(sunroof problem)

[Andrew Duane]

This sounds like a classic case of the tracks needing to be lubed.
Often, the motor will bog down before it stops; in your case it seems
like maybe only one side is bogging down.

I can't remember what the current consensus is on lubricant? White
lithium grease?

/Andrew
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com
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> On Behalf Of spcole at mn.rr.com
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 1:37 PM
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> Subject:
> 
> Hello Every one,
> 
> I have an interesting issue I need some help with.  I have a 91 200
> 20vtq that has the sun roof retracted in the moonroof position and it
> stops moving about 3 inches before it's closed.  I tried manually over
> riding the motor, but to no effect.  The moon roof panel appears to
get
> stuck on the driver's side when it gets ~3" from the front and gets
> pulled hard into the side of the opening on the driver's side.  The
car
> hadn't had an issue in the past and the moon roof operated fine.  I
can
> see what looks like scraps on the top of it like it's tilted and
> retracted, but can't confirm weather it is.
> 
> Any one have a BTDT or any advice?
> 
> Thanks
> Sean
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