pongobaz

Add mine too. I've been trying cleaning and lubricating the rails, retraining... But it only lasts until the next ignition cycle. I guess it's new sunroof motor time.

lokmeup

Same symptoms/problem as OP describes. Any known solutions yet?

MiamiC70

The solution is replace the motor. Since, it is "annoying" but still working after a year this way I have better things to do with the $300+ a new sunroof motor which seemingly holds the "memory" would cost so I just hold my finger on it to open and close it. Annoying but cheap

Capt. Obvious

I wish their was an inexpensive option for removing the sunroof. I never use mine and I'd rather have the extra inch of headroom.

MiamiC70

Use mine everyday

996Ray

Check this thread out....one owner found success using this method (no he did not buy a new motor):

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...new-motor.html

Hope it works for you!!!

Ray

alpine003

X2,

Yeah I'm not ready to pay $1600 from GMG for this piece. The 45lb savings is nice but not that nice.

DB's997

Ohhhh, please elaborate! Mine rattles like crazy, so bad I don't use it. How/what fixed it?

clorigo

Hi there!

Sorry I just looked at this thread and saw the reply. The rattle I had was noticeable when the roof was closed (most of the time) and was because if an edge guard vibrating against it. I actually found the solution in a TSB when browsing a different site.

Anyway if that sounds like you - I ordered the replacement part from pelican. (number was updated as the part was also for a 997)

The part number is 99756467100

Hope this helps!

vwelch

I have a 2000 C4 and this reset procedure didn't work for me - I had to use "close" instead of "open". In other words:

1. Close the sunroof
2. Release the close button
3. Press the close button and hold it
4. After about 10 seconds the sunroof will cycle through a complete opening and closing. Keep the close button held down.
5. After the cycle completes, release the button and things work as they should (e.g. one touch).
6. But, at least for me, only until next ignition cycle :-(

I am noticing my sunroof seems to be sluggish. Seems like the next two things to try are lubricating the rails and other mechanisms, and then replace the motor.

I've seen some comments in this thread about lubrication but am not finding any clear directions. Pointers appreciated.

911Coastie

Add me to the list. I've ordered some Wurth True Glide for grease. It it works miracles on the older cable (Golde) sunroofs. My '76 BMW went from a barely operable hand crank to smooth as silk. I'll report back once I've done it.
-Lloyd

AA717driver

Ha! They don't need a fix, they just need to change the verbage in the Operating Manual!


TC

Cheekybird

pdobbs "I have a 2001 996 coupe. When operating the sunroof the back button will not work upon initially pressing it. Neither will the vent button. But if I push the forward button, the sunroof will raise. Then push the forward or back button again, it will close. Then, if I push the back button, it will open up fully. Seems a bit finicky."

Same here...annoying.

MiamiC70

Maybe some one should make a "sunroof defender". To warn of impending sunroof failure in 996's.

Cheekybird

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...new-motor.html

This link fixed mine....we'll see if it still works in the morning. Thanks....