[pickwick]

I replaced some broken plastic parts at the front of my sunroof, and now it seems like it doesn't open as far as it used to (or maybe I just now noticed?) The rear edge is lifting only about 30mm, so the actual gap is <20. What should it be? Does this mean I have stripped gears (found lots of posts on those) or some other problem?

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[tsj9197]

i find with my sunroof that i have to push up on the switch at the front of the panel while i'm operating the lift switch on the console.

this then allows the sunroof to go up another inch or so (about 3" total??)

that switch tells the system that the panel in in place and is supposed to open when at full height.

i think there might be some adjustment of that black metal tongue on the panel.

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[bob blackwell]

Yes, the sunroof should open more than that, almost 3 inches when everything is working right. Usually adjusting the microswitches will correct the partial open problem. Under the metal tongue in the front center and in the rear driver side compartment where the electric motor and the screwdrive mechanism reside. Be careful, those plastic gears break easily. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[Scott Collins]

Be sure you understand how the thing works - go in the back, find the micro switches and motor assembly, and make sure that everything is tightened. There is a little screw - I mean tiny- that seems to want to work itself off the unit. Check this area closely and if you can't find the screw, just look around the back and drag one of those magnet tools around so that you might pick it up.



I recommend that you have a few extra plastic gears because when you might chew up a few while getting

the thing adjusted properly. It's a real PITA.



When I did this job on my '87 944 about 4 years ago, I remember thinking that I would pay someone to do this job the next time. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> I found a great DIY on this site: www.clarks-garage.com



Hope it helps.



-Scott

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