Land Cruiser First Minor Issue: Moonroof Rattling

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Just noticed today while driving around the city, I hear a small ratting noise, kind of like moonroof slightly hitting something, causing a ratting/vibrating sound.
Upon further investigation, I believe it is coming from the moonroof. The noise can be recreated by slightly tapping the moonroof.

Anybody experienced same issue?
I did a quick google search, seemed like some of the 2024 Tundras had a similar issue.
 
little_banana said:
Just noticed today while driving around the city, I hear a small ratting noise, kind of like moonroof slightly hitting something, causing a ratting/vibrating sound.
Upon further investigation, I believe it is coming from the moonroof. The noise can be recreated by slightly tapping the moonroof.

Anybody experienced same issue?
I did a quick google search, seemed like some of the 2024 Tundras had a similar issue.
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Before taking anything apart, see if you can apply spray wax or if you have it, gummi pflege where the rubber meets the metal. Water would probably be ok too for the sake of an experiment. In my experience a creak can be confused for a squeak, and vice versa.
 
cvx5832LC said:
Before taking anything apart, see if you can apply spray wax or if you have it, gummi pflege where the rubber meets the metal. Water would probably be ok too for the sake of an experiment. In my experience a creak can be confused for a squeak, and vice versa.
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Tried with some spray wax but seems like it is still there.
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This is what it sounds like by tapping on the moonroof.
 
Acknowledging that I hear it. Definitely not a squeak. When I get outside I'll see where it could be coming from. I've taken apart multiple sunroof cassettes over the years.
 
cvx5832LC said:
Acknowledging that I hear it. Definitely not a squeak. When I get outside I'll see where it could be coming from. I've taken apart multiple sunroof cassettes over the years.
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Thank you sir! Given the port hold on moonroofs, makes me wonder if this is related to what they did.
 
Looks like it's put together like most modern sunroofs. You can pull that accordion piece towards the inside of the car, it just clips into place. Retract the roof shade all the way and you'll see where that accordion piece is exposed in the back and can get a finger behind it.

Bolts that hold the glass in are now exposed. Tap on the glass again and see if the problem gets louder. If it's really coming from the glass mounting points, you should hear it more clearly now that the accordion piece is out of the way.

These are the bolts that fine-tune the alignment of the glass relative to the body. Not unthinkable someone forgot to tighten one during the alignment process.

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To be honest, I'd let the dealer deal with it, if that's a feasible option for you. I had a friend that had a Acura TDX with a noisy moon roof. They ended up replacing the track system due to misalignment and the tracks got twisted. She didn't have to pay as it was covered under warranty.
 
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