Sunroof Automatically Tilting down after car is off?

N'Syncro · 05-01-2012, 08:57 AM

I noticed this for the first time this weekend. I'm positive it never happened last year. I like to leave my sunroof tilted up in the spring/summer so it doesn't get so hot in the interior.

After a few minutes though of the car being shut off, the sunroof tilts closed. Not 100% closed, but probably 95% closed.

Any idea's as to why this is happening?

Kristopher · 05-06-2012, 11:01 PM

odd

With the auto up / auto down remote key program the sunroof will close if the LOCK button is held for a period of time. Is your lock button sticking? maybe try locking with another remote.

N'Syncro · 05-08-2012, 07:38 AM

Nope. I don't use the keyfob buttons b/c I have an aftermarket car starter installed.

Something is definitely fishy though b/c over the weekend I've noticed that occassionaly the sunroof will stay tilted up, and once I noticed it tilted down while I was driving still!

Good old german electronics / engineering.

change2E85 · 05-08-2012, 11:18 AM

You may need a new sunroof switch. Mine would tilt on its own and then return. Started doing it once when entering a car wash. Luckily it closed back up in time. A new switch and the ghosts went away.

N'Syncro · 05-11-2012, 07:03 AM

Hmmm. Interesting. Thanks for the suggestion

aTOMic* · 05-11-2012, 08:08 AM

DeOxit on the sunroof switch may cure it. I had a similar issue on my B5 Passat.

N'Syncro · 05-15-2012, 07:12 AM

I think we figured it out. Has to do with what Kristopher was saying earlier. I've determined it only actually happens when I lock the car w/ my aftermarket key fob (I have a car starter installed).

So, it looks like the aftermarket unit is taking too long to lock my doors, to the point where the convenience package module is triggered and my sunroof starts to close partially.

I think there is a way to disable that feature in vag-com, so if I can, i'll just do that b/c I never use that feature anyways.. Or if not, then I'll just use my keyfob more.

05-08-2012, 07:38 AM	#3
N'Syncro Audiworld Junior Member 2005 Audi Allroad Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 46	Nope. I don't use the keyfob buttons b/c I have an aftermarket car starter installed. Something is definitely fishy though b/c over the weekend I've noticed that occassionaly the sunroof will stay tilted up, and once I noticed it tilted down while I was driving still! Good old german electronics / engineering. __________________ 2005 Audi allroad 6MT 2.7T 1977 VW Westfalia - H20 swap in progress

05-08-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
change2E85 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ken Caryl, Colorado Posts: 170	You may need a new sunroof switch. Mine would tilt on its own and then return. Started doing it once when entering a car wash. Luckily it closed back up in time. A new switch and the ghosts went away. __________________

05-11-2012, 07:03 AM	#5
N'Syncro Audiworld Junior Member 2005 Audi Allroad Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 46	Hmmm. Interesting. Thanks for the suggestion __________________ 2005 Audi allroad 6MT 2.7T 1977 VW Westfalia - H20 swap in progress

05-11-2012, 08:08 AM	#6
aTOMic* AudiWorld Member 2004 Audi A8L My Garage Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Moronville, TN (middle TN) Posts: 402	DeOxit on the sunroof switch may cure it. I had a similar issue on my B5 Passat. __________________ I'm in love with my car!

05-15-2012, 07:12 AM	#7
N'Syncro Audiworld Junior Member 2005 Audi Allroad Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 46	I think we figured it out. Has to do with what Kristopher was saying earlier. I've determined it only actually happens when I lock the car w/ my aftermarket key fob (I have a car starter installed). So, it looks like the aftermarket unit is taking too long to lock my doors, to the point where the convenience package module is triggered and my sunroof starts to close partially. I think there is a way to disable that feature in vag-com, so if I can, i'll just do that b/c I never use that feature anyways.. Or if not, then I'll just use my keyfob more. __________________ 2005 Audi allroad 6MT 2.7T 1977 VW Westfalia - H20 swap in progress

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05-06-2012, 11:01 PM	#2
Kristopher AudiWorld Member 2002 Audi Allroad Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 164	odd With the auto up / auto down remote key program the sunroof will close if the LOCK button is held for a period of time. Is your lock button sticking? maybe try locking with another remote.

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