Customer states Rattle from Sunroof. Lexus ES350. Let's Diagnose and Fix it!

[@alengreen589]

you work at the Toyota dealer all day, you work on cars at home and you make videos for youtube, Respect.

[@jhill4071]

and AMD has 233,000 subscribers which is very respectable.

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[@MrBeefsnorkel]

as a fellow toyota certed tech i find it highly relatable and kinda warming in a way with how honest you are about making mistakes, scratching a customers car and having to tell your boss. i cant be the only one who appreciates how realistic you are

[@InexplicableBill]

I had the opposite problem from the Lexus dealer I bought my CPO GS350 from... during a service visit where they gave me a loaner for a few days, I got my car back and after getting home I realized that somehow there was a long deep scratch on the center of the car starting at the shark fin antenna, running down the window, across the trunk and ending off the tip of the trunk spoiler. I was SO PI$$ED OFF!! I brought the car right back and they had it for another 2 weeks due to the backlog at their "preferred" body shop. They gave me zero flack about it, they knew one of their techs did this. It angers me to this day that someone did this and kept their mouth shut about it.

[@RoninX43]

You sir are a legend, this saves me the USD 585 quoted by dealer in my locale to address a clunking noise which they didn't even properly diagnose and wanted to change the seal and 2 side garnish pieces. I already could see it as a simple DIY job to replace the seal...

[@Brookslivsey997]

This works!! I had a horrible rattle sound coming from the sunroof of my 2017 RX350, but didn’t think it could be the rubber seal because it still made noise even when I vented my sunroof up. But I gave it a shot because the old seal looked pretty dried out and old anyway, and it was only $60 from an online Lexus dealer. It was really easy, just a little stressful handling a heavy piece of glass that could easily break if dropped. When I was done, I took it for a drive and was so excited to have a quiet car again. Thanks for taking time to make these videos that help us out and save so much money!!

[@GrandmasFolly]

YES!! YES!! YES!! My Lexus does this and it drives me crazy. I’m going to attempt this fix very soon. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@shadybizzz27]

Did you do the fix? Did it help? I just got a 2015 and it rattles a lot!

[@samdowd7819]

Thank you! I love watching your channel. I decided to check my 2018 GS350 as a preventative measure (no knocking or whistling). I found a slight leak. Dealer quoted me $1000 to replace the seal…as a temporary measure over replacing the full unit at $4681! Managed to get the seal direct from Toyota Japan to New Zealand for $78. That’s including shipping and 8 bolts (just in case!)! REALLY appreciate your channel and the videos you make. Cheers, Sam

[@americanboy48]

I'm form Jamaica and to be honest I don't think that there is no mechanic down here that is as good as u that's why I love Americans very smart hard working people ❤️❤️🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲❤️

[@alexron2023]

as usual fantastic job, I love how clean , delicate and precise all your work is all the time. I love picky mechanics !

[@juri2001]

It is a fail. I did hope this lexus will be for sale

[@kato2531]

You need to do a whole series on these how to videos…. They are of great help. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@doctajonz2828]

UPDATE: I just completed my seal replacement. Following your directions made it go so smoothly. I was done in 45 mins. The leveling of the glass is what took the longest. ORIGINAL POST: My 2015 GS 350 has the same rattling. I’ll be replacing it soon. Thanks for the great video.

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

HOLY SNAP... I have an RX that makes that sound. I didn't have anyone look at it because, well, I dont let anyone work on my vehicles except me. I didn't address it because I didn't want to break it in disassembly. Thanks AMD.

[@Jman1987JC]

Was you able to get the seal or is Lexus telling you that you have to replace the whole sunroof on your Rx ?

[@jordanrighi4136]

It is unlikely I will ever do a sunroof fix. But still, this was an amazing video! I love seeing your careful work and your absolute attention to every detail! Thanks, again!

[@mikehershey639]

I just fixed the rattle on my wife's 2013 Rav4 Limited sunroof, using this video. Thanks so much for sharing this. I love your philosophy of "paying it forward" with you making these videos for DYIers. I also am a bass player and am now trying to learn piano - I appreciated hearing about your musical interests. Many thanks to you and Mrs. Nut and your family, for allowing you to share your knowledge with all of us!

[@joemartino6976]

Your remark about taking pride in your work says everything. Thank you!

