sunroof getting slow - Honda Prelude Forum

lude2lust · 04-05-2006, 02:48 PM

Lately the sunroof has been opening and closing really slow. Its a 97 Prelude with only 70k miles on it so I wouldn't think the roof motor would be already dying would it?
Any ideas or tips please let me know

PininFarina456 · 04-05-2006, 03:24 PM

Did you try greasing it?

camarokiller · 04-05-2006, 03:34 PM

I've seen them die after 50k. Not sure why, but some of them have problems.

alphajesse · 04-05-2006, 03:40 PM

there is a lubrication schedule for the tracks in the owners manual... you're supposed to do it every 2 years, IIRC, to eliminate grime and reduce friction/wear.

lude2lust · 04-05-2006, 03:57 PM

Hm alright I'll have to try that, thanks

92prelude92 · 04-05-2006, 04:01 PM

i lubricated my tracks on my sunroof like 2 years ago when im started 2 slow down and was makin' terrible griding noise. After it was quite and fast! =)

LUDE'Z · 04-05-2006, 05:36 PM

Can you just use wd-40 to lubricate it?

Solid · 04-05-2006, 05:39 PM

Clean and lubricate with lithium grease

^WD-40 actually isn't a lubricant, but a water displacement agent. It will evap. quickly also and can cause rust on metal when it stands on it for extended periods

alphajesse · 04-05-2006, 07:09 PM

Like solid said, lithium grease, NOT WD-40

Daemione · 04-05-2006, 08:17 PM

Another possibility is a weak battery or alternator . . .

MidNiteMysT · 04-06-2006, 01:01 PM

my bet is on grease. in fact, im gonna go grease mine up now