12 year old car. Much love and respect I send to you 🙂

 

[G-834695]

Thanks for this forum. I came across this forum while at the repair shop. The wanted almost 2200 to replace the sun shade. I told them about this forum and they reprogrammed after fixing the driver door window. They were able to fix it for free. Thanks again!

 

[G-81844]

If you guys have any more sunroof function problems let me know. They probably can be fixed without a trip to the dealer. I can walk you through the motor re-program.

spartan0199@hotmail.com

Mine is the shade...only closes half way.

 

[G-102840]

Hello my sunroof won't open it sounds like it wants to but will not. Please help

 

[G-243650]

Sorry guys I thought it would be faster to just email me, I haven't been on the board since my last post. I'm not an owner, my interest is only the sunroof.

There are multiple issues that could come up with the sunroof that I might be able to help with so let me know the details of what you are experiencing.

It seems the most common issue in warranty is the roller blind only wanting to close half way. In this case you need to reset the GLASS motor.

Steps are:
With the glass panel in the closed position, hold the glass button in the close direction only to the first detent (first dent is about half way, if you press the button all the way in it won't work). Hold the button at the first detent for 15 seconds, the glass motor should reset.

Now try to close the blind with that button and it should work normally.

GENIUS🏆

 

[Suzanne_]

GENIUS🏆

Thank you!!!! This fixed my 2019 Buick Envision sunshade issue. It was only rolling up to halfway and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. And, since I live in Louisiana and it's now getting hot outside, this was much needed. You're the best!

 

[G-903262]

Thank you. I took it in to the dealership. They "reprogrammed" the sunroof and said the sunshade needed a new motor. That part doesn't even have a release date yet. I will keep you all posted. Thanks again.

2011 Lacrosse. My sunroof would not completely seat at the rear. I tried everything! Finally I pulled down the light fixture , revealing the sunroof motor underneath. In the center of the motor is a small hole with a allen screw inside, no sure the #, I found the correct one and cranked it toward me, after the second pull I heard the glass pop above me and it had completely closed. No more air or water leaks, success at last. Hope it works for you!