[s-cars] Sunroof not bringing much sunshine ...

[Vincent Frégeac]

The switch doesn't not return to position when you close the SR with the
key. But, with the previous 2/3 close symptom, your SR rails definitely
requires some lube, and a good cleaning before the lube to remove all old
grease/gunk/dust probably stuck there. WD-40 does great for cleaning, then a
silicone lube.

And, with an unlubed SR, your problem is most probably related to a burnt
something: fuse, relay or, hopefully not, motor/motor brushes.



Vincent


2007/5/2, Lewis Consulting <lewisconsulting at sasktel.net>:
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> Thnks Bill,
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> When I use the key to close, my switch has always remained where it was...
> is it suppose to return
> to vertical if you remotely close the roof?  Some of my sunroof symptoms
> before was that upon
> sliding forward it would stop 2/3 of the way, then I would have to switch
> to the pop up mode, then
> close it.
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> Thanks Bill... I will venture into the switch !
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> Randy
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> Lewis Consulting
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> From: Bill Mahoney [mailto:wmahoney at disk.com]
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> Subject: [s-cars] Sunroof not bringing much sunshine ...
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> Randy,
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> My fix had to do with the dial control not returning to 12 and 6 oclock
> whenst the SR was closed.
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> I "think" your issue (i.e. dead SR) sounds more like an electrical issue.
> maybe a fuse, but that's
> too easy.
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> My guess is that an old and sticky SR could over power a relay and burn
> out a trace connection on
> the circuit board inside.
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> (btdt with cabrio window relay)
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> If you can find the SR relay perhaps you can open it, find the burned out
> spot and solder it up.
> This may be a stretch but it may work.
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> The larger issue is to lube up the SR and get it working properly so it
> doesn't draw too many amps.
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> If you do open the SR control panel and should you venture in to opening
> the switch, at first glance
> (IIRC) one of the contacts may appear to be worn out.
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> I believe a much closer inspection will show that this is how it was
> designed.  Look with a
> magnifying glass.
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> Now is also the time to install your summer floor mats, top off the pisser
> fluid and clean your
> engine.
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> There ya go!
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> Bill~sunshine~m
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