Leccy sunroof only works on tilt..

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Post Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:01 pm

My leccy sunroof only works on tilt, it doesnt stop at the 1/2 way point then goes on and begins to pull back but gets stuck..

any suggestions?
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Post Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:22 pm

Have you taken it apart recently ?
If so are you sure the motor was set to the same point as the roof when it went back together.

If it's just stopped working for no reason then park the car in the shade and try it once it's cooled down. I've had a similar problem where it's slightly out of alignment and starts to stick when it gets hot.
A little tweek of the torx screws sorts it out.
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Post Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:17 am

its been like it since i had it.. cold or hot

changed the panel itself but it didnt have any effect on the 1/2 workingness
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Post Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:34 am

Jhonno,

If you want it looked at, I'm a dab hand with the sunroof mechanism. I've had the complete system (runners, cables the lot) out of my car, so know how it goes back and should be setup etc.

It's actually fairly simple when you understand how it works.

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Post Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:53 pm

The sunroof seals loose their flexibility over time and can cause the sunroof to get stuck when trying to open in the slide mode.
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Post Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:08 am

ian332isport wrote:Jhonno,

If you want it looked at, I'm a dab hand with the sunroof mechanism. I've had the complete system (runners, cables the lot) out of my car, so know how it goes back and should be setup etc.

It's actually fairly simple when you understand how it works.

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Think i'll take you up on that dude.. when im down next (think 1st/2nd/3rd Aug..)
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Post Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:12 am

Jhonno wrote:
ian332isport wrote:Think i'll take you up on that dude.. when im down next (think 1st/2nd/3rd Aug..)
I'm working 1st & 2nd, but the 3rd is okay.

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