Chrysler Sunroofs: Leaks & Rattles Poll

Discussion in 'Chrysler Parts For Sale / Trade' started by Saucer Man, Jul 16, 2005.

  1. Saucer Man

    Saucer Man Guest

    I thinking of getting a 2006 PT Cruiser. I have to get a sunroof if I want
    a factory installed navigation system and turbo. I never liked sunroofs.
    In two previous cars, they ended up leaking after a few years and most
    recently, my 04 Honda Accord Coupe has rattles and noises coming from the
    sunroof area. With the moving parts up there and the cables, what should I
    expect right? The dealer already had it for 6 days trying to silence it to
    no avail. Anyways, are the Chrysler sunroofs more solid and quiet? I would
    really hate to hear any type of creaks or noises coming from the ceiling
    area.
     
    Saucer Man, Jul 16, 2005
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  2. Saucer Man

    Art Guest

    The sunroof on my 300M has been perfect since new in 1999. We almost never
    use the sunroof and the car is in the garage at night which might help. But
    frankly I find that Chrysler body integrity is excellent and the PT Cruiser
    in particular is a brick structurally compared to most small cars.
     
    Art, Jul 16, 2005
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  3. I have had my 2005 GT PT for almost 8 months now and its been just fine.
    And yes I use it all the time!
    Regards_Fred
     
    Frederick Pileggi, Jul 16, 2005
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  4. Saucer Man

    Richard Guest

    My 2001 PT Limited is still as solid as new. No leakes and no rattles [OK, I
    had to replace the sway bar links and bushings at about 50,000 miles to get
    rid of some rattles; but that is all.]

    Richard.
     
    Richard, Jul 16, 2005
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  5. Saucer Man

    Steve Guest

    2004 300M. I have 62K/KM on the car so I drive it a lot. I use the sunroof
    everyday and have never had any problems.
     
    Steve, Jul 16, 2005
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  6. Saucer Man

    SRG Guest

    First, Sunroof:

    I drove a 2002 PT Cruiser, Limited edtion for almost 3 years. It had a
    sunroof, which I used everyday, and it never leaked, or had any other
    problem. I traded in the car for an 04 PT Cruiser GT (Turbo), which also
    has a sunroof, and has no problems at all.

    Navigation systems:

    In both my PT's I've used a Chrysler RB1 navigation system. I bought it on
    ebay, installed it myself, (a 20 minute job ) and when I got my GT, I
    installed it in that. Now I think the 2006 might have the newer Chrysler
    navigation system in it, used in the new 300m. I'm sure no matter which PT
    you buy, you can buy, either through Chrysler dealers (new) or ebay (used)
    the correct format navigation unit and install it in your 2006 PT. Chrysler
    radios/navigation units simply swap out by unplugging them and plugging the
    new one in. The only difference is that the GPS satellite antenna, with is
    a small disk with a wire lead, that is set under the dashboard cover and
    plugged into the back of the radio.

    I would be amazed if you "have to buy a sunroof" to get a navigation unit.
    So far, they have only been sold as a separate option, even on the "Dream
    Cruiser" series.

    Good luck,
    SRG
     
    SRG, Jul 18, 2005
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  7. Saucer Man

    Saucer Man Guest

    Thanks for the info. I know I cannot get a factory installed Navigation
    unit in the two lower models of the PT cruiser for 06. The two higher
    models have the sunroof in the package. If I could buy it and install it
    myself easily that would be fine. I was kinda hoping for the 180HP engine
    though and I cannot get that in the two lower models. So you never heard
    even the slightest rattle or squeak coming from the ceiling area where the
    mechanism is when you go over bumps? I mean when the sunroof is closed.
     
    Saucer Man, Jul 18, 2005
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  8. Saucer Man

    Richard Guest

    No nose; no rattles; no leaks. Comes in handy for moving large objects from
    Home Depot, etc.

    Richard.
     
    Richard, Jul 19, 2005
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