Power roof question

[Crashtest]

The Hummer I am getting (H3) has a power roof, but did that come like that from the factory? I heard the dealer say that they sometimes use another company to actually install the sunroof. How common is this?

[Crashtest]

The Hummer I am getting (H3) has a power roof, but did that come like that from the factory? I heard the dealer say that they sometimes use another company to actually install the sunroof. How common is this?

[f5fstop]

ask the dealer where it was installed or look at the window sticker

[1COOLH3]

Send me the VIN # and I can tell you if it is on the Factory Build Sheet.

[usetosellhummer]

BULL

[1COOLH3]

Not sure what the "BULL" is about but here is the build sheet for my H3 with the sunroof.

Yours should have Option code CF5 if it is a factory sunroof.

GM Vehicle Inquiry System VIN 5GTDN136568126320
VEHICLE BUILD

Merchandising Model : RN15306 -2006 HUMMER H3 SUV
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 2656 kg (5856 lb) Order Number : JGTQN0
Build Date : 07/28/2005 Build Plant : 56806
OPTION CODES
AJ1 - TINTED WINDOW AR9 - DELUXE FRONT BUCKET SEAT
AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY AU3 - ELECTRIC SIDE DOOR LOCK CONTROL
AXP - VEHICLE ID A31 - POWER WINDOWS
BVE - BLACK TUBULAR ASSIST STEPS ***DEALER INSTALLED*** B30 - CARPETED FLOOR COVERING
B32 - OVERSIZED FRONT & REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS B33 - OVERSIZED RR CARPETED FLOORMAT
B41 - OVERSIZED CARGO AREA CARPETED FLOORMAT CF5 - POWER SUNROOF
C60 - AIR CONDITIONING C7X - GVW 5850
DE6 - O/S REMOTE, ELECTRIC MIRROR DF5 - INSIDE MIRROR
DNR - DEALER INSTALLED EVA - TEST DVT, EVAP EMISSION
E6V FE9 - 50-STATE EMISSIONS
GME - MARK OF EXCELLENCE BADGE G94 - LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
HC4 - REAR AXLE 4.56 JB9 - BRAKE LIGHT
JJA - PT DRESS SUBASSEMBLY INSTALLED JL4 - STABILITRAK-STABILITY CONTROL
KG7 - 125 AMP GENERATOR K34 - CRUISE CONTROL
L52 - 3.5L DOHC 220HP ENGINE M30 - 4-SPD AUTOMATIC TRANS W/ STABILITRAK-STABILITY CONTROL
NR6 - 4:1 TRANSFER-CASE NT9 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM TIER 2
NZZ - SKID PLATES N33 - TILT STEERING COLUMN
P2R - HUMMER NAMEPLATE QA7 - ALUMINUM WHEEL
QLB - LT285/75R16/C BW TIRE R6P - SPECIAL PAINT
R8A - LAM INVOICE EXEMPTIONS SLA - SHREVEPORT PLANT
SLM - STOCK ORDERS T61 - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
T96 - FOG LAMPS UA6 - THEFT DETERENT SYSTEM
UB0 - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD UE1 - ONSTAR SERVICE: INCLUDES 1 YEAR SAFE & SOUND PLAN
UNH - ROOF MOUNTED LAMP MARKER ***DEALER INSTALLED*** UQ3 - ENHANCED AUDIO SPEAKER SYSTEM
UY7 - WIRING HARNESS TRUCK TRAILER U2K - XM SATELLITE RADIO - SERVICE FEE EXTRA. 1ST 3 MONTHS INCL.
VR4 - TRAILER HITCH WEIGHT DIST. PLATFORM VXS - VEHICLE COMPLETE
V22 - CHROME RADIATOR GRILLE V73 - US VEHICLE STATEMENT
XLB - LT285/75R16 BW FRONT TIRE YC0 - CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
YD3 - AXLE FOR GVW PLATE YD6 - REAR SPRING
YLB - LT285/75R16 REAR TIRE ZLB - LT285/75R16 SPARE TIRE
ZM6 - OFF ROAD SUSPENSION PKG INCL: *LT285/75R16 ON/OFF ROAD TIRES *4:1 2-SPEED TRANSFER CASE *ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED FULL LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL *SPECIALLY TUNED SHOCKS ZY1 - SOLID PAINT
Z82 - TRAILER HITCH AND WIRING HARNESS 1SB - ADVENTURE PACKAGE INCL: OFF ROAD SUSPENSION OVERSIZED FRONT CARPETED FLOOR MATS OVERSIZED REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS
1SZ - OPTION PACKAGE DISCOUNT 19I - EBONY
19J - EBONY 41U - BLACK
6ZJ - COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER 7ZJ - COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER

[Crashtest]

Is it normal for it to be installed by another place, and not from the factory on new H3's?

[HummerNewbie]

I have yet to hear of an aftermarket sunroof on an H3. On an H2 yes, but not anything newer then maybe '04 that I have seen.

