Why is the sunroof on my car stuck?

Why is the sunroof on my car stuck?

There are several different versions of sunroofs; most open and close automatically with the touch of a button. If your sunroof suddenly becomes stuck open, and it’s rainy or cold outside, you’ve got a major problem. The two main causes of a stuck sunroof are a lack of power and debris stuck in the sunroof’s tracks.

What to do if your sunroof is not open?

If the sunroof did not reach the full vent open position, press and hold the vent switch until vent switch for at least 5 seconds to recalibrate the sunroof position. 12. Cycle the sunroof from the full – vent – open position to the full-slide-open position and back to the full – vent – open position at least 7 complete times.

How do you reset the sunroof on a Mercedes Benz?

Doors closed bonnet/hood and boot/trunk closed and engine running. There are some odd issues with resetting the one-touch operations of the sunroof and windows. For example, to reset a window, you have to first lower it, and then hold the switch in the second click up position for about five seconds after the glass is fully raised.

Why does my sunroof bounce when I raise it?

If you happen to hold the switch in the second click down position for five seconds after it is fully lowered, before you raise it, then it resets “upside-down” and it might actually not understand the fully raised position, causing it to “bounce” open when auto-raised. The sunroof is the same way.

What causes the sunroof on a car to not close?

If you can open and close the sunroof manually, then the motor is broken and needs to be replaced. Step 4 Check the sunroof wiring as a short can cause it to stop working.

Doors closed bonnet/hood and boot/trunk closed and engine running. There are some odd issues with resetting the one-touch operations of the sunroof and windows. For example, to reset a window, you have to first lower it, and then hold the switch in the second click up position for about five seconds after the glass is fully raised.

What should I do if my sunroof is stuck open?

If there is high resistance, however, then there is a short and the wires must be replaced. Clean the sunroof tracks, as dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. You should regularly clean your sunroof tracks so debris doesn’t build up in the tracks.

If you happen to hold the switch in the second click down position for five seconds after it is fully lowered, before you raise it, then it resets “upside-down” and it might actually not understand the fully raised position, causing it to “bounce” open when auto-raised. The sunroof is the same way.