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Sunroof opens randomly
- Thread starter Vdub2687
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Deathbyart
Go Kart Newbie
Mine never opened without the keys but it did open randomly. I was informed it was due to the switch going bad. You may want to look into swapping in a new one.
Timothy Bryce
Ready to race!
I just had exactly this! Replaced the switch and problem solved. The switches aren’t cheap but this was the best I could find:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183413797047
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183413797047
hack-man162
Passed Driver's Ed
Is it pretty straight forward to get the switch out and back in? Mine has been doing this for awhile and it is highly irritating.
Yes, something inside the switch is worn out causing the contacts to trigger even when the dial is not moved.
I replaced my switch. It comes in either gray or beige:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...sunroof-switch-corn-silk-beige/1k0959613ch67/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/sunroof-switch-pearl-grey/1k0959613c2en/
Replacing it yourself is do-able although it takes some effort.
I followed this video:
But it left a critical step out. I left a comment in the video to describe the critical step:
"1:29 why would you edit this part out? Disconnecting the sunroof switch cable was the most difficult part, and it was the reason why I searched, found, and watched this video, only to find that you edited out the part where you actually disconnected the sunroof cable connector. Thanks for nothing! For future watchers, the secret is that there is an 'under-lip' at the wire-end of the connecter. Use a small flat metal screwdriver to use the under lip as leverage to force-push the cable away from the socket."
I replaced my switch. It comes in either gray or beige:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...sunroof-switch-corn-silk-beige/1k0959613ch67/
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/sunroof-switch-pearl-grey/1k0959613c2en/
Replacing it yourself is do-able although it takes some effort.
I followed this video:
But it left a critical step out. I left a comment in the video to describe the critical step:
"1:29 why would you edit this part out? Disconnecting the sunroof switch cable was the most difficult part, and it was the reason why I searched, found, and watched this video, only to find that you edited out the part where you actually disconnected the sunroof cable connector. Thanks for nothing! For future watchers, the secret is that there is an 'under-lip' at the wire-end of the connecter. Use a small flat metal screwdriver to use the under lip as leverage to force-push the cable away from the socket."
Timothy Bryce
Ready to race!
Yup; agree with this; it is a straightforward process; I think the whole swap took about 15 minutes tops but the cable was hard to release. I did it by hand but it was very tough. You have to take a leap of faith when bending back the retaining clips that they don't break but they're quite tough. This pic shows the lip under the connector plug.
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Mk6Autobahn
Autocross Champion
Yeah I went through this a while back. I ended up getting a used switch for about $15 and it took me almost no time to pop the overhead panel off to swap it out. Been working fantastic ever since
Allchokedup
Autocross Champion
How's dat clutch doe??
Hahahah
Mk6Autobahn
Autocross Champion
Lol, come down to Houston and find out. Unless you’re afraid of losing
