sunroof help

[menace2society 0]

hi guys my sunroof on the 1.8 16v ONLY tilits open and closes, yet doesn't seem to slide open i really really want to fix this myself as there is some really nice weather nowadays, does anyone know any good honest people that could do this for me and not charge me a bomb also, how difficult is this job to do, and what part(s) do i require. It seems as if, if something has snapped, it is on the passenger side as the drivers side tries to slide back for a split second yet the passenger side wont allow it, i know its some kind of cable guide, someone please help..

 

Many thanks

 

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[VR6 0]

Hi,

 

Will try and find a link for you later if no-one else does!

 

It's usually a problem with the guiderail/cable (or summat like that!). You can use a passat part if you can find one.

 

Use the search function (top right of the page) and search for sunroof - should turn up a couple of other threads IIRC.

 

HTH

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Try here :- http://www.corrado-club.com/faq/techtips.cfm

 

and here:- http://www.atx-hosting.co.uk/corrado/fo ... highlight=

 

It is a nasty job. I haven't done it yet as I'm still trying to find the motivation to pull the headliner out, which is very fragile and a pain to remove from the car. You'll also break umpteen A, B & C pillar trim clips in the process and Corrado interior parts and NOT cheap if you should fracture any of the fragile trims. The clips are generic across the MK2/MK3/Passat range, so should be a few pennies each. Always a good idea to replace these to ensure a snug refit. I would also put some dynamat or equivalent over the roof beams as the glue is prone to seperating causing them to rattle.

 

When I get round to doing mine, I'll post a full pictured overhaul and repair guide. It can be done, you just need a lot of patience.

 

Bloody Corrados, eh?

 

Cheers

Kev

94 VR6

[menace2society 0]

ahh looking forward to your repair guide. Want to make it minter's!! :D

 

Thanks kev.