A good sunroof FAQ sticky

[GOOBER]

Someone needs to write a really detailed write up on how the sunroof works (function wise and how it repels water), can be repaired, and common issues because most e30s have them and I can't count the number of times I went looking for information in a million different places.

That is all.

[e30this]

A sticky on fixing sunroofs would be amazing!! I need to fix mine ASAP..

[Japandrew73]

it would help with my moonroof instal also...

[SamE30e]

+1

Wouldn't mind knowing how to get the sucker apart to change the cables.

[GOOBER]

+1

Wouldn't mind knowing how to get the sucker apart to change the cables.

That's actually pretty easy. Remove the panel, and unscrew all of the plates. Then crank the sunroof all the way as if you were cranking it open. Once it's all the way cranked back you should be able to just pull them out with some cranking to help them out. Now reinstallation requires some lining up and precise cranking.

I just did this on my car.

[ThaiRacer]

Yeah my sunroof doesnt work when i roll back it doesnt go no where

[StereoInstaller1]

Mine has been fuxord for like 5 years, but has not gotten any worse.

[ThaiRacer]

i want to know how to fix the dam problem

[OOMPH!]

Yeah my sunroof doesnt work when i roll back it doesnt go no where

i want to know how to fix the dam problem

Sounds like you need a new sunroof motor. I do too. There should be a blank plastic plate next to the check light panel, pull that off and the motor is in there.

[NC325iC]

That's actually pretty easy. Remove the panel, and unscrew all of the plates. Then crank the sunroof all the way as if you were cranking it open. Once it's all the way cranked back you should be able to just pull them out with some cranking to help them out. Now reinstallation requires some lining up and precise cranking.

I just did this on my car.

if you take your crank off you can just push the cables in all the way forward and no precision cranking is needed.

[transatlantic0207]

installation is the only thing stopping me from buying and installing a moonroof....someone make a sticky!!!!