sunroof wont slide
12-05-2006, 08:38 PM
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1998 E320
sunroof wont slide
hello folks, my 98 e320's sunroof wont slide any more, it goes back 2-3 inches and make a grinding noise. Are there cables up there or something, called the dealer and they were not interested in tellin g me anything except bring the car in and they'll fix for $500-$1000.
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12-05-2006, 09:05 PM
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i have the same problem, ppl from another board told me it's a easy $50 fix. u need to buy 2 new cables and covering plates. then:
1. gently push the glass backwards as you are retracting the glass, that'll help the glass to go all the way back.
2. on both sides you'll see the plate w/ a screw holding it down. take the screw & plates out
3. you'll see 1 cable on each side. pull them out.
4. install new cables and new plates
5. re-sync the sunroof
g/l!
1. gently push the glass backwards as you are retracting the glass, that'll help the glass to go all the way back.
2. on both sides you'll see the plate w/ a screw holding it down. take the screw & plates out
3. you'll see 1 cable on each side. pull them out.
4. install new cables and new plates
5. re-sync the sunroof
g/l!
12-06-2006, 12:26 PM
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2000 E320 Sedan
My 525i BMW once did that grinding noise. It turned out to be a plastic depree on the moon roof track. Check the tracks first for clearance and lubricate before u spend $$$
