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This is a weird one--after driving a couple hours, I've found that when I shift from Drive back to Park, the main sunroof opens! It gets about halfway, and then stops. At that point the sunroof switches are unresponsive, and only by turning the car on and off can I use the switches to close the sunroof. It's rainy in Oregon right now, so this is not a fun event. Any ideas?

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This is a weird one--after driving a couple hours, I've found that when I shift from Drive back to Park, the main sunroof opens! It gets about halfway, and then stops. At that point the sunroof switches are unresponsive, and only by turning the car on and off can I use the switches to close the sunroof. It's rainy in Oregon right now, so this is not a fun event. Any ideas?
It sounds like there may be an issue with the sunroof control module or the sunroof switch itself. It's possible that a glitch or fault in the module is causing the sunroof to open when the car is shifted into park. Alternatively, the sunroof switch may be stuck or malfunctioning, causing it to activate when it shouldn't.
To troubleshoot the issue, you could try resetting the sunroof control module. This can often resolve minor glitches or errors. To do this, you'll need to locate the module (it's usually located near the sunroof itself or in the headliner). Once you've found it, you can try disconnecting the battery and then waiting a few minutes before reattaching it. This will allow the module to reset itself.
If resetting the module doesn't fix the problem, you may need to take the car to a mechanic or dealership for further diagnosis. They'll be able to determine the root cause of the issue and recommend the necessary repairs. In the meantime, you can try using the sunroof switch as little as possible to avoid accidentally activating it.
 

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It sounds like there may be an issue with the sunroof control module or the sunroof switch itself. It's possible that a glitch or fault in the module is causing the sunroof to open when the car is shifted into park. Alternatively, the sunroof switch may be stuck or malfunctioning, causing it to activate when it shouldn't.
To troubleshoot the issue, you could try resetting the sunroof control module. This can often resolve minor glitches or errors. To do this, you'll need to locate the module (it's usually located near the sunroof itself or in the headliner). Once you've found it, you can try disconnecting the battery and then waiting a few minutes before reattaching it. This will allow the module to reset itself.
If resetting the module doesn't fix the problem, you may need to take the car to a mechanic or dealership for further diagnosis. They'll be able to determine the root cause of the issue and recommend the necessary repairs. In the meantime, you can try using the sunroof switch as little as possible to avoid accidentally activating it.
Thanks for the suggestion. Would simply disconnecting the battery for a minute or two reset that module, or do I need to do something at the module itself?
 

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Thanks for the suggestion. Would simply disconnecting the battery for a minute or two reset that module, or do I need to do something at the module itself?
Disconnecting the battery will do the same thing. You can try that. I dont see a common thing between the 2 things. No input to the sunroof as far as I know that is connected to the shift position. That is why I was thinking about corrosion. Seen tons of weird stuff on Rav4's. Water leak and getting into connectors.
 

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Disconnecting the battery will do the same thing. You can try that. I dont see a common thing between the 2 things. No input to the sunroof as far as I know that is connected to the shift position. That is why I was thinking about corrosion. Seen tons of weird stuff on Rav4's. Water leak and getting into connectors.
Yup. I'm not on any other forums besides Toyota ones, but its not uncommon for water leaks to cause all kinds of weird issues on any Toyota. Usually starts with a windshield replacement not being sealed correctly, then water runs down either A pillar and leaks into the JB (junction box), corrodes, and creates all kinds of odd electrical problems.
 
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