I'm concerned about this happening again. It gets to a certain point then automatically retracts like an automatic garage door if you stop it with your hand. The consumer referenced plenum drain sunroof drain. Yesterday I was driving and had the whistle. Are you talking about the overhead dome lights near the control First check every fuse with a meter. With the sunroof electronics still connected the sunroof wire harness, but disconnected from the sunroof beam, press and hold the closed button until the motor stops.
Below is the instruction on how the sunroof switch operates. I will try and see if I can figure out what he means and if it helps I will let you know. At least thats what mine does. I drive a 99 wagon with no sunroof. Scared the poop out us. Nearly everyone I know with a 98 or 99 Passat has this problem.
For better write-up look in your manual in section self help or something like that. Kind of like those remote carstrucks you buy for your Heres how I fixed the switch on my 98 which was randomly causing the sunroof to openclosetilt. Ill give that a whirl if the little devil starts acting up again. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who suggested checking the drain tube periodically to ensure it was not clogged. The complaints begin 15 days from the purchase.
It rattles over bumps and can be physically be moved up and down when closed. She noticed the issue approximately four times within one month, especially in rainy conditions. I have checked everything listed above with no success. It is off the track. The approximate failure mileage was 32,300. The sensor detected something in the way of closing The Tape and wouldn't close.
Older ones were strictly mechanical - if you suddenly pressed reverse while you were fast-forwarding youd break the tape. It was a warm day nothing overhead or other vehicles nearby. It appears that its either grey or beige Im sure this issue has come up before but I couldnt find any info on it. The drivers side floor is soaking wet and we have been trying to dry it out for 6 days now. Did this happen at the dealership The some ass you mentioned is he an employee of said dealer If so. Wondering if this is a job I can do myself and if anyone knows how to do it.
The sunroof tubes and drain plug were replaced. Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 18,526 model year 2009 Routan vehicles. He would like reimbursement for these repairs. If it starts to work again we used to use a teflon lubricant called Teflube which is a teflon paste on the tracks and seal of sunroof as it withstands all temperatures Ive just had my headliner re-done and am about to reinstall the sliding sunroof cover with new guide pieces. I found lots of threads with this happening to 98-99s when the contacts were dirty. Thanks I did a search and it doesnt look like anyone else has had this problem but hopefully someone can help me.
Now I want to replace the guide pieces clean the tracks and re-lube if necessary. I had the same problem when I was detailing my car. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. The dealer informed the consumer the problem was inherent and there was definitely a defect in the sunroof design. Use a jumper cable to connect the positive terminal of the donor battery to positive terminal A in the fuse box.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will modify the ignition switch, free of charge. Has anyone had this happen to them If you hear the sunroof motor whirring before the sunroof tilts your switch is probably defective. When it opens, it is impossible to get it closed with the switch as it never returns to a predictable position based on the markings on the switch. Some glass fell inside but the majority of the glass exited the car. The beauty of this is you dont have to figure out how to get the knob assembly apart and lose the springs and ball bearings. Fast speed wiping will re-engage when you start driving again or if you reset the wiper while parked. Audi dealers will install a new fuel pump free of charge.
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label free of charge. You will have to release the key at just the right time but after a few tries you will get it. This is the 2nd incident in 5 weeks. While still holding the wrench button turn on the ignition all the way, but do not start. My sunroof used to act goofy all the time cleaned the switch good to go.