[@Redaman2]

Thank you SO much for this video!! I’ve been dealing with this rattling in my wife’s car for years and the dealer wanted $750 to fix it. I have been watching your video multiple times so that I didn’t mess anything up and it only cost me $127 for the OEM gasket and an hour of my time on Thanksgiving Day. :)

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

I wish every mechanic had the same high standards as you!! Great video, great work!

[@southernberean8166]

Your comment was good and straight to the point

[@zerocool5395]

As someone who drives a Matrix with a sunroof, this is great knowledge to have if this problem ever happens to me. Thank you for the great video. Cheers from Chile!

[@johnboyspeer]

I have been listening to this problem for almost a year and my mechanic buddies couldn’t isolate or figure out the problem. Thank you so very much for your video and attention to detail. If you lived in Wichita Kansas YOU would definitely be my car guy. Blessings to you. John

[@FreedomLover170]

I absolutely love these how to videos thank you keep ‘‘em coming 👍🏼

[@andrewkoster8895]

I second that!

[@nazarettos6987]

Took your advice and took my Rav4 2019 to a dealer for transmission reset and software update. Now my Rav4 shifts smoothly,thanks.

[@zaffo757]

Big thank you to your wife and family for allowing you to share valuable time with us! ❤️

[@jimharris9877]

Excellent video! I'm with Jordan, I know I'll never do a sunroof fix, but it's nice to know how to fix the problem properly that your customer had!! 5 stars!!

[@scottkailey1]

That is the same sunroof that is in my Corolla and I'm glad I know how to fix it if I run into the same problem. Thanks for the info sir.

[@doug5030]

AMD you're a genius! The sunroof rattle in my wife's 2013 RAV4 has been driving us crazy. The dealer said it would require pulling the headliner and replacing broken tracks to fix the problem. Wrong, all it needed was a rubber gasket and the rattle is gone. I followed your video and did the whole job in 30 minutes. Thank you for such great information.

[@arthur9472]

I'm so glad you point out the usual mistakes! Thank you for the helpful info

[@DosJof5118]

In my former life, I was an automotive technician. I work on aircraft now. I just want to share how excellent, precise, and enjoyable your videos are. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have a 2013 Rav4 that just turned over 80k and is the best automobile I have ever owned. In 80k it has only developed one fault. The sunroof rattles. Odd noises in any machine drive me crazy and sometimes become a failure. Not acceptable. I stopped the video and immediately went for a confirmation test drive as you suggested; sure enough, the seal needs to be replaced. Thank you.

[@mdony722]

Thank You. I had been living w/ that rattling noise until i found this 😂

[@mikechiodetti4482]

You are truly a professional! Solved the problem and left the vehicle better and cleaner than when it came in! The icing on the cake (not the road) is the video. Thank you!

[@bme7491]

I've seen a ton of salt all over the last few cars you've made videos on. Another reason I'm glad I live in a warm southern climate. And this is why I hate sunroofs.

[@flight2k5]

I wish you worked at my dealer. You love Toyota so much you work on cars on your off time. That’s awesome.

[@rickt2419]

Thank you, AMD and the Mrs. camera lady !! Another job well done! I love it when the problem gets magically fixed without a trace!

[@bobcarrigan1742]

Another display of true expertise! Charlotte NC is a location you should relocate to!

[@captt2155]

Thank you for doing this video. A bird chewed parts of my weather stripping leaving gaps. The instructions were very detailed allowing me to follow along and change the weatherstripping on my own. Saved me having to spend money at the dealer.

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Some of best repair videos!!! Love your channel!!!

[@ooscgt]

Thanks for the video. Did this today on 2014 GS350 and it was not bad. I did it in the sun and seal was easy to stretch and mold. Hardest part was adjusting the sunroof as you mentioned it is 😀. Fixed the rattle and much less air noise too on freeway.

[@bill_bill9314]

Great video! There's no need to see your many certifications, I can see just from this video you're a great mechanic and an amazing teacher, as well. Thank you for teaching us!

[@NoName-tz5ji]

I agree,after six decades on this planet I’ve learned too many times paper means squat. Some of the best tradesmen I’ve know had no certificates heck it was grandfathers who taught the professors what to teach.

[@saulhernandez1953]

Good videos I have a Lexus GS 430 2002 mine rattles from the sliding board not from seal. Also my glove compartment rattles too.

