Martrum
Member Since: 18 Jun 2007
Location: Dorset
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OK, so warranty ran out on Friday and here we are two days later and the sunroof has packed up !
Have checked the fuse (No.20) behind the govebox and its OK. Does anybody have any other checks I could do before I start taking the headlining off ? Where is the sunroof motor ? What happens if the sunroof gets stuck open !? - My old Saab used to have a little winder on the motor so you could wind the sunroof shut manually !
Any help gratefully received.
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 2nd Nov 2008 11:24 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Don't know if this will help 
Quote:It is possible to override the anti-trap
mechanism when movement is
restricted by ice or dirt, by pressing and
holding the front of the switch whilst the roof
is closing.
Sunroof calibration
Under some circumstances (i.e. if the battery is
disconnected), the sunroof position may need
to be recalibrated. The sunroof position is
recalibrated as follows:
1. With the battery connected, turn the starter
switch to position ll.
2. Press and hold the front of the switch for
20 seconds. The sunroof will start to
move.
Continue to hold the switch until the
sunroof completes one full open and
closing cycle. When the sunroof stops
moving, release the switch.
The sunroof can then be operated as normal.
Note: Calibration will not function if the battery
voltage is low.
21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 2nd Nov 2008 11:59 am |
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Martrum
Member Since: 18 Jun 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 85
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Thanks for that info.
The sunroof seems to have decided to reset itself this morning and now appears to be fully functional again !
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| 3rd Nov 2008 12:21 pm |
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cts1975
Member Since: 04 Oct 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 97
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That re calibration worked for me. My sunroof hasn't opened since we got snow last week.
 
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| 17th Dec 2008 6:40 pm |
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gerudman
Member Since: 03 Jul 2010
Location: Cape Town
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So again the forum proves to be a must for any owner.... since I got my D3 three weeks ago the sunroof wasn't working. Arranged to take it in to the dealer next week until I read this thread! Did the 20 sec press and voila... sunroof fully operational again!!!  2012 LR Discovery SDV6 SE
1973 LR Series III 88"
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| 29th Jul 2010 10:25 am |
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AVE
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: First house on the left
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My sunroof stopped working after the alternator was replaced.... This worked for me too  As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
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| 29th Jul 2010 4:51 pm |
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finnu2
Member Since: 11 May 2009
Location: Durban
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You just saaved me R400! Thank you very much. The last time I changed a battery the dealer charged me this to "fix" the broken sunroof... Bunch of thieves
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| 31st Jul 2010 11:16 am |
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Stevie D
Member Since: 10 Sep 2009
Location: Bishops Stortford
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I believe disconnecting the battery can cause this problem.
Mine followed the alternator being replaced at the stealers!!
Steve Discovery 3 HSE - sold
Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon - sold
Mini Cooper Clubman
Discovery 4 XS
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| 31st Jul 2010 11:33 am |
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abbie310707
Member Since: 01 Nov 2009
Location: Derbyshire
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Worked fine for me too !
Sunroof stopped working 3 days ago. Checked fuse all looks OK.
Searched on this forum, found this thread and ran the 20 sec routine.
Sunroof working again !!
Thanks
Steve
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| 15th Nov 2010 3:31 pm |
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AVE
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: First house on the left
Posts: 3097
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Don't ya just love this forum???? As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
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| 15th Nov 2010 4:19 pm |
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grahamk
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Dumgoyne
Posts: 1473
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For some bizzare reason my sunroof stopped working after the extreme amount of snow, dont know if it is a coincidence! it wasnt operated but must have been partly open as car was soaked when it started to thaw, The reset worked a treat!
Thanks again!
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| 6th Dec 2010 3:28 am |
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kerbie
Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: bucks
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my discoverys just returned after turbo replacement..with "fault"on sunroof..booked in for an hours fault finding thursday morning with a lr garage for an hours fault finding!..just read this thread..went out to motor..ran sequence..jobs a gooden...thanks very much DG.. 
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| 6th Dec 2010 11:16 pm |
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Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool/ Sheffield
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DG wrote:Don't know if this will help
Quote:It is possible to override the anti-trap
mechanism when movement is
restricted by ice or dirt, by pressing and
holding the front of the switch whilst the roof
is closing.
Sunroof calibration
Under some circumstances (i.e. if the battery is
disconnected), the sunroof position may need
to be recalibrated. The sunroof position is
recalibrated as follows:
1. With the battery connected, turn the starter
switch to position ll.
2. Press and hold the front of the switch for
20 seconds. The sunroof will start to
move.
Continue to hold the switch until the
sunroof completes one full open and
closing cycle. When the sunroof stops
moving, release the switch.
The sunroof can then be operated as normal.
Note: Calibration will not function if the battery
voltage is low.
Unbelievable... This also worked for me!!! I'm so happy
Thanks and all the best,
Peter
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| 6th Jan 2011 11:35 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
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Thanks DG - just had to do this to the D4, so at least we know it's the same process for the D3 & D4 LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 18th Jan 2011 12:08 pm |
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elpiloto
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Location: Dubai
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MARTRUM: What's is your home address? You are now very much on my Christmas Card list!!!!
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