Body (Interior and Exterior)

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Suspect area Remedy (Refer to page)
Water leaks from under the panoramic roof Worn Roof Cover Seal Replace
Excessive gap between the roof panel and the body, and incorrectly installed weatherstrip Adjust
Wind Noise Around Sunroof Loose or deformed deflector, body gaps Tighten, adjust or replace
Noise when opening/closing the panoramic roof Foreign material caught in the guide rail Check the drive cable and guide rails for foreign material.
Loose guide rails and sunroof panel Tighten
Motor runs but sunroof does not move or moves partially Foreign material caught in the guide rail Adjust or replace
Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable
Reduced slip force of the motor clutch
Increased sliding resistance of the sunroof or interference with the drive cables, weatherstrip, etc. due to improper sunroof adjustment
Motor noise (motor clutch slipping noise when the sunroof is fully open) or closing noise is not an abnormal noise Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable Check the installation of the gear and
Tighten the motor
Worn or damaged motor pinion gear bearing Replace the motor assembly
Worn or deformed drive cable Replace
Door glass does not move up or down Incorrectly installed window glass Adjust the position
Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator Repair or replace
Door does not open or close fully Incorrectly installed door Adjust the position
Faulty door lock assembly Repair or replace
Door hinge requires lubrication Apply grease
Hood does not open or close fully Striker and latch are not properly aligned Adjust
Incorrectly installed hood seal Adjust
Incorrect hood bumper height Adjust
Water leakage through rear window on windshield side Defective seal Apply sealant
Defective flange Correct

Test yourself

A quick Kia Cee'd quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.