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SUNROOF, Budges but wont OPEN or CLOSE....STUCK

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Old 12-23-12, 10:09 AM
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Default SUNROOF, Budges but wont OPEN or CLOSE....STUCK

Hello,

My sunroof is basically stuck closed. Push the button to open & it grunts & budges a little but doesn't really go anywhere. Ditto when you push forward to close and/or pop the back up.

Searched for solutions but didn't really find any.

Help??!

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What happens when you hold the button?

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Originally Posted by salimshah
What happens when you hold the button?

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Thanks for the question,

In short nothing, no groans or grunting, It just does nothing( though I suspect the motors getting juice and burning itself up).

I tried some little tricks I found here an there but they called for popping up the sunroof and what not and mine really doesn't go anywhere, definitly won't pop up. It grunts but only budges...1/4" in either direction. The motor definitively activates,but only briefly.

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Ya, nothing really, tried again and it just moves a fraction up or down.

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Sorry, not much help seems to be coming ..

I am reluctant to suggest an assist to open as it might leave you with a larger problem ( sun roof that does not close). All mechanical things must be used on regular basis.

A visit to the dealership or competent mechanic may be needed.

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