moonroof, is my motor out? Options

[jayi12-15psi]

So, I just got back from work, and my moonroof refuses to close. The bastard will go about 10% and then it seems to get stuck and make a grinding noise.

Has anyone replaced their moonroof motor? if so, I guess the motor is behind the moonroof behind the headliner?

Thanks for the help in advance, and I hope it isn't planning on raining anytime soon.

[TRD6GC]

Well if you can move it only 10% then your MOTOR is probably ok czuse it moving it a lil. It might be caught on something on the top (mine did that once). So just look at the top by your roof and check to make sure everything looks right. Also, your mototr is right on top of you dome light, but i think you have to drop the headliner to get to it, bit thats pretty easy. It may be the GEAR that the motor turns tho, maybe some gears broke or arent lined up, best thing would be to check the top, and then drop the headliner to look at everything. GOOD LUCK

[jayi12-15psi]

well, I suppose it must be a gear like you said, because the motor will still move the window a couple of inches when I pull the window further up the track. I'll tear it down tomarrow night and have a look see.

luckily I got the moonroof closed in case it rains tonight