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warrensti · Jan 4th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Had the r56 back in at BM today to have the recall for the fuse for the cooling fan.
Also got them to look at the sunroof as ever since we got the car new (1 year ago today)
the sunroof has been sticking. Recently it would even open at all, they have fully lubricated the mechanism and it is marginally better, but is it is going back in next week for a replacement sunroof motor, as they didn't have one

in stock

Anyone else had similar S/R probs!!

Warren

warrensti · Jan 7th, 2008, 11:11 PM

I can only presume that, I am the first one on here then to have a problem with the sunroof

crossbytje · Jan 8th, 2008, 09:43 AM

When I was testdriving, the demovehicle had the same problem, it did not open, I could hear the motor trying to, but nothing moved. very strange.

Next week I take delivery of my new Dooper with sunroof. Hopefully it works ok.

gr,
Tommy

warrensti · Jan 10th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Well the mini has been in today and still not got it back! they rang us this afternoon to say that they have replaced the motor but the sunroof is still sticking.

Now the dealership has ordered a whole new sunroof track assembly, as they now think the problem could there instead.

Lets see if it's all sorted by tomorrow

Doubt it

W

warrensti · Jan 13th, 2008, 01:16 PM

well, collected it from the dealer on friday and not happy at all.
The sunroof doesn't close flush with the roof on the front leading edge and because of this the rubber seal is under stress.
Also the black trim inside on the headlining hasn't been refitted properly and the housing where the sunroof switch is located won't stay in position properly ( keep falling down) it's as if some clips are broken!!
Off to Davis Holmes now in stockport to see if they have any R56's with sunroofs so that I can compare!!

By the way it wasn't DHolmes that have done this work

crossbytje · Jan 14th, 2008, 12:08 PM

This really s*cks, seems like they made it worse!
Mine should be delivered this week, it's on its way to the dealer I've heard.
Apparently it is not a very common problem.

warrensti · Jan 15th, 2008, 09:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by crossbytje (original)

This really s*cks, seems like they made it worse!
Mine should be delivered this week, it's on its way to the dealer I've heard.
Apparently it is not a very common problem.

Yeah I suppose in a way it is worse!!

Checked out the minis locally at David holmes and the front edge of the sunroof is perfectly flush with the roof line.
Not had chance to get it back to the dealer who attempted to sort it out yet, I'll give them a call tomorrow and try and get it in there on friday.
Lets hope they can sort it out because this is the third trip back there now
Ta
Warren

kgouin · Jan 28th, 2008, 01:34 AM

I had a problem with my sunroof. I would have to keep flicking the toggle switch to get it to open and one day it opened and would not shut. I brought it to the MINI dealer and they ended up having to replace the whole sunroof because they could not get it closed either. Then they said that some condensation got into the electrical and they had to replace some electrical parts. My MINI was atthe dealer for 13 days. They did pay for a rental car for me though. My sunroof has worked great since they replaced it.

Jan 4th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#1
warrensti MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Sunroof sticking Had the r56 back in at BM today to have the recall for the fuse for the cooling fan. Also got them to look at the sunroof as ever since we got the car new (1 year ago today) the sunroof has been sticking. Recently it would even open at all, they have fully lubricated the mechanism and it is marginally better, but is it is going back in next week for a replacement sunroof motor, as they didn't have one in stock Anyone else had similar S/R probs!! Warren

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Jan 7th, 2008, 11:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
warrensti MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 19 Offline	I can only presume that, I am the first one on here then to have a problem with the sunroof

Jan 8th, 2008, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
crossbytje MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 10:04 AM Posts: 7 Offline	When I was testdriving, the demovehicle had the same problem, it did not open, I could hear the motor trying to, but nothing moved. very strange. Next week I take delivery of my new Dooper with sunroof. Hopefully it works ok. gr, Tommy

Jan 10th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
warrensti MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Well the mini has been in today and still not got it back! they rang us this afternoon to say that they have replaced the motor but the sunroof is still sticking. Now the dealership has ordered a whole new sunroof track assembly, as they now think the problem could there instead. Lets see if it's all sorted by tomorrow Doubt it W

Jan 13th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
warrensti MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 19 Offline	well, collected it from the dealer on friday and not happy at all. The sunroof doesn't close flush with the roof on the front leading edge and because of this the rubber seal is under stress. Also the black trim inside on the headlining hasn't been refitted properly and the housing where the sunroof switch is located won't stay in position properly ( keep falling down) it's as if some clips are broken!! Off to Davis Holmes now in stockport to see if they have any R56's with sunroofs so that I can compare!! By the way it wasn't DHolmes that have done this work

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
crossbytje MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 10:04 AM Posts: 7 Offline	This really s*cks, seems like they made it worse! Mine should be delivered this week, it's on its way to the dealer I've heard. Apparently it is not a very common problem.

Jan 15th, 2008, 09:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
warrensti MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by crossbytje (original) This really s*cks, seems like they made it worse! Mine should be delivered this week, it's on its way to the dealer I've heard. Apparently it is not a very common problem. Yeah I suppose in a way it is worse!! Checked out the minis locally at David holmes and the front edge of the sunroof is perfectly flush with the roof line. Not had chance to get it back to the dealer who attempted to sort it out yet, I'll give them a call tomorrow and try and get it in there on friday. Lets hope they can sort it out because this is the third trip back there now Ta Warren

Jan 28th, 2008, 01:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
kgouin kgouin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 477 Offline	I had a problem with my sunroof. I would have to keep flicking the toggle switch to get it to open and one day it opened and would not shut. I brought it to the MINI dealer and they ended up having to replace the whole sunroof because they could not get it closed either. Then they said that some condensation got into the electrical and they had to replace some electrical parts. My MINI was atthe dealer for 13 days. They did pay for a rental car for me though. My sunroof has worked great since they replaced it.

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