Is a NOS OEM moonroof motor a smart buy or are there better aftermarket options?

November 01, 2012, 04:57:35 PM

My moonroof opens and closes very slowly, and most of the time it needs a little pushing or pulling to get it where it needs to go. I have not made any attempt to fix it yet, but this is a motor issue, right?

It looks like I can get a NOS OEM motor for about $78 shipped. Is this the way to go, or is this obsolete technology? I am just wondering if anyone knows if there are aftermarket motors out there that might have improved design or function. Since 1987, a lot of technology has changed, but then again quite a bit has stayed the same. Just wondering which category this motor belongs in.

Thanks!

Is a NOS OEM moonroof motor a smart buy or are there better aftermarket options?

Reply #1 – November 03, 2012, 08:04:25 PM

AFAIK NOS is it...

I'd be checking the tracks to be sure nothing is binding, I doubt the motor really has a problem...