Sunroof Problems

hey everybody i got a question and cant figure out what the hell this could be and im wondering if anyone has had similar problems. I have an A4 and a fully motorized sunroof . . . tilt/Slide. well my problem is that even when turned to the full close position the sunroof will at random, slide a quarter of the way open. I know it cant be the motor going bad because the sunroof can still open and close with no problem. its getting rediculous because ill be driving down the interstate and the sunroof will just slide open a quarter of the way? Anyone have any suggestions and/or fixes for this problem hopefully its something that has happened before and someone knows whats going on. Plz post any info on the subject.

Sounds like either the relay or the servo and track are out of sync. In either case, it's something that probably only an Audi tech could handle - unless you have all the right tools and have a background in sunroofs.

hmmmm intresting well lol i have no history in sunroofs but thx for the guess man i really just have no clue . . . how much do you think this is gonna cost me lol if i even should ask? i dont think the parts are that expensive but im sure labor is gonna be rediculous.

Sorry, I honestly have no clue.

It would be great if you could find out who was subcontracted to design and manufacture the unit for Audi. Then go and find a local dealer/shop that would know how to diagnose and repair it - probably for far less than the stealership. Then again, maybe any good reputable sunroof dealer/shop might be able to help for less $$.

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ORIGINAL: 97A4_2.8

hey everybody i got a question and cant figure out what the hell this could be and im wondering if anyone has had similar problems. I have an A4 and a fully motorized sunroof . . . tilt/Slide. well my problem is that even when turned to the full close position the sunroof will at random, slide a quarter of the way open. I know it cant be the motor going bad because the sunroof can still open and close with no problem. its getting rediculous because ill be driving down the interstate and the sunroof will just slide open a quarter of the way? Anyone have any suggestions and/or fixes for this problem hopefully its something that has happened before and someone knows whats going on. Plz post any info on the subject.

Your car is posessed! See a priest, IMMEDIATELY!!!

In reality, I have similiar issues w/my sunroof, though not as extreme as your problems. Mine only manifest when I'm parked and shut off the motor, and then only rarely. So, if you do manage to find the prob/cure, by all means, SHARE, 'K?

Most of the sunroof problems relate to the switch. Mine does the same thing. If the car gets hot or I go over a bump the sunroof will pop upen a quarter of the way. I would start by cleaning the switch inside with an electronics cleaner from Radio Shack. If that doesn't help, you may need to replace it.

hi all! new to forum. great place with great "discussions"! haha
anyway, in response to your sunroof - recently had my 99 a4 2.8 quattro sunk by a random object from the roof of my building where i work. long to short ... had similar problem when body shop tried to repair the hole which was my once my sunroof. ended up sending it to the dealer (twice) to repair. turns out that ImolaS4 is correct. relay/servo/track thingamajig were out of sync so the sunroof motor was replaced at the dealer - body shop wiped their hands of it. i don't recall what the cost to my insurance was so i can't help you there. so far, no probelms.

thanks for reading my ramblings. :-)

Thanks a4n, and welcome to the forums. One of teh administrators will most likely post a link to the forum 'netiquette page, and welcome you, also.

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thanks everyone for the warm reception!

i def do search and search often. highly recommend it. intersting, informative, def entertaining! (haha) lingo i'll get down the more i reply/post.

don't mean to take over post. hopefully 97A4_2.8, if you take it to the dealer, they will be nice and find a recall or something on it.

good luck.

its nice to hear that everyone hear is very helpful and that they are having some of the same problems haha! i thought this was a sign of something going crazy lol but its exactly how you say the roof opens a quarter of the way if i hit a bump or if i jump on the interstate. Thanx for the replies and ill try out cleaning the switch and let you know what happened. . .