[@dgurevich1]

That's an excellent guide even if that is not the issue. My black Lexus RX will at some point have this seal dry out from the scorching sun, and now I know how to properly replace it if need be. In the mean time, I make sure to clean it every time I wash the car.

[@weaverdreams]

Guys I fixed mine in 10 minutes. It’s just the two screws on the sides. Pop it up and use an Allen wrench to tighten it in after pushing the roof up into place. put the covers back on the sides, done!

[@Cghv-88]

Thank you for this video . I was going through the same issues on my Is350/ct200.

[@fizout]

Nice car and nice fix! Would be great to see a similar video on fixing the rattle/pop on the panoramic sunroofs!

[@dannyschrimsher6453]

I’m a Toyota nut myself. Haven’t bought anything else since 1979. So I really appreciate your videos and find them very informative and helpful

[@FixingAndFlipping]

My 98 gs400 does it. I was never able to find what was it. Will check on the seal. Appreciate the video!

[@84combat]

There is a service bulletin. BO004-99

[@facadcofac409]

OMG - 2017 RX350 living with this noise for a while. Local mechanic sucks changing suspension parts. Adjusted the glass, noise is gone in time for the trade in. I wish you were local. Thank you

[@cmshaffe]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I used your advice to fix the rattle on my 2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE. Worked beautifully. Nice and quiet now. Just have to be careful taking out the Torx screws. I somehow stripped one. Was not fun. Thanks again!! Your video was beautifully done. Thanks thanks thanks!!

[@josephmorgan4616]

I just changed the sunroof weather seal on my 2013 IS250, exactly as you demonstrated. 90 minutes later I was able to test drive the car and to my relief that annoying rattling noise was gone. It cost me 47.00 for the seal from E-Bay seller. Thanks for a great video!!

[@ChildsAnthemTheMusicofToto]

I was ready to replace rear suspension parts and then stumbled across this video. Thank goodness - a relatively easy fix that worked perfectly. The car is now silent again! I'm a perfectionist, so the only annoying part of the process was getting the sunroof back in level relative to the roof. That took the most time.

[@peterkwok9608]

Good job AMD. God bless you and your family 🙌🙌

[@jimselzle3782]

Great video. I just got done replacing the weatherstrip on my 2014 Lexus ES350 and the rattle disappeared! Took my time and kept everything clean and only took a couple of hours. Money and time well spent!

[@NTC1234]

You and the Mrs. make a great team. Excellent instruction video.

[@markbradl8651]

With an aging Toyota, I love your videos !

[@abiodunadeyemi3812]

Awesome video!! You just provided the solution to this nagging headache of over 18months! A follower you have gained!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@anthonyharris7304]

I'm not sure if anyone else has already mentioned it, but a nice addition to the beginning of this video would be the use of synthetic grease before buying a new synroof seal and removing the roof. I recently purchased a 2013 Lexus GS 350, and it had the dreaded clunking. I thought it was my struts/shocks at first. The grease repaired my rattling, saving me money and the extra work of removing and replacing the sunroof. I was about to order the seal until I ran across the tip about the grease(synthetic only) , and it worked perfectly. Great video, btw!

[@RestAlone101]

Where did you apply the synthetic grease? I have GS350, with an unidentified clunking noise- hoping that grease could solve it.

[@anthonyharris7304]

Tbh, all you have to do is clean around the car metal(roof opening) and the actual seal(around the sunroof). I used Mean Green. After that, adjust your roof as you apply the grease to the same areas you previously cleaned. Cycle your roof a couple of times and clean away any excess grease. Worked perfectly for me. It's important to get synthetic grease, as petroleum will cause a breakdown in the rubber over time.

[@medi768]

you are a good car mechanic. if I lived in the United States, I wished to practice with you. I am a vehicle engineer, but never worked practically. had a car mechanic who left the car after repair and the only place that was not oily was the engine, otherwise everywhere, the steering wheel, seat and gear lever oily 😆😆

[@DylanL69]

Wasn't a very professional clean technician

[@robertweir9034]

Very meticulous, good job. Thank you for sharing.

