Member Since: 22 Sep 2005
Location: North Yorks
Posts: 107
Mines cracked too. HSE sept 06. Off I go to Ripon Landrover.
This appears to be a growing issue.
17th Sep 2007 3:55 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26772
Has anyone actually got their roof replaced yet? lots of 'going in' posts, but none reporting the final outcome.
Does this cracking actually cause a problem in service? TBH I have not even looked at mine yet!
In fact, I'm so glad that I actually have a Land Rover with a sunroof that does not leak (previous D2 owner, with built in cold shower system), I am tempted to leave it well alone even if it is cracked.
17th Sep 2007 4:20 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73075
Having had leaking sunroofs on D1s, D2s and my D3 HSE, I'm glad I have a LR with no sunroof!
17th Sep 2007 4:26 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3654
Not had mine replaced yet Gareth, dealer did have a look at it and said that LR wouldn't do a warranty replacement as yet (about 2 months ago) but they are having another look next month (cars in for its second service). My D2 didnt have any leaky sunroofs thankfully but 2 days after I got my D1 it rained and it came in through the rear speakers 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
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17th Sep 2007 4:44 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
My sunroof assembly was replaced last week with no problems from the dealer whatsoever. The manager inspected the cracks and immediately said that they would take care of it. I'd like to point out that the actual assembly of the sunroof is designed a bit differently than the previous or first design. Not a major mechanical difference, but the parts do look different - so LR has upgraded the design.16 D4 Landmark
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17th Sep 2007 6:19 pm
Ollram
Member Since: 04 Dec 2006
Location: Gortynia
Posts: 608
So, looks like LR now knows the problem and important is that the part is now different!!
Have to check with LR Greece then....
17th Sep 2007 6:51 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
The parts are made of different plastic, and the sunroof rails appear to be wider. That's the difference that I can see.16 D4 Landmark
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17th Sep 2007 7:27 pm
mtm
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Allendale, NJ
Posts: 63
Hi, my first post here
Just had a look at my sunroof (2006 HSE) and all the mechanics are covered in thick white grease - so if there are cracks, they wouldn't be visible.
I wonder if the grease was applied at the factory or by the dealer during normal service...
17th Sep 2007 9:36 pm
TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858
Gareth wrote:
Has anyone actually got their roof replaced yet? lots of 'going in' posts, but none reporting the final outcome.
Yes, my rails were replaced last week at Yeovil LR
17th Sep 2007 10:33 pm
Ian 2206
Member Since: 30 Oct 2006
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 114
Checked mine out at the weekend....both rails cracked at the joggle. I contacted the Dealer yesterday and they're taking the car in on Thursday to rpelace the roof assembly. Have LR corrected the design I wonder, or will the replacement be the same as the original one. If so, I'll be back in another 8 months from new! for info the dealer, Pillings in Welwyn want the car for 2 days.D3 HSE, Stornoway grey, 2007 MY, side steps, privacy glass, door protection strips.
18th Sep 2007 9:30 am
Adiver
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Rutland
Posts: 492
Mine was in for some warranty work and they replaced the sunroof as there were severe cracks on both sides, on the support arms (made of plastic!!) - apart from the glass it looks as though the whole thing has been replaced!
All done under warranty at no cost to me, but then there are only 18,000 muile on the clock!
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26th Sep 2007 8:41 pm
PeanutBob
Member Since: 24 Oct 2006
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 669
Gareth wrote:
Has anyone actually got their roof replaced yet? lots of 'going in' posts, but none reporting the final outcome.
Does this cracking actually cause a problem in service? TBH I have not even looked at mine yet!
In fact, I'm so glad that I actually have a Land Rover with a sunroof that does not leak (previous D2 owner, with built in cold shower system), I am tempted to leave it well alone even if it is cracked.
You may be right! I had mine replaced a few months ago under warranty, but when it was warm, which is not applicable now(!) the new roof has been squeaking somewhat. Now, as the exterior temperature has dipped, silence! I've also been aware that if you leave the sunroof up, but not open, during rain/ or dew, the moment it is moved to the closed position water ingresses through the roof lining. The roof channels/or whatever they are called were cleared at the same time. However, it's not really a big issue, it doesn't leak when its shut, and it's stopped creaking now it's cooler. Wonder why I posted this in retrospect.....
26th Sep 2007 9:09 pm
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
Gareth wrote:
Has anyone actually got their roof replaced yet? lots of 'going in' posts, but none reporting the final outcome.
Does this cracking actually cause a problem in service? TBH I have not even looked at mine yet!
In fact, I'm so glad that I actually have a Land Rover with a sunroof that does not leak (previous D2 owner, with built in cold shower system), I am tempted to leave it well alone even if it is cracked.
Now replaced by Yeovil - seems fine
I would get it done now - mine was OK - but if it fails later I dread to think of the cost out of warrantyIllegitimi Non Carborundum
27th Sep 2007 4:40 am
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
FYI, noticed a loud wind noise coming from the sunroof during my first trip on the highway since the replacement. When inspecting the sunroof in the closed position, I noticed that the glass panel is turned slightly in the body cavity of the vehicle. This left a gap on one side between the body of the roof and the glass panel, and the other side is pressed up tightly against the body. This is causing the loud wind noise. I suggest to anyone that has their sunroof replaced to inspect the seal between the glass and body, to make sure its uniform all the way around before you leave the dealership. I have to go back and have mine adjusted.16 D4 Landmark
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27th Sep 2007 3:51 pm
Tonyrec
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Hertfordshire,UK
Posts: 263
After reading this. ive checked mine and the nearside one is almost cracked through.
This is very bad because we never ever ever use the sunroof and its only been open a couple of times in 18 months.
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