Shattered Sunroof! CAR WIZARD shows how to replace sunroof on 13 Honda Accord

[@Jon_2218]

I can't help it, everytime I see Car Wizard I remember and laugh at the first time Hoovie introduced Wizard to KZbin. Looking at the camera with serious red lazer eyes. Love your channel, you've come a long way Mr. Car Wizard, thanks for the vids.

[@braho4998]

Same thing happened on my 07 Accord when a frozen tree branch fell on it while I was driving. Bought a used oem unit out of a junkyard for $60 and was back in business.

[@CantEvaLack]

did you have to remove the headliner?

[@wrenchmonger]

On Range Rovers it's very similar, it's 6 screws. Takes about 10mins to swap them. Great video Wizard!

[@gabevillarreal96]

Yes but Range Rover's are in the shop way way way way way more often than Accords😉 Not even close👍🏼

[@rabbitruck]

@@gabevillarreal96 We had RR's in our rental fleet when I used to work in the car rental business. We finally sold them off and took a loss...they were in the shop so often that we couldn't keep them on rent enough to make it worth keeping them around. From what I see more recently, the guys at TFLCar have had a lot of issues with the one they bought, too. No thanks.

[@rabbitruck]

Thank you for this video. The sunroof glass on my 2021 CR-V spontaneously shattered today, no impact whatsoever. Just BAM! while in rush hour traffic. Judging by the current class-action lawsuit against Honda for this fairly prevalent issue, I'll probably get a "not our problem" answer tomorrow at the dealership despite my car being in warranty. If I get declined, I think I'll offer to compromise by buying the glass myself if they give me the price I can get it for online, roughly $350, versus $509 retail. $350 sounds better to me than a $500 deductible and an insurance claim. Love the channel, BTW.

[@jimmyk6336]

This same thing just happened to my daughters 2024 CR-V. She contacted the dealer and the first thing they said, probably hit by a rock not covered by warranty. I think all of these dealers are scripted to say the same thing to cover their asses on a defective (very thin) sunroof.

[@DocMackGarage]

Michael looks like he was once in the Army judging by the way he stands straight, feet planted, and hands at the back. He does a good job.

[@carsontoopes837]

He was, he talks about it in some videos

[@futbolplaya07]

I imagine wizard tries to employe fellow veterans

[@davidhanesworth8027]

My wife had the 2012 Accord with the sunroof. When the salesman was demonstrating the sunroof, he opened and closed it more than she’s used it ever since.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I've used the sunroof in my car a total of 2 times in 2.5 years. I don't like the road noise and I don't like the sun on my head/face. Best used on a warm evening when the sun isn't an issue.

[@diablocls55]

Every car I’ve ever had came with a sunroof, lol I just tilt it, I rarely every fully open it because I don’t like the sun on my head and the air just goes right past the roof, it doesn’t let any in unless your idling.

[@rdanson8655]

Listen to The Wizard! Had this happen on a 98 Avalon while driving down 95 at 50 Mph. Made loud explosive-like bang. Vehicle was only a couple of months old and after some back and forth the dealer agreed to replace under warranty. Unfortunately the dealer did not completely remove all the many-many small pieces of glass and the sunroof jammed. Dealer eventually had to replace the entire mechanism. Kept finding many tiny pieces of glass in various interior crevices for almost a year.

[@joshgladstone7119]

Going 50 on 95? Unless you were in MD that’s a death sentence 😂😂

[@ajw828]

6:54 I was really hoping the Wizard would say ugga duggas. So satisfying to see it close with everything aligned properly. Nice work!

[@desertaliend_b9840]

Wife caught him cheating on a rainy day.

[@neilmurphy845]

My thought was similar he cheated on someone and they busted the glass or something blew up in the car

[@jadenchavez8917]

@@neilmurphy845 what could blow up in the car? 🤣

[@neilmurphy845]

@@jadenchavez8917 a spray can bottle

[@terrylessmann2274]

Was it a 5-iron?

[@jadenchavez8917]

@@neilmurphy845 ah, i see.

