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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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Help with noisey sunroof

The rubber seal is chattering against the roof of the car whenever i go over bumps and its getting annoying. I can no longer ride with the sunshade open because the rubber chatter is getting to me. What can I do to make the seal quite and not make the rubber detiorate, but still keep a good seal going on? Thanks all!
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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...I am just curious I am new to the Maximas, but how far does the sunroof open up? I don't know if its my car or what, but it doesn't slide back the entire way only like a little past halfway. Is that normal?
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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No its not normal mine opens all the way.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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Put some lube on it. I use tire gel on the rubber seal or even leather conditioner. Keeps the seal moist and stops the annoying noise.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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Some people use vaseline (petroleum jelly). There was a thread about it in the Fluids and Lube section.
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SpikedCuervo
...I am just curious I am new to the Maximas, but how far does the sunroof open up? I don't know if its my car or what, but it doesn't slide back the entire way only like a little past halfway. Is that normal?
the glass does NOT go back all the way. It stays open a few inches. If it only goes a little passed half way- its not normal
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by durtty1
Some people use vaseline (petroleum jelly). There was a thread about it in the Fluids and Lube section.
I dont think petrolem jelly is a good thing- you know what that does to condoms? Well, I would assume that petroleum based lubes would be bad for a RUBBER gasket thanks for trying to help though
Old Oct 25, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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i used some tire wet and it worked like a charm .Thanks Tom!
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