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Why does the Tiguan sunroof close unevenly with one side higher than the other?

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Correia

07/29/25 3:27am

The reasons why the Tiguan sunroof closes unevenly with one side higher than the other include aging and deformation of the sealing rubber strip, foreign objects in the guide rail, or malfunction of the lifter. Below is an introduction to the Tiguan: Introduction: The Volkswagen Tiguan is a car produced by Shanghai Volkswagen, with its price announced on March 26, 2010. This compact SUV made its first appearance to consumers at the 2009 Guangzhou Auto Show. Upon its debut, it received widespread attention and popularity. Advantages: Whether in terms of power performance or fuel economy, it delivers outstanding performance. The matched 6-speed manual transmission and Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission can better utilize the power, providing vigorous power while also being more environmentally friendly in terms of emissions. Power: The Tiguan is equipped with the industry-leading 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines, which are powerful and more fuel-efficient, making them pioneers in the trend of high efficiency and low consumption for future engines.

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HarperLee

08/12/25 7:18am

I've driven the Tiguan for several years and encountered this issue before. When one side of the sunroof is higher than the other and won't close, it's often due to track problems. Leaves, small stones, or dust might have gotten stuck in the tracks, causing misalignment. Another possibility is rust or deformation of the tracks, especially after rain or car washes when moisture causes metal parts to oxidize and expand. Motor issues could also be the culprit, such as dislocated or unevenly worn drive gears on one side creating imbalance during operation. My suggestion is to first manually clean the tracks with a soft cloth to remove debris and apply some automotive grease to see if it resets. If that doesn't work, avoid forcing it shut to prevent chain damage and take it directly to a repair shop. Regular maintenance, including periodic cleaning of sunroof tracks, can prevent such issues and save unnecessary expenses. This type of malfunction is quite common in Volkswagen vehicles, so timely attention ensures safe driving.

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