Roof - Squeak Noise While Driving Over Bumps

January 22, 2001

01-006

Applies To:
2001 MDX-From VIN 2HNYD1...1H500001 thru 2HNYD1...1H5006511

Squeaking From the Middle of the Roof

SYMPTOM

Squeaking from the middle of the roof when closing a door or when driving over bumps.

PROBABLE CAUSE

One or both of the T-tabs on the back of the moonroof motor assembly are rubbing on the sides of the mounting slots in the roof stiffener.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Reposition the moon roof motor assembly so the T-tabs are not touching the sides of the mounting slots.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Close all the windows, the moonroof, the tailgate, and all the doors. Get into the vehicle, close the door, and listen for a squeak coming from the middle of the roof near the rear individual map lights.

^ If you hear the squeak when you close the door, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

^ If you do not hear a squeak when you close the door, test-drive the vehicle over a bumpy road, and listen for the squeak. If you hear the squeak, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE; if you do not, continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Remove the rear individual map lights.

2. Use a coin to remove the socket plug. Put on protective gloves, and gently pull the headliner down at the map light opening.





3. Use a long-handled folding mirror to view the two T-tabs on the back of the moon roof motor assembly. Loosen the two mounting bolts on the assembly, and reposition it so the T-tabs are not touching the sides of the mounting slots in the roof stiffener.

4. Hold the moonroof motor assembly firmly in place, and tighten the mounting bolts. Make sure the T-tabs are not touching the sides of the mounting slots.

5. Reinstall the socket plug.

6. Reinstall the rear individual map lights.

7. Close the doors or test-drive the vehicle over a bumpy road to make sure the squeak is gone.





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