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Body - Interior & Exterior - General Information - Optima (Except HEV): Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Symptom Suspect Area Remedy
Water leaks from sunroof Deteriorated roof lid weatherstrip Replace
Excessive roof lid-to-body clearance and improperly fitted weatherstrip Adjust
Wind noise around sunroof Loose or deformed deflector, gaps in body work Re-tighten adjust or replace
Noise heard when opening. closing sunroof Foreign particles lodged in guide rail Check drive cable and guide rails for foreign particles
Loose guide rails and lid Re-tighten
Motor runs but sunroof does not move or moves only partially Foreign particles lodged in guide rail Adjust or replace
Incorrect engagement of motor pinion with drive cable
Decrease in motor's clutch slipping force
Increased sunroof sliding resistance or interference of sunroof with drive cables, weatherstrip, etc. due to misadjustment of sunroof
Noise in motor (clutch slipping noise from motor when sunroof is fully opened or closed is not an unusual noise Incorrect engagement of motor pinion with drive cable Check pinion installation and Re-tighten motor
Worn out or damaged motor pinion bearing Replace motor assembly
Worn out or deformed drive cable Replace
Door glass fails to operate up and down Incorrect window glass installation Adjust position
Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator Correct or replace
Door does not open or close completely Incorrect door installation Adjust position
Defective door check assembly Correct or replace
Door hinge requires grease Apply grease
Hood does not open or close completely Striker and latch not properly aligned Adjust
Incorrectly installed hood Adjust
Incorrect hood bumper height Adjust
Water leak through windshield end rear window Defective seal Fill with sealant
Defective flange Correct