[s-cars] S-CAR-List Digest, Vol 167, Issue 9

Thu Sep 28 13:54:05 PDT 2017

Hi Robin,

This is a been there done that reply.  Also refer to the Bentley manual,
either print or on-line; follow it to the letter and think about the
steps it is directing and why.  It's great to have a properly working
sunroof and mine has been that way for going on 4 years.

Mark

Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:26:00 -0400
From: trodri69 at gmail.com
To: Robin Stoddard <robinstoddard at mac.com>
Cc: Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net>, s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Sunroof is stuck open
Message-ID: <E6A45671-03CC-45FA-AC35-27DD43F3324B at gmail.com>
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Hi Robbin. Have you considered following the sunroof R&R instructions as
posted in the FAQ section on the Quattroworld URS4/URS6/RS2 forum? It
explains how to remove the sunroof which may enable you to identify and
repair the loose piece, whatever it is.

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> Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:26:00 -0400
> From: trodri69 at gmail.com
> To: Robin Stoddard <robinstoddard at mac.com>
> Cc: Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net>, s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Sunroof is stuck open
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> Hi Robbin. Have you considered following the sunroof R&R instructions as
> posted in the FAQ section on the Quattroworld URS4/URS6/RS2 forum? It
> explains how to remove the sunroof which may enable you to identify and
> repair the loose piece, whatever it is.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 22, 2017, at 3:16 PM, Robin Stoddard <robinstoddard at mac.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Tom,
> >
> > I had and continue to have a similar issue, however my sunroof is not
> stuck.
> > Right now it just rattles like crazy and I can hear a piece sliding
> back-and-forth when accelerating or braking. Because of the hassle, I have
> been thinking of removing the sunroof entirely and replacing it with a
> fibre glass or carbon fibre panel; or to fill in the area (metal) and make
> it as tho a sunroof didn’t exist in the first place.
> >
> > Robin
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Sep 16, 2017, at 9:19 AM, Tom Rodriguez <trodri69 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I am happy to report that the sunroof is now operating smoothly.  I
> followed Tom Green's advice and did a thorough cleaning and lubrication of
> the tracks.  In the process I located the cause of the raspy sound and the
> jamming: I recently had the headliner replaced because it was sagging and
> coming loose in places.  There is a thin piece of plastic trim around the
> perimeter of the sunroof opening that covers where the headliner tucks up
> in around the edges of the opening.  This trim piece is only visible from
> above and only when the sunroof is open.  This trim piece is designed to
> snap securely into place, but I found it to be flopping loosely on three
> sides which caused it to scrape against the sunroof during opening and
> closing.  Apparently the technician who replaced the headliner neglected to
> re-secure this trim piece at the end of the job.  Ultimately the loose trim
> piece got in the way and prevented the sunroof from closing.  Fortunately
> it didn't break.  I snapped the trim piece securely in place and raspy
> sound is gone.  On to the next task... stay tuned!
> >>
> >> Tom Rodriguez
> >> '95 S6, 280K miles
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: S-CAR-List [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
> Tom Green
> >> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 2:02 AM
> >> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> >> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Sunroof is stuck open
> >>
> >> It does not appear from your post that you have been following any PM
> schedule for the sunroof, Tom.  The sunroof requires frequent cleaning and
> lubrication of the tracks to keep it operating properly.  Since it is now
> open, this would be an opportune time to remedy some of the neglect and
> hopefully eliminate that raspy sound.  If you will assist the sunroof when
> it starts closing with a gentle push at the center it will usually help the
> motor close the sunroof once the tracks have been cleaned and lubricated.
> >>
> >> I don’t recommend trying to close the sunroof with either the motor or
> crank until you clean and inspect the tracks.
> >>
> >> Tom
> >>
> >>> On Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 6:39 PM,Tom Rodriguez <
> trodri69 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Gents,
> >>>
> >>> My sunroof is stuck in the open position.  I've taped some plastic
> >>> sheeting over the opening to keep the rain out. This is working well
> >>> as a temporary band-aid, but I'll need to fix it correctly before
> cooler weather sets in.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The sunroof has always been a bit finicky, sometimes requiring two or
> >>> three attempts turning the control knob to get it to close fully.
> >>> About a year ago it started making a rasping sound so I stopped using
> >>> it.  About two weeks ago I returned from a two-week vacation to find a
> >>> dead battery. I live on a hill so I started the car by coasting down
> >>> our street and releasing the clutch.  The car started and with the
> >>> surge of electricity the sunroof opened spontaneously although the
> control know was in the closed position.
> >>> I heard the raspy sound as the sunroof slid open, and now it will not
> close.
> >>> I've turned the control knob to every position including open, closed
> >>> and tilt, and the sunroof will not close more than an inch or two from
> >>> the fully open position.
> >>>
> >>> Any thoughts/advice on how to fix this would be most appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> Tom Rodriguez
> >>>
> >>> '95 S6, 280K miles
> >>
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