my sunroof got stuck on 1998 e320 the dealer said it'll cost 3500 to fix it...which is not even worth spending money on it...has anyone ever had this problem...any susggestion anyone....how to fix it...do I need to take the whole roof apart to fix it....and also the roof gets stuck when I try closing it.....it won't close all the way it's open like an inch .....any suggestions on if I could close it permantely if I have to spend that much money fixing it......help's appreciated in advance
Vehicle: E320, SLK320, MKV Jetta TDI, Mini Cooper S
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,678
RE: stuck sunroof
This is a common problem. You don't have to spend $3500 either. Most of the time it is actually $5 worth of parts. There are 2 covers that hold the cable in that is used to move the roof in it's track. The covers warp out so that the cable comes out of the track and binds up. The original covers are only held on with one screw so the one end can warp away. The new covers are held on with 2 screws so you have to drill an extra hole for it. You have to push the roof open far enough to clear the covers that are in the middle of the track.
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hey E-klasse thanks a lot for your quick response, the plastic where the cover goes I broke that by mistake i was drilling hole in it and I pushed it a bit harder and it broke :(... can I replace the whole plastic frame and if I can do u have any idea how much would it cost? and still my roof gets stuck an inch before it's fully close..any clue why it would do that?
Vehicle: E320, SLK320, MKV Jetta TDI, Mini Cooper S
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,678
RE: stuck sunroof
You might check with Silverstar Recycling about getting the whole track. [:(] It sounds like there is a broken piece jammed in there that is getting in the way.
jazzy_gill, it sounds like it would be cheaper in the long run, to just fly E Klasse out to where you live! LOL Man.....I can only imagine the profit margin that your dealer was hoping to make off of you!! I just joined this list, but I'm lovin it already!
I hate stupid dealers.....I wish there were no dealers and we all could get our cars on wholesale price straight from mercedes :-D....I still haven't gotten a chance to start removing the headliner.....my e320's parked in the garage and I'm abusing my c280 for a while now....I'll keep you guys posted when i start removing it...oh yeah by the way I went to my local salvage yard and the guy there said he could get me the whole sunroof track for $350...even betta :-D......have fun ya'll
Vehicle: E320, SLK320, MKV Jetta TDI, Mini Cooper S
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,678
RE: stuck sunroof
I don't think that you have to remove the headliner. You should be able to pull the roof panel motor by removing the dome light. With the motor out, try to move the panel. With the panel all of the way open, the track will lift out.
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