[s-cars] another mystery - phantom sunroof

[Brian Armstead]

Jerry,

Huw Powell used to be a regular on the Type 44 list, and he lurks on 
this list from time to time.  Google "Human Speakers," his company.  He 
specializes in rebuilding EPI speakers and other brands.

Brian

Jerry Scott wrote:
> Hey JC
> Since you are a vintage audio hobbyist, have you ever done a foam 
> resuspension of a 12 in. woofer?  I have a set of JBL L65 Jubals and need to 
> have refoam on the cones.  Is this much of a job as a DIYer?  I have ordered 
> the foam on line and waiting for delivery.
> Jerry
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "JC" <jc at j2c3.com>
> To: "'Peter Schulz'" <pcschulz at comcast.net>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 7:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] another mystery - phantom sunroof
>
>
>   
>> Funny this comes up...
>>
>> I was driving around few days ago and kept hearing this funny whirrr-click
>> noise from 'sorta behind me???' Couldn't figure it out.  Finally looked up
>> and the sunroof was periodically (5 mins or so) going into the first click
>> of "tilt-mode" and then closing back down again.  Spun the switch a few
>> times and seems settled with no recurrence. My plan was to use some of the
>> high-quality contact cleaner I keep around for my vintage audio hobbies 
>> (aka
>> Deoxit) which is typically a miracle substance for such issues.
>>
>> With recent multiple reports I wonder if there's a temp factor that can
>> cause a borderline switch to go funky..?
>>
>> Makes me nervous in this weather though - I've heard the story of 'roofs
>> opening while there's 18 inches of snow on top that suddenly gets dumped
>> into the passenger compartment...
>>
>> JC
>> (just down the street in Andover)
>>
>>     
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
>>> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Peter Schulz
>>> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 11:30 AM
>>> To: s-car-list at audifans.com List
>>> Subject: [s-cars] another mystery - phantom sunroof
>>>
>>> Evidently a wet foot wasn't enough...
>>>
>>> This morning went to start and warm up the Mrs'  Green/Ecru wagon.
>>> Who btw is already late for work..
>>>
>>> ggrrrr grrrr grrrrr click click....
>>>
>>> Argh, got the portable battery pack to jump the car, and of
>>> course the alligator clips wont fit over the jump post....
>>>
>>> Pull the rear seat, pull the battery, swap in another, go to
>>> start the car.
>>>
>>>       
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