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my saturn sc2 96 sunroof is not working (failed) Without taking it to the shop( I am broke) How can I try to fix it?

Submitted: 390 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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1996 Saturn sc2 4 cyl

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Checking the fuse box. . My Saturn 96 Sc2 's sun roof was working and all of a sudden just quit. Checked the fuse... it's current comming on, but when I press the button...nothing... no noise ...nothing...Please help I can affor to take it to a mechanic

Posted by Rexcars27 390 days and 3 hours ago.

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Hi chapin, is the roof in the open or closed position?

 

Rex

390 days and 3 hours ago.

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nop in CLOSE position

Posted by Rexcars27 390 days and 3 hours ago.

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Actually, that is good news. These often fail in the open position which requires a trip to the dealer so they can attempt to close it.

 

The minimum repair will be several hundred dollars and it can get much more expensive. At this point I would leave it alone and maybe put a piece of tape over the switch as a reminder. What you didn't ant to have happen is for it to actually work one time and then stay stuck in the open position.

 

Rex

390 days and 3 hours ago.

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I don't accept

Posted by Rexcars27 390 days and 3 hours ago.

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Okay, what other questions do you have?

 

Rex

390 days and 3 hours ago.

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Tell me what could be the trouble.

Posted by Rexcars27 390 days and 3 hours ago.

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There is a set of guides and rails on each side of the glass that often fail. Also, the motor is prone to failure. In some cases you can replace just these parts, but it will be necessary to open the roof for inspection. Worst case scenario is the replacement of the entire module.

 

Rex

390 days and 3 hours ago.

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If I do not hear any noise....It could be electrical?

390 days and 3 hours ago.

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And what 's a module?

Posted by Rexcars27 390 days and 3 hours ago.

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You can drop the switch and check for power. Connect a volt meter to the orange wire and a good ground, then turn the key to on. If you have power, let me know what the reading is.

 

Rex

Posted by Rexcars27 390 days and 3 hours ago.

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The module is the entire sunroof assembly. Very expensive.

390 days and 3 hours ago.

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It's late and this is my first time here. I will accept you answer...and I will try your suggetion tomorrow. What is an acceptable reading?... do I have take the lining of the roof out to see the wires? where is the orange wire located? under the hood? or close by the sunroof? I appeciate your help very much and sorry if I am a pain.

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The switch is in the headliner, just in front of the sunroof. It should pop out and you will see the wires. This is where you will test for power.

 

Rex

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390 days and 3 hours ago.

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Thanks for your help. I will try your suggestion of forgetting about the dam sunroof ( that I love very much) Keep helping ignorants like me. THANKS

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