[@michaelearneston7899]

This company is very professional love it 😍

[@AmericanPride1234]

I have a 2004 Kia Sorento with a sunroof. I live in Oregon where if the sun comes out it’s the number 1 news story. Lol. In the 4 years I have had it. I probably opened the roof less then 15 times. Lol it’s just something I don’t think about. Same with the radio. It was over a year after having it that I even turned it on. I turned it on by accident because I hit the buttons on the steering wheel. I now have a 2019 Kia Sportage. 6-23-20

[@beevee4345]

Great video! Get every single piece of shattered glass out. Other than the issues you identified with leaving any peices of glass, just one piece of it can get down in the drain tubes and will never come out. Then you have more issues with backed up water in the cabin. Everyone should check around the front drain holes and use a flashlight to look as far in as you can. I would recommend taking some water and pouring some into the drain channel after you clean out all glass and before installing new sun roof glass, just to make sure its draining properly. If not then, there could be a piece of glass down in the drain.

[@robertmartinez6544]

Car Wizard great video/ The thing that I like best about you is how honest you are Thank You So Much/I have become better at just maintaining my own cars as well as asking the right questions when taking it in to shop for anything needed that I know I can not do/ Thank you

[@worldofrandometry6912]

I think the ejector seat malfunctioned Mr Bond.

[@chefjefe68]

I especially appreciate this video, Wizard. My wife’s car is a 2013 Honda Accord EX; hers looks exactly like the Accord in your video. Hers has a moonroof as well, so it is good to know how we could fix the moonroof in case we have glass issues of our own.

[@rivlesbeware]

Anyone else think Car Wizard should be a therapist on the side? His calm demeanor just relaxes me whenever I'm pissed off and agitated.

[@BLINPorsche]

Excellent video Wizard, I've got a 2007 Accord with a busted sunroof..... I believe this will help immensely !

[@TC-cd5sm]

Great video! I never liked sunroofs so that's why I opted to get the Sport version of this generation Honda Accord. My 94 Acura Integra has a sunroof and I've used it less than 10 times since I got it in 2001 from my cousin (original owner) and was mainly to check to see if it was still functioning properly. My mom's old 2006 Corolla had a third party installed sunroof and it never worked correctly. Always buy cars with OEM sunroofs from the factory lol

[@msc9036]

I did the same with my 07 Camry. I got the glass from the junkyard for under 50 bucks. Fits perfect and works good too.

[@jebmusician]

Wizard is one honest mechanic.

[@ro63rto]

Stiletto heels are a common cause of shattered sunroof glass.

[@pfsantos007]

Caused by cheating or ultra advanced positions.

[@wburger2178]

From inside?

[@auxmike718]

You wear them?

[@smithraymond09029]

The glass itself is the perfect "junkyard hunt" type item to buy. A dealer purchased item will be way too expensive.

[@jsmithepa]

The glass is, but the rubber surround maybe too worn sitting who knows how long in the yard. BUT it doesn't hurt if one has the time.

[@21Piloteer]

With an old dried rubber seal.

[@gazzafloss]

Did that for my Merc, dealer price $3K, wrecker, $300.

[@smithraymond09029]

@@21Piloteer replace the seal separately.....

[@jjlegend3922]

Honestly that's a good idea, I've been lucky so far not having sunroof issues, but I didn't realize how pricy it is to replace my Jaguars sun roof. Just looked it up, almost 3500 for a new glass panel 😳😳

[@Dwilso621]

Perfect timing for this video and thanks for the consistently high quality and educational content! Recently had two branches fall directly onto my sunroof panel. Thankfully, it didn’t break the glass but it caused the panel to be pushed down in the front. Had no idea about the ability to adjust by loosening the mounting screws.

[@az7378]

Nice DIY video Wizard. Now I know how to put a sunroof glass on.

[@StrangelyIronic]

Nice that you could get the oem glass assembly for a pretty good price considering it came with the mounting hardware and seal already and was from a dealership on top of that. I got a Honda Element locally to flip that needed a few parts and they were pretty good about pricing and availability for them. Ended up doing the 6th gear mod along with tossing on a small turbo setup and keeping it for myself as a daily, the Manual AWD setup drives pretty good on the highway with good mileage with the 6th gear. Never was a Honda person but have had a pretty good experience working on the body, engine, and transmission of the Element.

