[V8] Sunroof

[Robert Blake]

Thanks,  That makes sense.  I'll give it a shot

On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 3:59 PM, Steve B <urq at pacbell.net> wrote:

> That relay can only control one function, and since the sunroof is doing
> something, the relay is probably working.  I believe Dave's hypothesis is
> the best first place to check.
>
> Steve Buchholz
>
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Allan Vega <allanvega at comcast.net>
> To: "dsaad at icehouse.net" <dsaad at icehouse.net>
> Cc: v8audi <v8 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tue, Jun 19, 2012 11:15:56 PDT
> Subject: Re: [V8] Sunroof
>
> . There is a double wide relay in the pass side floor boards( not the kick
> panel ) this relay not only controls the windows, but the closing of the
> windows and sunroof via key. My money is on this relay being defective.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 19, 2012, at 2:04 PM, dsaad at icehouse.net wrote:
>
>  Hi Bob,
>>
>> My guess is that the problem is the sunroof motor - or more specifically
>> the limit switches mounted to it.  The motor is not too hard to remove,
>> and once out you can put an ohm meter to the switches and see if they are
>> working.  I have had to carefully disassemble mine and clean the contacts
>> over the years.  This is a good time to clean up/grease the tracks and
>> cables that operate the sunroof too.  If you do this you will greatly
>> prolong the life of the motor by reducing drag on it.
>>
>> To fully answer your reset question below, no.  There is nothing to reset
>> and no electronics involved.  The direction of the motor is determined by
>> the open/close switch and the limit switches.  All if this stuff is
>> located under the sunroof motor cover.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>  My sunroof seems to have a mind of it's own.  It's a 1993 and when you
>>> lock
>>> the door and hold the key the sunroof OPENS instead of closing.  Is it
>>> possible I can just disconnect the battery and it will rest itself.  I
>>> know
>>> everytime my PC has a problem my computer guy tells me to "Reboot".
>>>
>>> Bob Blake
>>>
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