Hi
(I know this is a citroen forum but the sunroof mechanism on peugeots are basically similar)
I havn't used the sunroof on my 405 since last summer. Now with the hot weather, I went to open it and I've found that its jammed shut. The motor whirrs but the glass will only budge about 0.5cm up the back to its start position. Took the switch housing off, disconected the link rod and tried winding the roof manually using the allen key provided but it wouldnt budge.
Anyone have any suggestions? can i squirt lubricant in somewhere and hope it frees or is it wrecked?
jammed sunroof
Moderator: RichardW
Hi, If the problem is what I think, your Pug 405 has a similar sunroof as the bx or xantia, ie it goes into the roof lining or pops up depending on which way you press the switch.
Now for the painfull part [;)] . I think your sunroof may have siezed up or even worse, the sunroof itself may have rusted and swollen, therefore stopping it from opening. I had a problem on my old BX of the sunroof metal that held the sealing strip on rusting and therefore stopping it from moving. I ended up using some silicone spray on the seal and letting it soak in, then with a little help from my hand pushing up the glass, pressing the pop up side of the switch. It opened up okay, I then removed the six screw that held the roof panel in place. If your lucky, it may just be a case of crap and S**t that may have worked its way into the sealing gap. If it is, gently wash the sunroof sealing rubber with soap and water, then wash the opening in the roof with soap and water.
Another good idea would be to spray silicon onto and into the running track that the mechanism runs in.
Replace the roof in a similar way to removing it (if you have a Haynes manual for your car just follow the directions), if not, once you have screwed the roof back into place (only screw the panel loosely), slowly press the down button making sure that it closes okay without to much rubbing, then push the roof panel up so that it levels up with the roof and tighten the screws. Check that the roof goes up and down okay, then try moving it into the roof. If all goes well, it should travel with ease.
GOOD LUCK
Paul
Now for the painfull part [;)] . I think your sunroof may have siezed up or even worse, the sunroof itself may have rusted and swollen, therefore stopping it from opening. I had a problem on my old BX of the sunroof metal that held the sealing strip on rusting and therefore stopping it from moving. I ended up using some silicone spray on the seal and letting it soak in, then with a little help from my hand pushing up the glass, pressing the pop up side of the switch. It opened up okay, I then removed the six screw that held the roof panel in place. If your lucky, it may just be a case of crap and S**t that may have worked its way into the sealing gap. If it is, gently wash the sunroof sealing rubber with soap and water, then wash the opening in the roof with soap and water.
Another good idea would be to spray silicon onto and into the running track that the mechanism runs in.
Replace the roof in a similar way to removing it (if you have a Haynes manual for your car just follow the directions), if not, once you have screwed the roof back into place (only screw the panel loosely), slowly press the down button making sure that it closes okay without to much rubbing, then push the roof panel up so that it levels up with the roof and tighten the screws. Check that the roof goes up and down okay, then try moving it into the roof. If all goes well, it should travel with ease.
GOOD LUCK
Paul
If the sunroof is the type that has a rubber seal around it then its probably hardened up over the winter. Try soaking the seal with WD40, give it a few minutes and then try working the motor. This happened to me on a previous car and the motor could be heard to twitch but the roof appeared to be solid. I was amazed that a 5 minute soaking in WD40 could make such a difference especially as the rubber seal still looked and felt as hard.
Mark_sp
Mark_sp
Must be pretty firmly stuck if the allen key won't shift it - this has been my salvation a couple of times where the motors have proved too feeble to counteract "cling" from lack of use. I'd try all the lubrication methods suggested and use gentle hand pressure at the same time. Try gentle pressure with the allen key both ways too. I've experienced lining "cling" on a couple of BXs where the sunroof wasn't used for a long time.
The mechanism, if it's like the BX, consists of a long heavy wire loop under tension running within the conduits you used to be able to see from above with the sunroof open. The only thing that can really go worng with this is breakage of the wire, displacement of the wires from correct position , or seize-up though corrosion, though it's normally the externals that rust.
David
The mechanism, if it's like the BX, consists of a long heavy wire loop under tension running within the conduits you used to be able to see from above with the sunroof open. The only thing that can really go worng with this is breakage of the wire, displacement of the wires from correct position , or seize-up though corrosion, though it's normally the externals that rust.
David
thanks everybody
thinking about it, on my first inspection of the motor, i noticed a loose screw sitting in the roof housing and on operating the motor, the mechanism appeared to rock a little. i'm now thinking it may be important (doh). as soon as i can, i'll open up again, remove motor, lubricate anything visible, see if this screw fits anywhere.
thinking about it, on my first inspection of the motor, i noticed a loose screw sitting in the roof housing and on operating the motor, the mechanism appeared to rock a little. i'm now thinking it may be important (doh). as soon as i can, i'll open up again, remove motor, lubricate anything visible, see if this screw fits anywhere.