Easy way to get my sunroof to open more??
06-23-2005, 03:08 PM
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With my sunroof, if I try to raise it, and at any point, let go of the button to raise it, I am unable to get it to go any higher, unless I lower it all the way, and start over. Also, intermittently, it will only open about enough to get my fingers through. This thread has been helpful. I will try fiddling with the microswitch, see how high I can get it to go
With my sunroof, if I try to raise it, and at any point, let go of the button to raise it, I am unable to get it to go any higher, unless I lower it all the way, and start over. Also, intermittently, it will only open about enough to get my fingers through. This thread has been helpful. I will try fiddling with the microswitch, see how high I can get it to go
06-23-2005, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ErichCS
Question, why do you assume its the switch? Can't it be the gear or rod? I just assumed the switch either said the roof was there or wasn't? Just curious...
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06-23-2005, 11:33 PM
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I just tried mine and while holding the switch and it went up about another 2 inches. Is there any way to adjust the metal triangle piece that normally presses the switch in?
06-24-2005, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by schnellfahrer
I have to press the microswitch to get the roof to open all the way. I think it's the plastic thing on the sunroof that's at the wrong angle. I haven't had time to play with it.
want to know how to fix it in 3 seconds?
take the roof off. put the switch activator, that metal thing on the sunroof that touches the switch. on the ground. and push down on it with the sunroof. it will slightly bend that metal thing. and the switch will then be fixed.
06-24-2005, 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 35thSLP
I just tried mine and while holding the switch and it went up about another 2 inches. Is there any way to adjust the metal triangle piece that normally presses the switch in?
06-24-2005, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 35thSLP
I just tried mine and while holding the switch and it went up about another 2 inches. Is there any way to adjust the metal triangle piece that normally presses the switch in?
DO NOT BEND THE PART. The roof is fiberglass, you will do more damage than good. Do it the right way.
06-24-2005, 10:18 AM
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So are you saying adjust the sunroof tab (by turning the allen screws that hold it on), so that it is angled up more, so that it hits the switch harder/more??
I thought that triangle sensor switch was just used as a safety to make sure the roof was in before the motor turned??
I thought that triangle sensor switch was just used as a safety to make sure the roof was in before the motor turned??
06-24-2005, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyK
So are you saying adjust the sunroof tab (by turning the allen screws that hold it on), so that it is angled up more, so that it hits the switch harder/more??
I thought that triangle sensor switch was just used as a safety to make sure the roof was in before the motor turned??
I thought that triangle sensor switch was just used as a safety to make sure the roof was in before the motor turned??
That microswitch has more function than just a safety.
06-24-2005, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteL
Yes! There are 2 adjusting screws for that tab. Loosen them, and the tab goes up and hits the micro switch. Just keep adjusting them up until the roof opens all the way.
That microswitch has more function than just a safety.
That microswitch has more function than just a safety.
Do I need to shim the tab, or will loosening the screws just act like an adjustment, keeping the tab tight--but moved?
06-24-2005, 06:57 PM
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by adjusting the tab up or down you can set the amount the sunroof opens essentially. the tighter the tab is on the switch the wider the roof will open, at least until it is at full open.
06-24-2005, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bret 944
I'm saying switch as well. When mine stops, I just hold the microswitch up with my finger while pressing the sunroof button, and I get another inch or so.
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