2003 Legacy Sunroof won't stay closed

[wtdash]

2003 Legacy 'SE' Sedan with Sunroof / Moonroof (per OM).

 

EDIT: I was able to used the Tilt function to get it to stay UP and closed. I ran some electrical tape around it to seal it closed for now. Deal with it next spring. 

- Sunroof controls seem to work fine - tilt, forward, back etc. but the back edge of the glass drops down about 1" when closed. I can push it up, but it falls back. Like there is a spring, etc. that should hold it UP, but has failed. 

-Googling brings up lots of posts about motor-related issues, but that doesn't appear to be my problem.I also read about a 'calibration' option, but may only apply to '05+. 

- I know it can be closed manually using the hexheaded wrench, which I've yet to try....but doubt that will work since the motor does move it. 

- I don't really care if it opens, but DO care that it stays closed. 

Feedback appreciated. Thanks

 

Sunroof diagram

Edited October 17, 2021 by wtdash

[heartless]

does it do it all the time?

as in makes no difference if tilted up, then closed, or slid open, then closed?

kinda sounds like it is not locking into the fully closed position...  possibly the operating cables need to be adjusted?

been a long time since i had one with a sunroof, sadly.

Edited October 16, 2021 by heartless

[wtdash]

Consistent, every time. Doesn't close UP regardless of using the Tilt or Open/Close button.  I can push it up after closing and it'll fall back.

Thanks for the reply

Edited October 16, 2021 by wtdash

[heartless]

wish i could be of more help.

unfortunately, the only way you are gonna really sort it out is to pull the headliner so you can get a good look at what is going on

as a temporary fix, maybe a small wedge (or two) shoved in the back edge to hold the glass up?