questions for mr audi

[jkarlsso@metabolex.com (Jonas K.)]

My bad. I ASS-umed that since the CoupeGT is like the 4K in most areas, then
the sunroof would be no exception. Oh well, shows what I know... :-)

Scratch those last instructions.

Jonas
(hate it when that happens)

On 2/12/02 3:23 PM, "MrAudi" <mraudi25@epix.net> wrote:

> Audi coupes are equipped with a MANUAL sunroof. it has two positions, up or
> down. while in the up position there are two clips that can be disengaged
> allowing the sunroof to be removed. there is no motor, and there is not a
> lever nor is there an allen wrench. the "cable" that puts the roof up and
> down is actually a piece of hard spiral wire with felt inside it to absorb
> lubricants. usually the tracks become very dirty or the gear assembly that
> the handle attaches to fouls up.
> 
> Jason Neubold
> 85 Maroon 8v
> 86 Tornado Red 16v
> 85 Tornado Red Audi Coupe GT
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jonas K." <jkarlsso@metabolex.com>
> To: "the hitman" <vwscir87@hotmail.com>; "scirocco list"
> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 9:27 AM
> Subject: Re: questions for mr audi
> 
> 
>> I'm not Mr. Audi, but I can answer the question. Others on the list may
> want
>> to know also, so to the list it goes...
>> 
>> Anyway, pop off the cover for the sunroof motor. I believe there is a
> screw
>> under the light, which pops out (but is delicate).
>> 
>> Now you will see a "Z" shapes allen wrench in the cover, and a sort of
> lever
>> on the motor. This lever is what keeps the motor engaged to the sunroof
>> gears, so by disengaging the lever (you'll know what I mean when you see
> it)
>> you disengage the motor. Now you can insert the allen wrench in the
> obvious
>> location and gently turn it. Don't force it, because if the cables have
>> siezed then you may snap them and make your life a big pain.
>> 
>> Once done, and the motor is fixed (or whatever), you may need to reset the
>> "home" position. Leave the lever disengaged, and use the sunroof switch to
>> operate the motor to the "closed" position. Engage the lever and put the
>> cover back on.
>> 
>> This would only work if the motor/electricals are the problem, for
>> mechanical sunroof problems, you will need to remove the sunroof and see
>> what the problem is. Perhaps a good cleaning is all it needs.
>> 
>> If the motor is the problem, check the fuse first, it's the
>> simplest/cheapest fix. :-)
>> 
>> HTH,
>> Jonas
>> 78 Scirocco RD
>> 85 Scirocco ABA
>> 90 Audi Coupe Quattro 20v
>> 
>> On 2/11/02 1:43 PM, "the hitman" <vwscir87@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> my brother just got an '87 coupe gt with the 5cyl engine. his sunroof is
>>> stuck in the up position. any ideas how to remedy or what is the cause?
>>> also, it needs an exhaust. does this car use the same catalytic
> converter as
>>> any of the vw's?
>>> 
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