Hi guys,

Since it got cold(ish) here in Florida, my car's sunroof doesn't open all the way in the morning. Once the day warms up, it works OK.

How do I lubricate the sunroof?

Jose

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Dealers have special lube, but don't sell it in small quantities. Someone does - mercedes sauce is a clue http://tinyurl.com/q4qjztc

I lubed mine with a marine product called McLube Sailkote. It is a dry lube and won't pick up grit like the grease types would. My two sunroofs have move smoothly since I applied that lube. Must do them again in Spring (we are in cold north!)

MCLUBE Sailkote Dry Lubricant | West Marine

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Mercedes is making sauce now?

Kidding aside, Rusty used to sell the dealer lube in small quantities. Now that he's gone , I'm glad to know about these other options. I have 3 sunroofs that need to be lubed.

You don't have to but the whole can now. These folks will sell you half an ounce.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Benz-2007-C230-203.052-Sport-Sedan-V6_2.5L_272.920/Interior/Sunroof/ES2739877/

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Guys, thanks for your replies!

Graham, I looked at a video on Mercedes Source where he explains the basics of lubricating the sunroof. Mine has the exact symptoms of a clogged cable, so the whole thing needs to come out. It's going on the full weekend project list

Thank goodness the 65 degree "cold front" passed and we're back in the 80s. Sunroof running smooth again!

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2014 Range Rover Sport Supercharged. Santorini Black, Dynamic Package, Front Climate Comfort and Visibility Package, Vision and Convenience Package.

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2010 Explorer Limited, 2010 R350 4MATIC, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2009 Ford Flex, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230, 2005 BMW X5.

Wish we had that sort of weather! Mind you, we are heading South in a couple of weeks!

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85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5