Eclipse RS L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02-42A-005
Date: 020301
Sunroof - Judder/Vibration During Operation
No.: TSB-02-42A-005
DATE: March, 2002
MODEL: 2000-02 Eclipse
SUBJECT:
SUNROOF JUDDER
PURPOSE
On some affected vehicles, the sunroof may judder or vibrate during opening/closing operation. In some cases, it may be necessary to replace the drive
cable assemblies. This bulletin describes how to install the new, improved drive cable assemblies. The new drive cable assemblies have improved shoes
to decrease sliding friction. Replacement parts with the improved shoes have a date code mark of 8/13/01 or later. Refer to the PARTS INFORMATION
section of this bulletin for how to identify the new shoes.
Do not order a new sunroof assembly to eliminate judder.
Also refer to MMSA Service Video # 82, CD-R 2000-42A-002 for these procedures, except be sure to clean the sunroof rails and apply sunroof grease
before installing the drive cables.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2000-2002 Eclipse models equipped with sunroof produced before 7/16/01
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Sunroof Drive Cable Assembly Replacement
Nature Code: 99D
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. 42366597
Time Allowance: 2.0 hr. (both sides)
Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles
Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.
Procedure
1.
If the sunroof cannot be closed completely, reset the sunroof motor timing as follows:
a.
With the sunroof open, press and hold the switch closed. If the sunroof stops, press the switch again and continue to hold it.
b.
When the sunroof reaches the closed position, continue to hold the switch closed for 15 to 30 seconds. This will reset the timing of the
