Sunroof

rkj082000 · 05-06-2004, 01:23 PM

I have a problem. After having my factory alarm activated (after 3 times to the dealer), I wanted to make sure the motion sensor works. I know this was a very dumb thing to do: My sunroof was tilted open, the shade was almost closed, I dropped a bic lighter through the crack, hoping to set the alarm off. Needless to say I had forgotten that the visor was closed, so the lighter fell onto the visor. I got in my car thinking the bic fell into the back seat, open my sunroof and it's getting jammed up on the lighter. How the heck am I going to get it out. I know how stupid it sounds, but I really do not want to have to take it into the dealer, afraid they will install a new sunroof. tia

coolio4433 · 05-06-2004, 01:48 PM

I think someone posted a how to remove the moon roof for a broken clip exchange. Do a search for "sunroof clips" or something to that effect.

madrv1 · 05-06-2004, 02:21 PM

Sorry dude. The sunroof on our rides are a little delicate. When I took mine in for repairs and I had to take it back three times before they got it right. On the third try, they had to just go back to basics and remove everything associated with the sunroof and put in all new parts. Now it works like it should. Good luck.

coolio4433 · 05-06-2004, 03:46 PM

Here, try this DIY.
About post #8. You'll be able to get in there and pull it out probably then.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=sunroof+clips

rkj082000 · 05-07-2004, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolio4433

Here, try this DIY.
About post #8. You'll be able to get in there and pull it out probably then.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=sunroof+clips

Thanks guys!! you guys are good

codex57 · 05-07-2004, 11:10 AM

next time you need to test it, just lock your car with your windows down and stick your arm in and wave it around.

drdavidge · 05-07-2004, 11:37 AM

dont forget that the motion sesnsor isnt activated until 30 seconds after you lock/arm the car.

323iT · 05-07-2004, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdavidge

dont forget that the motion sesnsor isnt activated until 30 seconds after you lock/arm the car.

I looked retarded trying to set it off to show my friends and it wouldn't go off

05-06-2004, 01:23 PM	#1
rkj082000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 246 My Ride: 1999 328i View My Garage	Sunroof I have a problem. After having my factory alarm activated (after 3 times to the dealer), I wanted to make sure the motion sensor works. I know this was a very dumb thing to do: My sunroof was tilted open, the shade was almost closed, I dropped a bic lighter through the crack, hoping to set the alarm off. Needless to say I had forgotten that the visor was closed, so the lighter fell onto the visor. I got in my car thinking the bic fell into the back seat, open my sunroof and it's getting jammed up on the lighter. How the heck am I going to get it out. I know how stupid it sounds, but I really do not want to have to take it into the dealer, afraid they will install a new sunroof. tia

05-07-2004, 11:10 AM	#6
codex57 Advogado Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 2,046 My Ride: 08 Lexus ES350 View My Garage	next time you need to test it, just lock your car with your windows down and stick your arm in and wave it around. __________________ My TiAg 325Ci WARNING: If you are a "NOOB" then you need to take the NOOB TUTORIAL

05-07-2004, 11:37 AM	#7
drdavidge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 164 My Ride: 2000 323i SP View My Garage	dont forget that the motion sesnsor isnt activated until 30 seconds after you lock/arm the car. __________________ 2000 323i

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05-06-2004, 01:48 PM	#2
coolio4433 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MN Posts: 836 My Ride: 2003 Topaz 330ci View My Garage	I think someone posted a how to remove the moon roof for a broken clip exchange. Do a search for "sunroof clips" or something to that effect.

05-06-2004, 02:21 PM	#3
madrv1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 247 My Ride: 323ci 2000 View My Garage	Sorry dude. The sunroof on our rides are a little delicate. When I took mine in for repairs and I had to take it back three times before they got it right. On the third try, they had to just go back to basics and remove everything associated with the sunroof and put in all new parts. Now it works like it should. Good luck.

05-06-2004, 03:46 PM	#4
coolio4433 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MN Posts: 836 My Ride: 2003 Topaz 330ci View My Garage	Here, try this DIY. About post #8. You'll be able to get in there and pull it out probably then. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=sunroof+clips