Risk of DIY sunroof

[talontsiawd]

Aftermarket sunroofs were kind of popular 10-15 years ago when they were not as common on cars. Everyone who knew anything about them would avoid any car with an aftermarket sunroof. I know it's not totally comparable since you are using OEM but the reason they leaked was poor install more than the actual product. I would personally skip it but if you absolutely have to, I would let a pro handle it for sure.

 

[H-town_Ryda_06]

Well since the subject has been brought up....

How do you maintain a sunroof?? All I have ever done to mine is make sure no trash is in the track and sometimes spray some silicone lube on the track..

Mine is kinda loud when I move it.. Is that normal? You can't even hear the newer cars..is that just because mine is 15 years old or is a problem?

 

[Simkid5614]

Since, I've never had an accord sunroof, I know my old saturn was loud, Greasing the tracks, along with cleaning the old stuff out, Make sure your drains are clean and clear, Take care of the glass seal, if its cracked or brittle get it replaced. Other than that, just clean it every 6-12 months or so. On my last car, the drains were cone tipped, I chopped the cone, and it never leaked until the seal started cracking.