SmurfZilla

iTrader: (33)

So i had the common problem evo owners have with the sunroof (the one lone screw backing itself out over time). I followed the directions on this site and got my roof liner down low enough to screw it back up. Anyway the directions listed didn't work to to put the sunroof in initialization mode (when the sunroof has lost its stoping point and you need to reset it). Somehow it managed to get into it and the instructions to get it out of initialization definently don't work. I asked for help on both threads that were how too's but the post originators aren't responding. It's getting nicer and it would be nice to slide the sunroof back without having to inch it forward to shut it closed. There are others that have this problem as well.

Help please.

nightwalker

I ripped mine out. No more sunroof problems, plus the car handles better. Good luck with yours.

black E

iTrader: (77)

how di you cover the hole?
i got the same problem with my sunroof....

revvin9k

iTrader: (23)

This is gonna be kinda long winded, but here goes.....


First off, the headliner will have to come down in its entirety.

The method i used was dropping the entire motor ( three screws ) , and while still plugged in, but off the guides I played with the switch that controls the roof till I got her to the closed position. You can here the motor do the tilt function, the long fully open phase etc. Find the closed position and disconnect it to get it out of your way.


Next go to the where the rails are for the sunroof. Where you dropped the motor from are two grooved bars if you will, that control movement of the sunroof opening and closing. The bars are grooved for the teeth of the gear. If your screw came loose it's a good chance you skipped a couple in the process. If you get a flat head and CAREFULLY move those bars back in forth you will see either side of the roof move.

Slide each side to ITS closed position by gently sliding the bars the appropriate way till they stop. Re attach the motor and give her a whirl BEFORE you put every thing back together.


I know this all sounds like non sense, but once you take down the headliner it all speaks for itself. Lemme know if you need pics of anything as I never put my headliner back in.

Joshs EVO

iTrader: (46)

Punch it.

SmurfZilla

iTrader: (33)

@revvin9k

Getting it back on track isn't even the problem anymore......even if I go through all of that it will still be in "initialization" mode. I need to "kick it out" for lack of a better term

revvin9k

iTrader: (23)

I had this issue too.


Are you able to use the vent feature with out issue?

SmurfZilla

iTrader: (33)

I have to press the sunroof forward like I was trying to close the sunroof instead of pressing it in to pop the sunroof up to vent.....def. still in the initialization mode.

4RETECH

iTrader: (86)

This is what I did. Remove the motor, leave it electrically connected. Tap the button back once so it opens( or at least thinks it is). Hit it to close. Hit the button to vent and back to close. Now attach the motor back to the cable slots while having the sunroof in the closed position

Nkryptd1

I had the same problem on mine and found the solution on a BMW forum believe it or not.

While the car is running hold the center button, the one that tilts your roof up, in for over a minute. I held mine in for two just to be safe. Then release and the problem should be fixed.

Sounds dumb but it works.

WelDun1

what year Evo did you have when you did this? Was it a Evo8/9 or a X?
Ive seen the BMW initialization videos but i wasntsure if that only worked on the Xs or what.

tbaird58

iTrader: (1)

here you go this is what i used when i did mine

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...e-sunroof.html

WelDun1

This is what i used, but i was still having problems. Im not even sure i heard the "Click" when its supposed to go Into Initialization mode. I havent tried for a minute tho bcuz the car has been in the shop so until i get it back tuesday, i have to just sit here and stress about it haha

The part that is confusing is that he says to hold the Close button down until its in the full tilt up position, but im not 100% about what "Tilt Up" position is. I know when you hold it down to close, after it stops, you press it in to tilt up, but I think that means that it's not in initialization mode. IDK... some people say that it took them a few times for it to work, i just hope thats the case. Otherwise, im doing something wrong for sure.