[@vincentlaguardiagambini9727]

14:48 I have been watching his videos for years and never noticed who was filming parts where he was moving around and just finally noticed them in the rear view mirror 😂

[@sleepertesla6613]

Thanks for the diagnosis of the noise in the video, I have been hearing the same noise in my gs350 and couldn’t figure where’s coming from..👍

[@KaluNatt]

Thanks. Great video. I have a similar problem of rattling noise. Buy it is because of metal to metal hitting each other, as you said in the beginning of video. I just temporarily fixed it by putting a soft thin towel In between 😂 lols. Thanks again for all of your great videos.

[@tim285401]

great work, so what happened. did the old seal just compress over time and get loose

[@Explicnt]

Wish it was that easy to fix the rattle on the 7th gen Camrys, just a nice bowl of deal with it as far as I understand.

[@bilaljamal2413]

Good evening AMD, amazing video and knowledge content, keep up the good work.

[@Irishmanbikes]

Thank you for speeding up the camera at times to go faster.

[@chuckymurlo5654]

My son and I both have an ES350, a '12 and '13. Neither had this problem so far but now a video step by step just in case. We'll done! You must have a producer

[@InexplicableBill]

I've done this project on 3 different cars. For my '04 Mazda 6, there was air & water leaking, and there was rust on the sunroof frame that the seal is pressed onto. I spent a stupid amount of time sanding, cleaning, priming and painting the frame before installing the new seal. I let the paint cure for a couple days before installing, but I had a very hard time getting the seal on, and it was only after I was halfway done when I realized that I likely sprayed too thick a coat of paint and that the factory paint was a lot thinner and likely didn't have a primer coat. It was a short span of only two years or so that the rust came back, which was depressing. Also, the thicker paint meant the new seal applied more pressure than OEM to the roof opening, and I used to often rub silicone spray around the opening to ease the situation. The other car was our '08 Highlander, which thankfully didn't need rust repair, and only needed a new seal due to a section that was ripping, causing leaking and a whistle sound. I did use silicone spray to help the install but only by applying a small amount to a shop rag and running the rag around the perimeter for a little help. My '15 Lexus GS350 was making excessive wind noise since I bought it with 26,000 miles on it, but the dealer wouldn't honor replacing it despite my purchase of the extended CPO warranty. I ended up replacing it myself a year or so later, and it went pretty smoothly. No more noise!

[@scottmiller8845]

A very useful video on something an everyday owner can do.

[@lot931]

It is easy peasy, If you know what you are doing and you are a PRO.

[@InexplicableBill]

Love your comment about keeping a customer's car clean. My Lexus dealer is very good about this, as have been our Mazda and Toyota dealers. However, the local Town Fair Tire I used to go to had guys who were heavy smokers and who would wear the same grimy smelly pants and shirt every day... and they didn't put liners on the seats, nor did they clean their hands before running them all over my steering wheel. The car would smell like a homeless person had been driving it. Nasty.

[@p6102zrfxe]

Highest level of professionalism! AMD could you please share cleaner you used to clean silicon spray. Thank you!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Marjan! It is actually a foaming glass cleaner. The brand is generic but it can be found in most parts stores

[@p6102zrfxe]

@@TheCarCareNut Thank you!

[@stephendibari5010]

Great job. I had this same 2013 but never had any issues Iike this. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned, sold it to Carvana to free up my payment and bought a 2002 ES 300 which is an even better car !

[@jml9550]

Congrats on clearing up the payment. But I doubt 2002 is better than your 2013. I had the 2002 before and now I have a 2017.

[@kaafromoz]

Another great video AMD, simple precise clear and attention to detail is always the best way to do anything. You certainly explain it simply and show us all the years of experience you have by pointing out where we all need to pay attention when doing something many would shy away from and yet could do if they follow your simple guide-lines. Ty Stay Safe Stay Strong My Dear Friend

[@Zanemax6713]

Man I would love to bring my Avalon to you for service. 2011 Toyota Avalon 74k miles

[@mrs.carcarenut8959]

You can send him an email to [e-mail] Subject: Chicago Service Request

[@camp168]

Thank you brother for the awesome instructional videos like this! God bless!

[@Automotoservicesltd]

REALLY Really you are a master. Thank you for your time to simplify the job. I really appreciate you. May the Lord bless you.

[@kenmoore6896]

I just bought a 2022 ES 350 UL and I am getting wind noise from the pano roof. I purchased some Honda Shin Etsu Silicone Grease and wanted to condition the seals. I and many others are having this issue. I would love to see a diy video on just how to apply the silicone to the seal of the pano roof.

