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YOUR RESEARCHAnyone Ever Replace their Sunroof Controls
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I have the exact same problem and I cleaned the switch contacts to no avail.
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S-spiff, I can't imagine that there is another fix, other than to replace the switch assembly (not the whole panel).
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Using your finger nail or a screwdriver, carefully
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The middle one that only tilts the sunroof up actually works, and then I have to use the key in the lock to close it.
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When I bought my 99 C2, the owner told me the sunroof did not work.
When I bought my 99 C2, the owner told me the sunroof did not work.
The reason is that when he used to close the sunroof, the whole button would push up into the plastic casing (as if it was going into the headliner), so he decided to take the sunroof control unit apart, and crazy glue the the sides of the sunroof controls so that they would not be pushed upwards towards the headliner.
Well anyway, apparently the crazy glue seeped into the buttons, such that when you try to push the sunroof controls, they are like hard and frozen bricks -rock hard. The middle one that only tilts the sunroof up actually works, and then I have to use the key in the lock to close it.
I figure I may need to find this assembly in a salvage yard or something, but thought I 'd ask if anyone had any alternative ideas on how to fix this. I imagine the full assembly (with dome lights, etc) from the dealer may be more than a remanufactured engine!
Let me know of any thoughts.
Thanks,
Todd
99 C2
I have the exact same problem and I cleaned the switch contacts to no avail. I wonder what the switch will cost? I had to jumper the switch plug to operate it.
samk, I actually have two spare assemblies. I bought them when I rebuilt my car, after an interior fire. I never replaced mine, because it was not as damaged as I thought. One of the assemblies is out of a 99 996 and the panel is graphite grey to match the interior of the 99 cars. The other assembly is out of a later car and is the smooth black plastic.
I will sell either one for $125 plus shipping. I will keep one to replace mine, when I update my headliner. The light assembly is not included. You can reuse yours. It is held in with two metal clips and can be removed in about 30 seconds.
I'll take the one with the speckles (to match my 99 C2 interior), if still available. I assume on the other side it has electronic connections? I have not taken mine apart yet, so not sure what it looks like under there.
Thanks!
P.S. What are the two black alien eyes? Is that the temperature gauge for the climate control?
Todd, the one with the speckles (99) is yours. The alien eyes say on the back.."sensor fur Innenraumuberwachung" or part number 996.618.210.02....it's all alien to me. I would guess alarm sensor...the temp sensor is on the passenger side of the dash. There is a connector for the sensor and the sunroof switch on the back. If you PM your address and full name, I will ship the part via UPS ground. You can send me a personal check and if you are not 100% happy with the part, I will tear it up.
Sam, I don't need the other sunroof switch, only the panel. If we can fiqure out how to remove the switch, without damage, I would be happy to sell you just the switch for less. I can always take it to the dealer and have them remove it for me. If you remove yours, you can probably explain it to me or send a picture. I hate breaking fragile, expensive, plastic Porsche parts.
Tim, if there was an affordable way to delete the sunroof, I would also. I see the Honda has a nice one.
I will take the switch. I will PM with my name and address. I don't know how to remove the switch since mine is loose and pushes up into he headliner if I push it.
Thanks you are a lifesaver, Sam
Really? I love sunroofs... I love open cars, If I did not like the look of the Coupe so much I might have done a cab... but I was a little sick of dealing with convertible tops after my Boxster S.
Marc, here is wifey's toy car. She lets me borrow it whenever I need a dose of sunshine and tire shredding torque (420 ft/lbs out of a 6 litre V-12). I'm spoiled. The top is never a problem, because we never put it up. I guess the sunroof feels like a compromise. If she didn't have the convertible, I would probably appreciate the sunroof more.
Sam, rather than breaking the switch, while trying to remove it, you can have the newer black asembly. It is the newer style soft touch plastic. It has a couple miniscule scratches...they would not have prevented me from installing them in my car and I'm seriously ****. If you want the assembly on the left side of the picture, it's your's for $125, plus shipping.
Thanks Bro. I sent a PM to you. Let me know if you don't get it (sent to mfletch - never PM'd before though).
This forum is great. Can't believe somebody had two of what I needed.
Ivangene hooked me up with some pumpkins too, and he deserves credit too! A good week so far!!
Sam,
Sounds like you have the same issue that my previous owner had (before he crazy glued the whole thing into a frozen rock, haha).
Let the sun shine in!
Is there a better fix to the switch being loose to begin with? Mine is just starting to do this now. Anyone have instructions on how to get the assembly off (that Mark showed in the pics)? Once it's off, how do you fix other than getting the replacement part?
Sam, thank you. I will also include the light assembly (with 1 broken switch) in case you need parts off it.
S-spiff, I can't imagine that there is another fix, other than to replace the switch assembly (not the whole panel). The plastic tabs are pretty delicate.
Removing switch panel cover assembly and switch for 2003 996 sunroof:
1. Using your finger nail or a screwdriver, carefully
unclip the two covers A of the infrared
passenger compartment monitoring system.
2. Unscrew the two screws B.
3. Fold down the cover of the lifting/sliding roof
drive.
4. Unplug the sunroof power connector from the switch.
5. Carefully unclip the rear portion of the switch and slide the switch out.
http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/1...t%20Black.aspx
$33.00
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...MULIT%2DSWITCH
OEM-99761314700A05
$38.75
The 997 part is interchangable with 996's
Mine has started to do this - and I've taken it apart to take a look inside - there is a little plastic "foot" that has broken off on the other side.
Anyone have any good ideas to share on how to fix this? Thanks in advance!
