[SQ-Raphster]

Thanks.

GTechniq W5 Citrus all purpose cleaner
Kitchen roll
Baby wipes
Detailing brush
Silicon lubricant
White grease
Lithium grease
CarPro Perl

 

[Helisupp]

I had a 2016 Nissan Navara (somebody had to) , it squeaked in the cab so loud it was driving me insane, and I had no sunroof.

Found out it was the bonnet seal, dab of lube....heaven it was silent.

I now keep all my door seals lubricated with dedicated "Thetford silicone door seal lubricant" used mainly on motorhomes and caravans, squeaks just disappear, without it my Caravelle would be annoying with small squeaks.

 

[mbgar]

Just to follow this up, I performed my own Sunroof service last weekend, and it is now as smooth as butter. All rubber and seals cleaned, protected and greased, and to the mechanism tracks. Didnt take long. Tip for anyone else that wants to do this - front seats forward, sunroof fully open (hold knob for further opening), and stand in the rear passenger footwells. You will have easy access to everything.

That is a £137 staying in my pocket

SQ-Raphster, may I ask?
You lubed the roof in June, did the rattle come back between june and december, and did you lube again in this time?

Could you tell me, which special greases did you use?

Silicon lubricant
White grease
Lithium grease
CarPro Perl

CarPro Perl is a special product, but what else did you use?

Would WD-40 specialist White lithium grease be ok for pivots and slides, instead of G 055 751 A2?
Would Liqui Moly silicone grease 3312 be OK for the rubber parts and seals instead of G 052 141 A2 Krytox?
These two I already have, would you use these too?
Would you additionally use CarPro Perl? (I would have to buy it)

Thank you

 

[SQ-Raphster]

You want to use grease similar to what Audi use. Lithium white grease might not be thick enough. I would use for the rubber/seals anything that is specifically designed for them and it should be ok. Not rattling or squeaks yet. Just get it nice and clean and lubricate the contact points as per the diagram.

 

[mbgar]

You want to use grease similar to what Audi use. Lithium white grease might not be thick enough. I would use for the rubber/seals anything that is specifically designed for them and it should be ok. Not rattling or squeaks yet. Just get it nice and clean and lubricate the contact points as per the diagram.

Thank you.
Do you have a suggestion for a replacement that is thick enough?
Could be Liqui Moly 3348 long term grease be used?

 

[SQ-Raphster]

I don't know, I've never used it. Open your sunroof fully, and have a look at the grease already in there. That will give you an idea of what type of grease Audi use. Or order the proper grease from a dealer.

 

[antharding]

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share my experience yesterday. I took my 15 plate SQ5 to Audi Warrington to have the rattly sunroof looked at and the stop start fault fixed.

The sunroof has had new rails fitted with an updated part- 8R0877049B, the B is the important bit, the previous part number ended with an A. They fixed it for free but said they did it as a 'good will gesture' as the fix wasn't covered by the Audi extended warranty i got with the car when i bought it from Audi Manchester less than a year ago. What a joke!

They also fixed the stop start fault saying the same, that it was done as a 'good will gesture' as that wasn't covered by the warranty either.

While i appreciate they were fixed for free, I think its appalling that defective roof rails and a wiring loom aren't covered by an official audi warranty. These are not perishable items. As a result I definitely wont be extending my warranty when it expires next month.

 

[d1slon05]

2014 64 plate Q5 with Pan Roof - flippin annoying rattles NO LONGER!

Had the 'sunroof service' from Stratford-upon-Avon Audi who charged £200, 5 months later it was bad again.
The problem is the cables stretch and need recalibrating, not crappy grease to stop the noise which is a rubbish solution fixing symptoms not cause.

Check out this YouTube video - talks about his A4, but works fine on Q5.

This resets and calibrates the mechanism - took 2 mins, no grease required.

You don't need to remove the fuse - just power on, pull down as is shown and hold it down until the process is finished.

Hope this helps - it's transformed my car.

 

[d1slon05]

antharding - Audi's extended 'Warranty' is not that, it's insurance which they take out and only covers mechanical faults.

It's a con - like a lot of things in the motor trade.

I had my car 6 weeks and had to pay for this 'Sunroof service' - suitably unimpressed.

Now I've discovered the mechanism calibration process, shouldn't be required.

 

[SteveMcB]

2014 64 plate Q5 with Pan Roof - flippin annoying rattles NO LONGER!

Had the 'sunroof service' from Stratford-upon-Avon Audi who charged £200, 5 months later it was bad again.
The problem is the cables stretch and need recalibrating, not crappy grease to stop the noise which is a rubbish solution fixing symptoms not cause.

Check out this YouTube video - talks about his A4, but works fine on Q5. https://www.youtube....h?v=C-MAAWfUpaA
This resets and calibrates the mechanism - took 2 mins, no grease required.

You don't need to remove the fuse - just power on, pull down as is shown and hold it down until the process is finished.

Hope this helps - it's transformed my car.

Good find

 

[Lmcc87]

Friend, watched the video, how did 'pull down the button' in your q5? Our sunroof control knob only has the twist action ie left or right. Not up or down? Thanks in advance

2014 64 plate Q5 with Pan Roof - flippin annoying rattles NO LONGER!

Had the 'sunroof service' from Stratford-upon-Avon Audi who charged £200, 5 months later it was bad again.
The problem is the cables stretch and need recalibrating, not crappy grease to stop the noise which is a rubbish solution fixing symptoms not cause.

Check out this YouTube video - talks about his A4, but works fine on Q5.

This resets and calibrates the mechanism - took 2 mins, no grease required.

You don't need to remove the fuse - just power on, pull down as is shown and hold it down until the process is finished.

Hope this helps - it's transformed my car.

 

[SQ-Raphster]

I had a rattle earlier this year, and I tried the reset method and liqui moly silicone grease. But I had a tiny rattle that persisted. I then sprayed the sunroof rail/track with Bilt Hamber FERROSOL, and I have been rattle free for a few months now. Amazing stuff!

https://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-protection-and-rust-treatments/ferrosol

 

[Justanhonestman]

I thought I was being ripped off paying £140 for the so called sunroof *service*. £200 seems like total robbery. When I questioned the reason for the sunroof service when my car was in getting its first service with only a few thousand miles on the clock. They claimed it had to be done to keep the warranty valid. I won’t write what I said to the guy, but the whole showroom knew exactly what I thought of having to pay £140 for a couple of tubes of grease and hardly 15-20 minutes work. And to crown it all, the outside paintwork surrounding the glass was all smudged in grease when I collected the car. Revenge ? who knows, sloppy workmanship ? Probably as any time my car was in for repair (and it’s been in a few times) I always find a mark on the car that has to be cleaned off. Boot scuffs on the door panel seems to be their favourite. The engine cover now has a line across it where it must have been laid down upside down. I could go on but hey it’s coming up for a new year. Lets see what 2020 brings. Maybe a change of car and dealership lol.