Sun Roof Problems

[Jayster9]

I own a 1996 318 TI, I've had this on going problem with my sunroof. It seems to have a mind of it's own as to when it's going to open or close. The result is I don't use it, and that's a drag in the summer time. Sometimes I hit the switch and it opens fine, it's the closing part that can be a problem. It will close a little bit then stop. I hit open it moves a little, then hit close it moves a little then stops. I turn the car off, restart it, try the switch again it closes a little, then stops or sometimes closes all together. I don't want to be stuck with an open sun roof during a frequent summer thunder storm so I leave it closed. Can anyone offer some insight as to what might be causing this condition? Thanks in advance Jayster9

[tiFreak]

is it only stopping at one point on the track or is it stopping multiple times at random points? the sunroofs do have a built in point where they stop pretty far back on the track before opening all the way

sorry, my wording on that is less than perfect but I think I got what I was trying to say across

[Jayster9]

It stops where ever it wants, doesn't seem to be in any particular spot, but I have to admit I wasn't looking for that. But I'm pretty certain it happens at random spots. Sometimes it seems as though the signal coming from there switch is compromised. Perhaps a simple wiring problem?

P.S. Your ride looks awesome bro.

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by Jayster9

P.S. Your ride looks awesome bro.

thanks if it's just happening at random spots you may need to add grease to the sunroof track, I have no clue how to do that so I guess another member will need to answer that