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Most common cause warped motor cover, resolve: either motor replacement (link - post 73 above) or makeshift cover replacement (shown on c class / same motor for 211 & 203) https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post4245982
THANKS FOR THIS HELP ... I PULLED THE HEAD LINER DOWN AND SURE ENOUGH THAT WAS THE PROBLEM AND I FIXED IT WITH A MACK SHIFT COVER JUST LIKE YOU SAID .. SO THANKS
Hey guy, my 2008 R320 does the same loud clicking noise, opens up but wont close. please email me the instructions: martinv.hr@gmail.com
Thank you very much!
I know this thread is old, but if you still have the instructions then please send me a copy as well. My panoramic roof started having the same problems.
New to this web site and I already got some very helpful hints. Now the panoramic sunroof will not operate and makes this very loud clicking sound that seems to be coming from underneath the light pod above the rear view mirror. Anybody have the same issue? Is it a defective motor, track, etc? Does anyone have any idea how to remove the light pod and get to the motor?
I appreciate the help and will post pics when I attempt to fix it.
First there was the clicking noise and the shade wouldn't close, now the roof will not completely close. Right rear sticks up, any information on how to manually close with pdf, or visuals will be greatly appreciate...before I head off to a repair shop. Send info to talentz2southfl@gmail.com
Mercedes E350 2008
Thank you in advance.
I need the instructions, mine was making the clicking noise, someone opened and now it will not closed. The drivers rear side is up in the back. tried the tool in the dome light, does nothing
If anyone knows how to remove sunroof so I can work on the tracks and get my roof working I would be grateful. Thank you.
Please send to mstar70@aol.com
Mine did a similar grinding gear sound. I used the pdf and took it apart to get the motor out, the gear cover had bent just like previously described. Instead of replacing the motor, which technically should bend again, i straightened it to close the gap then took a galvanized junction box cover from Home Depot and cut it out to the shape of the cover. Then JB Welded it onto the outside of the gear cover. Presto! Fixed and will never happen again. $1.29 well spent
Where did you find the PDF on how to get to the motor?
Help, I refuse to pay to get this fixed. If any could send me the PDF to fix this I would be grateful.
Monica
Originally Posted by tpick23
Mine did a similar grinding gear sound. I used the pdf and took it apart to get the motor out, the gear cover had bent just like previously described. Instead of replacing the motor, which technically should bend again, i straightened it to close the gap then took a galvanized junction box cover from Home Depot and cut it out to the shape of the cover. Then JB Welded it onto the outside of the gear cover. Presto! Fixed and will never happen again. $1.29 well spent
I had the same problem with my 2008 E350. The Pano sun roof opened but would not close without pulling it forward while pressing the button. It sounded like gears were grinding. GEARS ARE GRINDING. DON'T TRY TO ACTIVATE THE SUN ROOF IF YOU HEAR THIS NOISE.
OK, Maybe just one more time to get it closed.
I fixed it today. Here's how I did it.
I linked a YouTube video below that shows the Overhead Control Panel removal.
Page 1 of instructions to repair sun roof motor gears.
Page 2 of instructions to repair sun roof motor gears.
The popping and clicking ur hearing is the gear on the end of ur sunroof motor .... it's broken they break easy I guess to save other parts u have two options once the motor is removed (easy right behind interior lights) buy a brand new motor with new gear attached or figure out a way to get old broken gear back on shift ....
06-12-2015, 07:11 PM