[@drchill8837]

Guys, thanks for this video, and it was really helpful, but the one thing anybody wants to see is where exactly the screws are and how you get a tool at them. You never gave a close up, and then you sped the video on the one part that was most important.

[@ClassicBMWFanInQuebec]

Quality repair, well done.

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

For me, a sunroof is more important than an AC system in my car! Although I loved the first sunroof that I had in my first car the most of them all, because it wasn't electric, it was an old MK2 Jetta '88 vintage, and it had a steel sunroof. During winter times, when it was dry but cold outside, the sunroof was frozen shut, so I cranked the handle for about half a turn - or however far it would crank until it was blocked by the frozen roof, got out of the car, gave the middle of the sunroof a fistbump and there I could open it no problem. I wouldn't dare trying that with these modern finnicky electric glass sunroofs though...

[@joshuamast5128]

The new ones are absolutely awful to deal with I had one on a trailblazer all the plastic crap in it broke and I ended up getting it closed then sealing it shut

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Very common issue with old Hondas is leaking sunroofs where the rear drain holes on the sunroof chassis either clog up or rust away completely. Complete headliner out to fix, real pain in the butt job to do!

[@joshuamast5128]

I'd seal the sucker up I hate dealing with sunroofs they look pretty till they break

[@ElliottAlvis]

This is a job I definitely wouldn’t attempt tackle myself, but I loved watching the process. Thanks Wizard!

[@JackRR15]

Why? It''s a pretty easy job from the looks of it.

[@ElliottAlvis]

TheMidnightNarwhal The Wizard makes everything look easy! And I honestly just assumed the job was way more complex than this. But that’s part of the reason this channel is so great.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Do you put air in your own tires? This job couldn't be much easier. If it required the headliner coming out and the track system, etc., then I'd agree with you, but this is 4-6 screws, a vacuuming and some adjustment. Looks like a 20-30 min job tops.

[@nickpappas4133]

A good tip is to tape up the shattered or broken glass so it does not break more .There was a recall on Audi Q5 and a tech was removing it without being taped up and it shattered and pieces went all through the track, so headliner and complete assemble had to come out.

[@EquipmentDude]

i think Michael was in the bottle looked hammered to me!

[@jarhead9690]

I had a 2003 Jetta TDi that the sunroof shattered. It was tilted open just a tad & I guess the wind pressure caused it. Never buy a vehicle with a sunroof was the lesson learned.

[@evilbeaver267]

Thank you Mr. &Mrs. Wizard for the content. As always, is greatly appreciated!!!

[@briandurning7789]

Was part of Michael's job interview the ability to hold a flashlight in his teeth? ;) I love the variety of repairs you show us, the tips, and the tricks. Keep up the great work!

[@wst8340]

That Honda is in great shape.

[@organiccold]

Michael is a good help in that shop. Seem lile he scratched hos arm in the glass. Take care

[@Vacationtime247]

"What's been your experience with sunroofs? " Generally pretty good! Currently have a 2001 Pontiac Aztek with a sunroof. The drainage passages have clogged up in the past, but was able to clear them with some blasts of compressed air. My favorite was a 1986 BMW 325e 2 door with a manual crank sunroof. It had a metal top, no glass. Now, T-tops that's another story. Hit or miss. The Camaro / Firebird T-tops always seemed to leak. VT247

[@jsmithepa]

Thanks Wiz, and thanks Honda for making things simple. I always wondered how hard is to take that glass out for cleaning, now I know.

[@SickPuppyNZ]

Thanks for posting this, very informative! I had a toyota with a sunroof alignment issue a ways back, no one wanted to touch it, 'recommending' someone else. Mechanics to auto electricians to panel beaters and even glass installers. Gave up in the end. Miss that car :o(

[@stephenfox966]

This happens a lot in Calgary in the winter.Hard to know what causes it be it glass stress,or stray stones spat up by trucks.The more features on a car,the more to worry about.

