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YOUR RESEARCH996/997 sunroof issues ?
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I’m living with it for now too, but will eventually replace the motor!
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If so, did you replace the motor and where did you source the motor from?
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You can tell it's not your switch by the fact that it worked for a little while after re-learning.
Hi all,
I have a 997 and the sunroof has recently started playing up. It wont slide open unless I first tilt up, tilt down and then try slide open. Additionally the one-touch open and one-touch close features no longer work. If you do a re-learn on the controls it starts working normally, but a few minutes later it reverts back to the "non-working" state.
I had a look on Rennlist and it seems to be a common problem in the US with 996 and 997's. Apparently the motor needs replacing.
Just wondering if anybody here has experienced the same issue? If so, did you replace the motor and where did you source the motor from?
Cheers,
Frank
Had the same challenge with my 996, and I lived with it. I would start with a new switch rather than a motor and I would also ask the dealer at the next service
Yep, same issue here and have been living with it for awhile now. It's unfortunately the motor unit that contains the logic board. I'll be replacing mine later this month.
You can tell it's not your switch by the fact that it worked for a little while after re-learning.
Its not too difficult to get to the motor its just time consuming - A and B pillars need to come off as do the sun visors - that gets the headliner off and its straightforward from there.
I’m living with it for now too, but will eventually replace the motor!
Are you going to DIY the motor replacement or have your dealer do it?
If you’re going to DIY it there are some detailed instructions on Rennlist and 6speedonline. You probably already found them but let me know if you want me to dig them up for you.
I have similar issues, but also slightly different. The housing for the switch has cracked, so isn't locating the switch properly - planning to replace this first. My roof will open, but when it closes, the wind deflector doesn't automatically lower and can get stuck between the sunroof closing and the body of the car. Strange - as it seems like a mechanical retraction system. Haven't really looked into it yet, but is on the list.