[First Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
I have yet to hear of an aftermarket sunroof on an H3. On an H2 yes, but not anything newer then maybe '04 that I have seen. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you bought an H3 out of Georgia there is a good chance that the sunroof is aftermarket.My friend in Georgia installs sunroofs and Leather trim for local H3 dealers.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by First Hummer:
If you bought an H3 out of Georgia there is a good chance that the sunroof is aftermarket.My friend in Georgia installs sunroofs and Leather trim for local H3 dealers. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am surprised that it is cheaper for the dealerships to go aftermarket rather than just ordering it that way from the factory. Guess I am glad mine won't be coming from GA.

[fourfourto]

sunroofs were (are ? ) on restriction not many base or adventure has them ramp hummer on li ny is putting in aftermarket sunroofs that cost more than factory

[DWPC]

We couldn't find a green Adventure with a sunroof at any So CA dealer. We were offered but passed on a local sunroof install; didn't want to be on the steep part of the learning curve.

[Frisco Ken]

I live in Coloraado and my H3 did not come with the sunroof. The sunroof was installed prior to me picking up the vehicle. I am dissapointed that it is smaller than the factory installed version. It works great but it's about 2" smaller than the factory version.

[fourfourto]

do you have pic of inside to see how they did customizing headliner also did they leave 2 inches of groved roof on the outside

[HoKC]

If your paste this URL into your browser and then replace the VIN # with yours it will pull a copy of the window sticker for you. Works with only a few exceptiions.

http://www.gmbuypower.com/nvlWindowSticker.bp?print=True&VIN=5GTDN136768160503 (http://www.gmbuypower.com/nvlWindowSticker.bp?print=True&amp;VIN=5GTDN1367681605 03)

[HummerNewbie]

Very cool link KC.

Thanks

[kacyk]

The stock roof is huge, but if had my choice I'd get a Webasto panoramic or a huge cloth top.

[f5fstop]

My saying with an aftermarket installed sunroof is: caveat emptor.
Problem with non-factory installed sunroofs is warranty. The selling dealer should honor the sunroof warranty for the same time span as the rest of the vehicle; however, if you are traveling and the sunroof fails, another dealer does NOT have to honor the warranty on the sunroof.
In addition, another dealer may not be able to obtain parts to even repair, at your cost, the non-factory sunroof. Yes, the selling dealer will most likely reimburse you for any repair, but again, will parts be available.
I, personally, had an experience with a non-factory sunroof installed in MI, but failing in FL. Was not pretty driving back with a plastic garbage bag taped to the roof. The sunroof guide had broken and jammed, even preventing manual closure.

Let me also add that a sunroof designed and installed at the factory has been roll tested for crash worthiness. Aftermarket installed sunroofs MAY weaken the roof structure or in the case of a panoramic sunroof, a roof cross member might be removed. I say might and may, since some suppliers (such as Wabasto installed by their own trained installers) will most likely not weaken or damage anything. I would be more worried about the local sunroof shop and Billy-bob with a reciprocating saw.

[killian]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HoKC:
If your paste this URL into your browser and then replace the VIN # with yours it will pull a copy of the window sticker for you. Works with only a few exceptiions. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

As long as were talking about vin #s, I suggest that you cover up the vin window on your dashboard. It's no problem for a thief with the right connections to have your vin run to obtain a key code and drive off with your vehicle, Hummer or otherwise. Just a suggestion.

[Captain Steve]

In Cal its illegal to cover the VIN. Not worth a parking ticket..er..revenue enhancement stream

[fourfourto]

in ny vin is on registration sticker also

[HoKC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by killian:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HoKC:
If your paste this URL into your browser and then replace the VIN # with yours it will pull a copy of the window sticker for you. Works with only a few exceptiions. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

As long as were talking about vin #s, I suggest that you cover up the vin window on your dashboard. It's no problem for a thief with the right connections to have your vin run to obtain a key code and drive off with your vehicle, Hummer or otherwise. Just a suggestion. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The Ability to obtain a Key Code from a VIN # has become harder. It is a Dealer Only option now and only available to a few within the dealership, each request is logged as well. It used to be fairly easy to obtain but that has changed in the last 4-6 months.

[killian]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The Ability to obtain a Key Code from a VIN # has become harder. It is a Dealer Only option now and only available to a few within the dealership </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Key codes are still available to the parts department of any GM dealership.

The only thing that's changed is that now key codes for GM vehicles cost $15 through second party sources where they were previously free. I call for key codes based on vin #s several times a day. If I can do it anyone can. GM codes are a bit harder to obtain since Cross Country took over GM roadside, but then that's not much of a surprise since they (cross country) are entirely useless.

Wouldn't a well connected "bad guy" pay fifteen bucks to have a key code to your H3?

[f5fstop]

key codes are still easy to obtain, as well as the resistance for a pass system that uses a chip. i had my VIN on my Vette covered w/black electrical tape, but feel it is not necessary for the H3.

[Frisco Ken]

I will try to get a picture of the sunroof in the next day or two.