[@NickMyers1]

If you own a car with a sunroof and live in a super hot climate, and you happen to have a vent visors on your car, leaving the window cracked a little bit will help let some of the heat escape from inside your car. I have a black on black 2003 Lincoln town car with a sunroof. On 105° day in South Carolina, I came out to find the sunroof glass had blown outwards… I’m guessing from Heat? It was parked well in my backyard away from the road but in direct sunlight. I took a roll of packing tape and weaved some tape all over the glass. Then I measured and cut a piece of cardboard to put on the inside. After removing the screws, I plucked the glass out. I love venting my Moonroof in summer when first driving to let the hot air out for a few minutes since hot air rises.

[@Neopumper666]

Hey I seem early on so I just want to say awesome videos wizard! You're style is very unique and honest and we really appreciate it :D

[@mikenormandy9250]

Props to the Wizard on doing Body work! - you're the man Wizard!

[@bkell1011]

That Accord looked like it was in very nice shape for a '13! I use our sunroofs a lot; make sure I use Syl-Glide on the seals every couple of years so they don't squeak!

[@angelitot3113]

nice looking car too. Hope the interior wasn't ruined

[@Anon1mous]

Same thing with my 14 Honda. Called a Russian mobile glass guy. He got a “new” glass panel from a junkyard and replaced it. Way cheaper than the dealer or any brick and mortar glass place.

[@deronlewis6465]

This happened to me driving down the highway and BANG raining glass. 2011 Mazda 6. A lot of the window blew out and was under the edge of trunk lid. Was really loud and didn't appear to be a rock.

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

Whoa, streaming in 4K now, Wizard? Nice. Regards to you and all at Omega from Denmark.

[@tommyroche2934]

This was so awesome, nice attention to detail

[@musicanoofficial7233]

I love the sun roof in my TLX, I always have it titled or have the shade open. Nothing better than Arizona sun for a good tan 👍🏽

[@briandrake496]

Thanks for this !!! Saved me 200 bucks!!

[@PLATINUM2U]

This bodystyle looks classy and beautiful unlike the 2018 to current ugly body 😅

[@Tempsho]

MrRedEye 2015-2017 Sport or Touring, 2.4L with a 6 speed manual is probably the best generation accord ever.

[@PLATINUM2U]

@@Tempsho I agree 100%

[@kylemurphy8178]

agreed. Chose a 2014 over a 2018.

[@mds2465]

Thankfully that has never happened to me. However I do remember that when we purchased my father’s 2011 Honda Pilot Touring brand new from the dealership and we were testing out everything that we could not get the sunroof to close. Every time we pushed the button to close it the sunroof would move forward to close and then about 3/4 of the way shut it would automatically just retract backwards. Since then I’ve noticed it does that sometimes every once in a while. I think they said the issue is that there was too much lithium grease in the tracks.

[@pfsantos007]

Sometimes you need to reset it or use a relearn procedure. Like resetting one touch closing on some cars.

[@neilmurphy845]

@@pfsantos007 ya Toyota are like that for the windows it's in the handbook

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Recalibrate. A similar thing happens to my S-Class on occasion. There's a procedure to reset it.

[@7eamGhast]

Love the channel growth! Well deserved!

[@timwing9752]

Thanks Car Wizard. Great informative video with just the right amount of information, and no distracting music. My sunroof shattered while driving down the freeway. My deductible was $500, which I was ready to pay. I found an OEM replacement for $160 and had it swapped in 30 minutes. Now what do I do with the money I saved?

[@j.cooper2246]

It's a shame in today's day and age that we have to pay for insurance and then we also have to decide whether we use it or not is kind of a double edged sword you're dammed if you do and you're dammed if you don't. Quality work Mr. Wizard quality work thank you for the video greatly appreciate it.. Good job Michael you've got a great teacher. Take advantage of it ,and be a spong

[@klinky]

9:30, staring me in the eyes, I blush. Ahh shux. Thank you car wizard.

[@andreaparcana]

😂😂😂

[@itsnotme07]

Nicely done! Having a factory sunroof in my 2015 Lexus....I wondered if the "glass only" might be replaceable if it was the only thing that broke. Good info!!

[@markjones567]

I try to avoid buying a car with a sunroof. I might open mine 4 times a year if that but now they seem standard on most cars.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

What about cars with panoramic roofs ?

[@wretchedrider2157]

Agreed, no glass roof for me if I'm buying the car

[@truantray]

@@Chris-hw4mq you mean a big sun roof.

