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(Message started by: cossieguy on Nov 4^th, 2006, 12:04pm)

Title: Sunroof
Post by cossieguy on Nov 4^th, 2006, 12:04pm

Went to use my sunroof for the first time in a couple of weeks and nothing >:( No motor noises even. Rear windows are working and I believe these share the same fuse so not a fuse problem. Do the motors on these just go like that? No other electrical problems just the roof. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. PS how do you get the cowling off? Removed the 2 retaining screws but it still doesn't want to budge, is it just very stiff?
Guy.

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by scorpio_man on Nov 4^th, 2006, 12:49pm

hi there

have a read of my/geoff w's write up. http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/sunroof.htm

you need to bend the motor cover a wee bit, then take the motor out. grease/oil as shown, then try moving the glass by hand (easier by 2 people).

hth

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by Simmo on Nov 4^th, 2006, 2:36pm

Guy, The cover is held along the back edge by two spring clips. They are b....y tight and I find that if you pull the unit backwards and try to get a little sideways movement on it at the same time it does help. Basically wiggle it backwards. This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/sunroofmtr.htm) link may also help in addition to the one Andrew has provided.

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by cossieguy on Nov 7^th, 2006, 9:47am

Sunroof now working! :) Knew it wasn't the fuse, so what else could stop power? Checked R27 in Aux box in glove box, it was loose, reseated relay and hey presto. Thanks for advise gents.
Guy.

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by mr._floppy on Nov 7^th, 2006, 10:27am

See, all faults don't need to be expensive :-*

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by cossieguy on Nov 7^th, 2006, 1:32pm

on 11/07/06 at 10:27:39, mr._floppy wrote:

See, all faults don't need to be expensive :-*

[] HOWEVER, with the Scorpio it's rarely this easy!

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by Spannerdemon on Nov 7^th, 2006, 4:02pm

Good bit of advice for everybody with a sunroof.

Sunroofs generally jam up through lack of use and almost nil maintenance.

They deserve better!! ;D

During the winter months, open and shut your sunroof at least a couple of times a month, just to keep everything moving. A spray of WD40 along the slides and a wipe round the seals with a bit of clean damp cloth only takes a couple of minutes.

Doesn't take much. but can save such a lot of hassle, and next Summer it will open without any problem. :D

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by TiberiuS on Nov 7^th, 2006, 4:37pm

Sunroof? with C/C? ;D

It's always lovely and warm or lovely and cold, don't even need the leccy windows with that amount of wizardry ;)

Haven't used mine in ages, last time was only to clean all the moss and other crupp out of the runners but it does still open, just been outside and checked ;)

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by Geoff_W on Nov 7^th, 2006, 11:36pm

Clear winters night, roof open, starry sky, heated seats on and heat directed at me feet (lovely) ::)

Title: Re: Sunroof
Post by taliban on Nov 8^th, 2006, 5:38pm

mine opens with global unlock, so motor works, but generally doesnt with the switch, oh well, a job for the spring....