Sun Roof break :(
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You need to manually move the sunroof sunshade before operating any auto controls. It's definitely the weakest link to the 3 series. Seems the clips are either of poor design or so flimsy (maybe both) that the motor destroys the clips if given the oportunity. Just move the sunshade before you operate the sunroof and you'll be good to go. Mines been out of service three time in two months until I learned. Since learning it's been go to go!
I just got mine fixed and am reluctant to play with it too much. I think operating it manually causes more damage than using the motor but I may be wrong. I think the problem is that the clips are very flimsy and that if you don't pull ( or push) the shade back in a straight line you can easily damage the clips. I'd love to know the "correct" operating procedure because it's a pain to get it fixed
I called the BMW Arlington dealer and told them about my problem. They said that they never heard about the sun roof problem. And, when I mentioned that I was not the only people who experience the problem, they told me not to pay attention to the internet. They said you all lied! [thumbd]
It is a typical answer from a company who doesn't want to admit that they have problem.![[boxface]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_boxface.gif "Box Face [boxface]")
It is a typical answer from a company who doesn't want to admit that they have problem.
I brought my baby to the dealer for them to fix my sun roof cover.
When I came back it was fixed alright, but the one touch feature to close the sun roof from the tilt position doesn't work. I showed them at the spot, but they said that I had to make another appointment to fix that.![[mad]](/images/smilies/mad.png "Mad [mad]")
I am very furious! I came there to fix one thing and they break another.![[?|]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_banghead.gif "Bang Head [?|]")
When I came back it was fixed alright, but the one touch feature to close the sun roof from the tilt position doesn't work. I showed them at the spot, but they said that I had to make another appointment to fix that.
I am very furious! I came there to fix one thing and they break another.
zman said:
I brought my baby to the dealer for them to fix my sun roof cover.
When I came back it was fixed alright, but the one touch feature to close the sun roof from the tilt position doesn't work. I showed them at the spot, but they said that I had to make another appointment to fix that.
I am very furious! I came there to fix one thing and they break another.
When I came back it was fixed alright, but the one touch feature to close the sun roof from the tilt position doesn't work. I showed them at the spot, but they said that I had to make another appointment to fix that.
I am very furious! I came there to fix one thing and they break another.
This is a classic BMW service visit you experienced. I feel your pain (as I have had it for myself multiple times before).
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So your sunroof shade broke, and not your sunroof?
My sunroof shade has broken twice.
The first time, I didn't realize it was broken until the shade was
unreachable and had slid back into the roof. No abuse, no rough
handling.
Dealer repaired it under warranty.
The second time, I opened it perhaps 4-5 times since the first repair,
being especially careful. Next thing I know, it's off the tracks, and
plastic clip fragments are falling into my lap.
Dealer repaired it under warranty, again.
The second time, they replaced the "tracks" and not just the "clips."
Don't know if the new "tracks" had properly designed clips (doubt it)
but so far, there have been no issues.
These clips should be stamped steel, which would cost almost nothing
over using plastic clips.
If this issue was for a new BMW model, and they fixed the design the
following year, well, that would be reasonable.
But I did some searching on the Internet, and saw people complaining
of broken plastic sunroof shade clips from 1998 3-series!
Six years -- and the problem is still not fixed!
That's completely unacceptable.
My sunroof shade has broken twice.
The first time, I didn't realize it was broken until the shade was
unreachable and had slid back into the roof. No abuse, no rough
handling.
Dealer repaired it under warranty.
The second time, I opened it perhaps 4-5 times since the first repair,
being especially careful. Next thing I know, it's off the tracks, and
plastic clip fragments are falling into my lap.
Dealer repaired it under warranty, again.
The second time, they replaced the "tracks" and not just the "clips."
Don't know if the new "tracks" had properly designed clips (doubt it)
but so far, there have been no issues.
These clips should be stamped steel, which would cost almost nothing
over using plastic clips.
If this issue was for a new BMW model, and they fixed the design the
following year, well, that would be reasonable.
But I did some searching on the Internet, and saw people complaining
of broken plastic sunroof shade clips from 1998 3-series!
Six years -- and the problem is still not fixed!
That's completely unacceptable.
I’m with BMW of North America, LLC. I’m sorry to read about this problem with your sunroof. If you and your BMW center need our assistance, please phone us at (800) 831-1117, and mention Reference #200424500432 so that we can help you more efficiently. If you prefer, you can email us through the Owners’ Circle at www.bmwusa.com.