Wayne2015 10 Posted February 9, 2015 Ref the leak, check the drains are working from the sunroof, the tubes could be blocked. Pour a little water in to the sunroof tray with the roof open to check it drains properly. The tubes can get blocked and the seal is just a weather seal, not mean to be fully waterproof. Cheers Andy But my sunroof dont work - so how do i check? :( Did ask seller at the time to show me how to open and how he closed it using an allen key/screwdriver (coz he said it only tilts on one side), but he said he rather not :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 9, 2015 By the way Where does the sunroof water drain to via tube? I know my Prelude it drains to the boot wings where i removed the outlets and unblocked them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 9, 2015 Cheers Andy But my sunroof dont work - so how do i check? :( Did ask seller at the time to show me how to open and how he closed it using an allen key/screwdriver (coz he said it only tilts on one side), but he said he rather not :( pop the interior light cluster out from the left hand side - take care to catch the small metal clip which holds this in place as it normally pops out - disconnect the cluster now look inside & you will see there are two philips screws at the front side by the windscreen holding the plastic cover in place, unscrew these & then slide the cover slightly forwards & it will remove you can now see the sunroof motor & there should be an alan key held in place on it there is a small plastic cover with an arrow on it, move this clockwise slightly & you will see the hole for said alan key if you rotate clockwise it will put sunroof into tilt & counter clockwise for slide you can then access the sunroof drains for testing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 9, 2015 pop the interior light cluster out from the left hand side - take care to catch the small metal clip which holds this in place as it normally pops out - disconnect the cluster now look inside & you will see there are two philips screws at the front side by the windscreen holding the plastic cover in place, unscrew these & then slide the cover slightly forwards & it will remove you can now see the sunroof motor & there should be an alan key held in place on it there is a small plastic cover with an arrow on it, move this clockwise slightly & you will see the hole for said alan key if you rotate clockwise it will put sunroof into tilt & counter clockwise for slide you can then access the sunroof drains for testing Thanks! Not really sure if i want to attempt! :( Wot if i cant close the sunroof again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted February 9, 2015 If it opens with the Allen key theres no reason it wont close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 9, 2015 If it opens with the Allen key theres no reason it wont close. Cool! I ll do it when i feel brave and guarantee of indefinite dry weather for days! How do i test / check the drains? Where the water leave the car body? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 9, 2015 I love this forum! :) Will PM ref cover - thanks Sean! Cool - backlights are off :) Wayne, when you get the fuse box cover from Sean, I have some clips you can use instead of screwing it shut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 9, 2015 Wayne, when you get the fuse box cover from Sean, I have some clips you can use instead of screwing it shut. Coming Sunday, mate! Picking up in person! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 9, 2015 Coming Sunday, mate! Picking up in person! Which side of bingers are you at? May have to meet in middle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Expensive? I just wanted the Karmann badge - lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Just arrived! My very OWN manual from eBay :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Starting to think i may have paid too much for Corrado :( Pouring in money is part n parcel of owning an old classic car, but paying too much of the asking price is another thing ... After reading the owner manual arrived today ... More fault / nik nak finding : NO It does NOT on mine :( Why dosent the passenger height adjustment optional? Driver Coz the lever is MISSING :( My sunroof controls are different?? How does it operate (not that i want to!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 How do i know it has an immobiliser (and working)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 11, 2015 You have the later style sunroof controls is is. Press up for up, pull back for back. If you have an immobiliser, you should have a little red bit on your key where it faces into the ignition. You also have the tilt bit on your seat missing. I may have one of those too but will have to check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 You have the later style sunroof controls is is. Press up for up, pull back for back. If you have an immobiliser, you should have a little red bit on your key where it faces into the ignition. You also have the tilt bit on your seat missing. I may have one of those too but will have to check. Sean - u just be promoted to God status :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 My 1994 year car to me is quite new (compared with the late 80s and early 90s car s i had) But i always drive with hand on gear stick! Ok, we supposed to have 2 hands on wheel to be safe. But does it really damage the gear??? Ok I always start with in gear. But isnt it SAFER to start with clutch up? And read a lot about HOW LONG TO WAIT before driving off... So its true then - do NOT warm engine stationary! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted February 11, 2015 And read a lot about HOW LONG TO WAIT before driving off... So its true then - do NOT warm engine stationary! Easier said than done in this country in January and February!! 10 min wait for car to defrost - although I do let oil get to around 60-70 before I give it some revs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Although once I get my garage finished she will be indoors so frost wont be a problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Do u always rev your car a little in summer during start up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 And read a lot about HOW LONG TO WAIT before driving off... So its true then - do NOT warm engine stationary! Easier said than done in this country in January and February!! 10 min wait for car to defrost - although I do let oil get to around 60-70 before I give it some revs So its 60-70 oil temp before its safe to give it some welly then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Don't hold me to that but that's what I think I was told - anyone lese care to comment - oil temp of 60-70 before BBBBRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 So The FRONT FOGS can be on by themselves (if side lights on) But the rear can ONLY be on with ONE button that switches BOTH front and rear lights on WHEN front is ON OR WHEN main lights are on Ok - i lost ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Don't hold me to that but that's what I think I was told - anyone lese care to comment - oil temp of 60-70 before BBBBRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMing! Too late I told everyone on facebook, instagram, twitter and even the feds ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Oh no better Go into hiding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 11, 2015 Coolant lasts the LIFE of the car. I thought BMW longlife engine oil was long. But for the LIFE of the car? WOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
