05 SRX Ultraview Sunroof Problem(s)

[caddysrx05]

I'll defenetly keep you guys informed. I am however going to wait for my next reegular scheduled maintanance check-up to bring it in though. Don't want to specifically go in just for that because the car has been in the dealer too much as it is. Thanks for all the help!

[john d]

While I recommended the toilet paper test on the SRX Ultraview and had used the technique (big word for TP, huh?) on other cars I'd not yet covered my SRX in TP.
So, I just did the Ultraview.
Absolutely no TP flutter ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Got carried away and did the windows and doors.....no flutter.
Right rear tail gate corner fluttered.
caddysrx05- Take it in ....become friends with the service manager...invite the shop crew for Turkey Day dinner.
Their your friends...you need them.....let them know you like visiting with them.

[caddysrx05]

Originally Posted by john d

While I recommended the toilet paper test on the SRX Ultraview and had used the technique (big word for TP, huh?) on other cars I'd not yet covered my SRX in TP.
So, I just did the Ultraview.
Absolutely no TP flutter ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Got carried away and did the windows and doors.....no flutter.
Right rear tail gate corner fluttered.
caddysrx05- Take it in ....become friends with the service manager...invite the shop crew for Turkey Day dinner.
Their your friends...you need them.....let them know you like visiting with them.

Yeah they actually know me already. Since I'm in there so often. They're getting to know know too that I pay ALOT of attention to small details and I won't let them get away with anything!! I'd like to keep it this way. Man one time I went to pick-up my car, and I had to take it back to them 3 times before I even got off the lot. I think they just don't care, and thee just pass so many important details. Not happy with the service at all.

[The Wrench]

Don't know if you can do it on the roof, but the tried/proven way to check seals on Corvette windows is to slam a dollar bill between the window and the roof weatherstrip. If the dollar just pulls right out from between the glass and the rubber weatherstrip, then let the adjusting begin.
That's a big roof, might take a few bucks.
Mine is tight so far, but I would envision maybe lightly taping a few bucks across the weatherstrip, then closing the roof, and pulling on the dollars.
Thats every bit as amusing-looking as the TP trick.

Oh, to clarify on the TP, I assume you tape the TP on the OUTSIDE of the roof, then close up the car, and turn on the AC. Then look for flutters on the roof as the air escapes?

DG

[john d]

Originally Posted by The Wrench

Oh, to clarify on the TP, I assume you tape the TP on the OUTSIDE of the roof, then close up the car, and turn on the AC. Then look for flutters on the roof as the air escapes?
DG

OMG ! That WOULD explain the air vent adjustment detail ! ! ! ! !

[caddysrx05]

I'm pretty sure you do this from the inside. It wouldn't make sense doing it from the outside? Even the wind could make it flutter...

[john d]

Originally Posted by caddysrx05

I'm pretty sure you do this from the inside. It wouldn't make sense doing it from the outside? Even the wind could make it flutter...

The TP test is with the TP taped on the outside in a garage or non-windy day.

[caddysrx05]

O man, I thought it was from the inside... I'lkl have to try it again from the outside.

So I have 2 more questions for you guys: hopefully for which I won't have to start a new thread.

1. So it's gottan cold over the past couple days and when I turn on my car I always get the check tire pressure message, and my traction control light turns on for like 5 minutes. Is this normal? I mean it's kind of sad if the car can't take the cold like this.

2. What type of winter tires does everyone use? I currently have performance tires on the car, and they make the car almost undrivable in the winter. Just today it snowed lightly with some rain, and I couldn't make a right turn because the wheels were spinning and the traction control didn't help much with those tires. I have been looking at prices and usually for my size tires: P255/55 r18 the prices range from 300-380. One of the dealers told me to put on tires that are a little smaller (thickness wise) and those rande anywhere from 120-200. What do you guys reccomend?

[john d]

Sounds like a dealer item.

[The Wrench]

Only reason I can think of why the tire pressure warning would turn on is if you have the trire pressures down to right around 25 psi. This is the trigger point for the system. During the night the tires will cool off, and lose approx 1 psi for each 10 degree of temp drop. Also, the batteries in the pressure sensors in the tires could be getting tired, and setting off the warning. i have one in my Corvette that does that occasionally; scares the heck out of me.

Snow, what is that? In Dallas we rarely see that stuff. We get a killer glaze ice storm about every 3 years. With that stuff, you have two choices: don't drive anywhere or have a wreck within a block.
The car magazine guys generally use Bridgestone Blizzak I think. Call Tirerack.com and talk to them. They can recommend the best fit for your car and wheels. You will need to know the width of your wheels (stamped on the back, inner side, of the wheel. Yes, generally the narrower the better for slick conditions.

DG

[caddysrx05]

Snow, what is that? In Dallas we rarely see that stuff. We get a killer glaze ice storm about every 3 years. With that stuff, you have two choices: don't drive anywhere or have a wreck within a block.
The car magazine guys generally use Bridgestone Blizzak I think. Call Tirerack.com and talk to them. They can recommend the best fit for your car and wheels. You will need to know the width of your wheels (stamped on the back, inner side, of the wheel. Yes, generally the narrower the better for slick conditions.

DG[/quote]

Yeah I heard the Bridgestone Blizzak ones are really good. Thanks for all the help. I think I'm going to end up getting thinner tires to be safer.

[bigdaddysrx]

No noise either. I have used spray silicone for both the glass and cover panels. Helped with chatter.