Why is my sunroof track not working properly?
This is a common issue among the vehicles where the sun roof gets stucked or isn’t opening or closing properly due to the plastic parts of the track getting brittle and breaking easily eventually interrupting the operation.
Where is the sunroof drive motor located on a car?
The sunroof drive motor assembly is located in the rear hatch area behind the vertical section of carpet on the driver’s side of the car. On most cars the motor assembly will have a plastic cover over it which is held in place by six Phillips head screws.
Why do I need to replace the weatherstrip on my sunroof?
Sunroof weatherstripping prevents water leaks into your car’s interior. It seals and protects the glass or metal sunroof; without it, your car interior stands exposed to water stains. When weatherstripping degrades or breaks down, replace it to ensure continuous protection. Cracks form inside the rubber after months of exposure to the elements.
What does the sunroof do on a Ford?
The sunroof is a sliding glass panel on the roof of the vehicle that allows light or fresh air to enter inside. This is a common issue among the Ford vehicles where the sun roof gets stucked or isn’t opening or closing properly due to the plastic parts of the track getting brittle and breaking easily eventually interrupting the operation.
The sunroof drive motor assembly is located in the rear hatch area behind the vertical section of carpet on the driver’s side of the car. On most cars the motor assembly will have a plastic cover over it which is held in place by six Phillips head screws.
How do you move the sunroof on a Volvo?
The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. There is a large screw with a button in the middle on the motor assembly. Turning the screw with a screwdriver will depress the button and allow you to move the sunroof BUT, it also adjusts the stop location for open and closed.
How does a new sunroof on a pelican work?
When the new style sunroofs with the plastic gears were installed, the third limit switch was added to stop the sunroof in the fully raised position. A slip clutch on the cable drive motor stops the roof in the fully retracted position. However, the new style sunroof used a different style slip clutch than the old mechanisms.
What are the limit switches on a sunroof?
On most cars the motor assembly will have a plastic cover over it which is held in place by six Phillips head screws. All sunroofs installed since February 1986 have three limit switches at the motor assembly. Prior to that they had two.