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

Not standard for the most part... packaged. Oh, you want x or y or z...that's the XLE package which happens to come with a sunroof. I actively avoid sunroof but my current "fast" car has one and I have yet to open it.

[@johnlavender242]

I drive with the windows and sunroof open at least as much as I drive with them closed.

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

I wish you could still get non-glass metal sunroofs. I had one on my 1988 gen-2 FC RX-7. It had all of the functionality of a glass sunroof, but you could pop it up for ventilation without letting in so much sunlight. It was great for southern summers. It fully retracted, too.

[@nikunjvasoya1]

Thank you so much brother.!! This video helped me save some money. 🙏🏼 I was able to replace it by myself. You have got a new subscriber.!! 🙌🏼

[@lowemission1]

when you get around to doing your mercedes sl suspension leak repair please post. Have same issues.

[@theotherchannel2279]

Hoovie is going to love this... I just realised who The Wizzard sounds like. He sounds like Brent Spiner!

[@raymundsantos2324]

Good morning I have a 2000 Ford expedition 4.6 L rear wheel drive 119000 kms. I want it to be a keeper since I think it's a durable and dependable suv My question is: how do you keep it running for many years to come doing basic maintenance that won't break the bank? Thank you your videos are very helpful! I hope you do a video on the expedition! From the Philippines

[@brianb305]

Congrats to you both on 300k subscribers!! Love your videos!!

[@brianreiss9494]

I like a shop that just does the job that’s vs saying it’s going to need this this and this.

[@toonmag50]

My cousin,when learning to play golf, did similar damage to two cars on subsequent days. 16th hole, 110 yards pitching wedge of the tee, virtical ball drop, well of target - boom!. Two dead sunroofs.

[@zombie22_]

I like how a large majority of the cars in your shop are Tyler's lol

[@kylenarbone4687]

Went through this with my 2000 Nissan Maxima, the glass panel actually unglued itself and flew off on the highway. Luckily for me there was a recall for that sunroof so they sent me the panel for free and I threw it on myself 😊

[@McHighler]

I REALLY really appreciate this how to video!

[@copcuffs9973]

Accidentally left my sunroof open overnight. It snowed.❄️ Thankfully it never melted. 4:07 I just swept the powder off of the 4x4s leather seats before warming it up.

[@toddhill1465]

Fortunately in SC, if you carry comprehensive coverage on a vehicle, all glass replacements are free. Still, it's good to know about the drains and the way to replace the sunroof if something like that were to happen to one of my cars should I not be carrying comprehensive coverage.

[@jbailey2315]

Wizard! Love the Cadillac behind you. My dad used to have a 1977 that looked like that.

[@mercedesornothing8664]

Tyler Bentley own that first car lift. Its always in the same spot. lol

[@TheProAer]

I have a 2017 Accord 6 speed manuel, it's a good car. Its a 4 cylinder model, Honda really improved their 4 cylinders when they switched to timing chains.

[@billd66]

Sometimes glass can get just the tiniest nick in it and then the stress of repeated hot/cold cycles can cause it to break starting at that tiny nick. The stress all focuses on that one point, maybe it's so small it's even invisible, but that's where the break starts, and when it breaks, it's complete and sudden.

[@tjmaclean]

Michael seems to be the star lately - what happened to Junior Mint? He's on the pay-no-mind list? LOL

[@Sahadi420]

maybe he's not all about the camera life.....

[@williamjsmith9877]

I was about to post the same thought you beat me to it.

[@cluckhead1913]

@Camaro 1968 I was wondering if they fix ANY cars a day. I never see any mechanic activity or hear the sound of any tools being used. Not even an occasional phone ring or a radio being played like you would in any other garage. on any normal day. As a matter of fact, I have seen the same cars sitting in the same position for the last 3 months! The people in the videos I think are just fictional characters.

[@Julian-do7bv]

Junior seems very shy as soon as the camera hits him he leaves the shot lol and to the guy saying they don't actually work you're wrong they have all kinds of cars in and out just like this Honda

[@Fluffypotato1990]

pretty sure he popped in the shot at 6:31 but seems more camera shy.

