100 Series Sun Roof Stuck Closed

When one or both of these components break it will render the sunroof useless.

100 series sun roof stuck closed.

Tilt the sunroof into vent position as far as possible then press and hold the same switch for 30 seconds until you see it move release the switch and immediately press and hold it again the sunroof will close and open fully then close again do not release the button until it reaches the closed position for the second time. Open the sunroof lid 2 4 inches 5 10cm. A broken cable or track will require the sunroof to be removed and total replacement of the sunroof assembly. Sunroof components e30 3 series shown e36 similar fig.

It s way to bright outside there is pollution there are bugs an. Sunroof lid retainer clip location e30 3 series shown e36 similar. Sunroof is stuck closed and is leaking a little pours out from the passenger side onto the seat when stopping abruptly. Close the sunroof lid and loosen the screws on each end of the gates.

Well you shouldn t have opened it to begin with. Can i remove the glass and put it back in with the sunroof closed. Our sun roof on our 2003 toyota 4 runner is stuck open. I recently did a desert trip and i know some sand got in there and is causing the problem as it worked perfectly before.

How do we get it to close. Unclip the roof liner frame and push back into the opening. I went to shut my sunroof and it was just about closed when it reopened on its own. The track and cable work together to pull the sunroof open and closed.

I am not looking to fix the sunroof to make it open close but want to stop the leak. Sunroof is stuck closed and has a slight leak i want to clean the drain holes out and possibly replace the gasket around the sunroof glass if needed. This can cost more than 800 to complete. Oh no my sunroof on my toyota won t close.

I can live with my sunroof not working as long as it s closed. It kept almost closing and reopening on its own for a few minutes before it just got stuck halfway open. Remove the trim ring that holds the sunroof opening headliner that goes all the way around the inside of the headliner once that trim ring is removed pull down on the headliner on the front side of the opening. I know this is an 80 series thread but is most relevant to the issue i am having with my 100 series 2003.

Anyone have any suggestions. If you have a map light or consul box you will need to remove that box to get the headliner to pull down far enough. Have a 2003 100 series. I have a problem with a 2000 year model 100 series.

We are sure it is the jam protector as it bumped against me.