[@nimam81]

I have a 2019 300H with regular moon roof. It had similar wind noise. The dealer replaced the entire roof glass and it still didn't fix the issue. While i really like the car, it is not built like my previous Lexus vehicles.

[@artkalinski4208]

Very easy fix one man, I raised the right side and placed a large slab of rigid foam to prevent scratching/falling then pulled up the left side and removed the glass. Same in reverse.

[@promiseye4974]

thanks for all the tips you gave! Without you I wouldn’t notice the drain hole 😢

[@kirksimon3932]

Hello, great instructional video. I have a 2011 4 Cyl with a sunroof making similar noise. Could the problem be something other than the seal?

[@DylanL69]

Did you do what he did and just open the back of it and see if it goes away

[@TheCarCareNut]

Try to open it and see if it goes away

[@sherrikwhiteside6107]

I was very interested in a CPO 2018 Lexus 350, but I’ve read online reviews where people mentioned their sunroofs actually exploding, no impact from any objects, just regular driving conditions. Read that the windshields are very fragile, too. I changed my mind. Other than those two concerns, I was very impressed with the car.

[@cpfb68]

Thank you! Great vid! Have always wanted to know how to do this on my Toyotas and Lexi. Greatly appreciated!

[@hightidelowtide6380]

We need a sunroof motor replacement video on this!

[@gabrielramirez2823]

Amazing video! You make a great job 👏👏👏

[@abbasa7860]

I had a similar problem in my 2009 camry. I had the shocks, links, and ball joints changed because it sounded like a suspension noise!!!!. One day I was driving with the sunroof open and I heard the rattle above my head!! I pulled down the headliner slightly and heard it even more. I tightened the nuts I could see in that area with a wrench and VOILA!!! NO MORE NOISE. I Had the issue for 6 months before I found the solution lol!

[@brianb305]

Thank you so much for this video sir!! I watch you religiously, and only drive Toyotas with the exception of my wife lol. Sunroof rattle free on the 2013 gs350 🎉

[@philthyrich1433]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 👍

[@FabianTaffe]

Thank you so much for this video. I was having the exact problem. I followed your instructions to the T and my problem is now solved 😁. Thank you. Can you please do a video on when your Toyota/Lexus stuck and don't want to close.

[@hristokolev3674]

thanks for the well done job! awesome and gob bless you!

[@johnshipps441]

My 07 4Runner has the same sunroof rattle. I imagine this would work for me too. Thanks for an excellent DIY video!

[@emptystreets130]

Replaced the seal on mine. Easy job but it didn't last long. Getting the moonroof rattle again...

[@johnspecht7449]

Another great, helpful video. Thank you.

[@RR-vf2bd]

😀👍. I used to work with the best mechanic. But after all his work, the steering wheel was always greesy and after work car wash was needed

[@ajsti2484]

Great DIY video!

[@johnshaw3208]

Very helpful. Thank you. God bless.

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@billliebert122]

My 2014 Avalon has a rattle in the sunroof area (seems to be upper right side) whenever the weather gets cold outside. Maybe I'm just confused, but I didn't see you actually find and repair the rattle. So, does replacing the seal actually remove the rattle? Or, could it be that the side bracket(s) possibly has popped out of their guides? Thank you.

[@chrisluquette1615]

It seems he made a educated guess.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! See if the noise goes away when you tilt the glass up

[@billliebert122]

@@TheCarCareNut I'm sorry to say the rattle does not seem to go away when I tilt the glass up. Must be something else a bit loose. Thank you

[@perniciouspete4986]

Really good camera work by (I'm assuming) Mrs. Nut.

[@mrs.carcarenut8959]

Thanks 🥰

[@Brandon-xp1ob]

fantastic. I feel confident being able to reseal my rx330 sunroof. Thanks

[@willumwhitmore9419]

Thanks AMD - I've got a little wind noise from the 'roof. I've noticed that the seal at the front in lower than the roof. Will adjust.

[@slocavky]

Well done AMD...

[@karaobey3085]

Excellent video!! How much is that seal?

[@thatzwhat]

I came here just to find out how to reinstall the "side seals" (TMC: sliding roof garnish) @17:30 and I wasn't disappointed.