Need help with sunroof

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May 26, 2008 | 11:57 AM

progolfer_20

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Need help with sunroof

I have a 97 wagon and the sunroof has a mind of it's own. In the past it has just opened on it's own. Hasn't happened in a few months. I NEVER open it though cuz I am afraid it will get stuck open. That has happened before too.
Anyways, the panel is off where the sunroof motor is (fell off) and I went to try to put it back on there. I felt the motor and it was very HOT. Burn your fingers hot almost. Any ideas why this is?
Like I said I never use it and the car has been sitting for a few days. it's hot outside but the motor shouldn't be that hot right?
Can anyone help please??
THANKS!

May 26, 2008 | 12:15 PM

schnellmb

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when was the last time you replaced the battery?

on my 98 C5 Avant, my SA told me that when the battery gets low, the sunroofs would open part way.

i don't know if it's truth or bs.

May 27, 2008 | 04:05 AM

4Driver4

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Truth.

Another reason never to jump start an Audi, BTW.

Once out of sync, the manual level must to used to physically position the sunroof where the controller thinks it is.