> > The loud cracking (actually, sounds more like a plastic gear skipping or
> > jumping) coming from near where the button is. I have yet to aquire
> > directions nor time (weekend is coming up soon!) to remove the headliner
> > and inspect whatever and attempt to figure out how it works, and what is
> > wrong.

Does the skipping sound repeated if you keep opening? If so, your
sunroof cable and motor gear worn and you ne to replace them. You could
start with a set of cable if doing it your self. if that doesn't solve
the problem, you need a new motor as well. Motor and cables replacement
are common problems on SC sunroof.

They are relatively easy to change.