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Broken MySky finally fixed

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#1 · (Edited)
After several years of the broken sunroof function of the MySky, I’m pleased to say that it’s finally repaired, and all without assistance of a dealer.

About 3 days after purchase, the sunroof was resisting closing and ultimately broke a couple of the clips that are part of the mechanism. Went to the dealer to fix it but they were useless and didn’t know a thing about the roof. Ended up taking it back home and going to a different dealer who said the broken part could only be acquired by purchasing an entire new roof assembly for $1400. Definitely not. I tried fixing it with different remedies but all ultimately failed and I eventually gave up. Until recently when member @Gianni.cabe found the part on Aliexpress. Bought it immediately

After many hours of work with me and my father, I’m convinced we are the first to repair this common issue with the MySky, and I’m here to say that it is possible to fix.

As well as this, I’m positive I’ve found the root problem of the clips breaking. I think it’s a lack of lubrication on the rear tracks for the back of the roof panel, causing resistance and binding and ultimately enough stress to break the clips.

The process to fix the roof is thorough, so I’m not going to elaborate on how unless someone is curious. I check the forum daily so I wouldn’t keep anyone waiting on an answer. I mainly made this post to let people know that there is knowledge available now to fix the MySky and can ask me if they please.

Link to sunroof clips

Link to instructions on repair
 
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#48 ·
So... the appointment has come. It appears they replaced the entire My Sky assembly. At the desk I asked a few questions related to leaks and car washes (it is and will be raining all night). No concerns according to the service manager.

The roof appears to be fixed (and covered on lifetime warranty). Opened and closed smoothly, even though it was cold. I did notice as a part of the work, they replaced the trim in the front and back around the sky roof parts.. they had a bag of leaves and long pine needles to show me "what was up there." Funny, I don't park near or recall being around long pine needle trees in years, if at all ever.

Right from the first "fix" I was concerned and mentioned these rubber seals, but was always told seals were not covered and it was a big job to replace them. Guess it was... but it is done now. And now the real adventure begins.

Lastly, I read somewhere about greasing the outer rails to prevent issues. Can someone send me the link so I can include it in my car care routine? Thank you
 
#49 ·
Be careful about "leaks". Drainage is poor on this roof design. You need to watch out for water pooling around the front hatch opening.
The only drainage is forward between the two spaces at the front and out under the roofbars. This gets silted up.
 
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