[@JohnSRosamond]

On the drains I don't think that I would advise compressed air. I have heard of people using trumpet brushes. I had a '99 Saturn and when the sunroof motor went bad, I had to replace the whole thing. Since then I really don't want one if I can get a trim without it.

[@gazzafloss]

I copped half a house brick that had thrown out from between the dual wheels of a lorry we were following, straight through the sunroof of my Merc ML, that's how they can get broken. New, dealer price $3000 just for the glass here in Australia, got one out of a wreck, $300, fitted it myself.

[@paulandres8979]

Great video Car Wizard as always.

[@midnightmystery544]

Nice Accord, Wizzard!

[@johnsimun6533]

Years ago my sunroof broke on my car, ‘92 SC2. I looked up Handyman’s Corner. He has a soultion for anything. Remember, if she doesn’t find you handsome, she will find you handy.

[@Duraputer]

Michael is quiet but he is planning to take over the shop, before we know it he will be making the videos.

[@AlGoYoSu]

My fist car was a 90 Legend with a sunroof. Had a friend sitting on the sunroof while it was open while cruising down some back roads. Long story short, the glass ended with a good crack in it. Wasn't enough for it to leak though, and it never did in the five years I drove it for.

[@grantsnell6782]

A flexible curtain wire can help in cleaning the drains if they are well blocked.

[@johnlavender242]

Many years ago, I worked for GM. One job that I did was to install sunroofs. It took all of 55 seconds. It’s much easier to assemble a vehicle than to repair it.

[@toddbowne8168]

Michael with the Flashlight in the Mouth !!! LMAO !! Well Trained Sir, well trained ……. 206 SEATTLE

[@brianlego98gaming]

Congrats on 300k subs

[@fostermajor9591]

Had a Renault Laguna estate with a sunroof that had a mind of its own. Was suppose to be controlled by the dial mounted in the head liner but it was very hit a miss as to what you got when you gave it a command. Sometimes wouldn't even close when the dial was put in the close position, have to lock the car with the card and with the lock button pressed for it too close properly. One winter's morning with about 3 inches of snow on the roof, i got into the car to start it up and begin snow clearing. As soon as car started with the sunroof dial in the close position it went to fully open depositing all the snow onto the driver and passengers seat. Note to all: never buy Renault cars especially early 2000s Lagunas they were riddled in electrical faults and a pain to diagnose especially with the stupid key card system they had.

[@alfyer5]

I was driving with my Honda Civic and I saw a rock from oncoming traffic coming towards me. It missed my windshield but next thing I knew I heard a loud bang I was covered in glass. For the next little while you can hear the glass break even more. I called around and the junkyard wanted $200 for the glass. It was the cheapest I found so I went in picked it up and replaced it myself same day

[@pfsantos007]

Always nice when one of your videos pops up!

[@johnmorrow7080]

We went through a faze of replacing broken sunroof on beemers piss easy to do , a mate bought a rolled Peugeot 205 gte roof was cabbaged I got a roof from a breakers and stuck it on , he went daft cos it had a sunroof in it and old one didn't , and I thought he would be gratfull .

[@kellingtonlink956]

Great tips. I hope I never need to use them. Thanks for the video.

[@isuruabc100]

Hey Wizard, are you meant to grease up the sunroof tracks, and if so how often?

[@grooveyman]

As an Australian watching I love how American English uses 'sit' and 'set' interchangeably.

[@RichieRouge206]

What an awkward job but well done! A relatively straightforward job

[@billgorman481]

My moonroof shade is the problem with mine. Chrysler 300 with the dual moonroof and the shade is coming loose from the edges. So far, I've been able to roll and unroll it enough times for it to get threaded back in but since the last time, I've just left the shade closed and of course not used the moonroof at all. If Chrysler would have made it a manual shade instead of electric, I don't think there would be this problem. Waste of $1600.

[@Cinnamon408]

@Carwizard is my role model!

[@NOAPOLOGIE11]

One thing that I noticed is that you do not have markers on the ground for your lifts. I saw an earlier video you posted where Mrs wizards car was rolled by hand while in neutral. I felt that was very unsafe and the vehicle can still roll away even though you've lined it up