How do you lock a sunroof?

How do you lock a sunroof?

When the car’s electrical system is set in at least ignition position I, the central locking button in the driver’s door or passenger door can be used to close the sunroof. Give a long press on the central locking button until the sunroof starts moving towards the closed position. Then release the button.

What do I do if my sunroof won’t close?

If it is still stuck, they may check out the sunroof cable as it may have slid into the path of the guides and lift arm. You may need to remove the sunroof plate to access and resit the sunroof cable. Then you replace the J plate and test that the lift arms move fully.

Why won’t my sunroof open all the way?

Check the sunroof wiring as a short can cause it to stop working. If there is no resistance, then the wiring is fine. 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.

Is there a fuse for the sunroof?

Blown Fuse: Like most electronic components on your car, your power moonroof has a fuse that protects the system from voltage spikes. If the fuse blows, the moonroof will not open or close (and may be stuck open if that was the moonroof’s position when the fuse blew).

How do I make sure my sunroof is closed?

How to Troubleshoot a Sunroof That Won’t Close

  1. Remove the glass from the sunroof to access the lift arms.
  2. Lift up the sunroof cable as it may have slid into the path of the guides and lift arm.
  3. Ensure that the sunroof motor is running properly.
  4. Check the sunroof wiring as a short can cause it to stop working.

Is the 944 worth buying?

With prices ranging between $9,000 to $24,000 on average, the Porsche 944 is surely worth buying in 2021. When people talk about classic Porsches, 904, 906, 908, and 917 almost always lead the conversation. Further development of their mid-level offering led to the 944— a front-engined-rear-wheel-drive Porsche.

How are the sunroofs on 944s raised and lowered?

The sunroofs on 944s are raised and lowered by two lifting arms at the rear edge of the roof. On cars made after February 1986, the lifting arms are operated by plastic gears (one for each lifting arm mechanism). The plastic gears have a small set of teeth which operate the lifting arms.

How do I replace the plastic gears on a 944 sunroof?

The first step in replacing the plastic gears in the late model 944 sunroof is to determine whether one or both of the gears are stripped. If only one of the gears is stripped, it simplifies the replacement process. The gear which has not been stripped can be use as a reference for setting the other lifting arm.

What are some of the Porsche 944 problems?

The one common issue with the Porsche 944 is a leaking sunroof, so much so that many seek out a rare model without a sunroof. This is due primarily to the obvious fact that seals don’t last forever, therefore water ingress into the cabin is a common complaint.

How do you open the sunroof on a Toyota Corolla?

However, you may be able to take the ignition switch to Position 2 and engage the sunroof using the up arrow on the console button. With the arms retracted and the ignition switch in Position 1, depressing the down arrow will cause the lifting arms to move toward the locked (closed) position.

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