Frost! Sunroof stuck!

Post by **Wayne2014** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:03 am

Well
Frost is upon us.

I had no frost on windscreen (not sure because its got Rain-x)
I also wiped down the door seals with Meg rubber/trim clean - so door opened fine

But sunroof will not open!
Engine whirring...
But i did not put meg rubber/trim clean on sunroof seals.

Anyone had same problem?
And what did u do to prevent it?

Thanks
PS: Ok, i know about letting it defrost and its winter!

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:05 am

You need to treat the seals on the sunroof, same as you've done with the door.

Also, keep the sunroof closed anyway - it's cold out! Brrrrrr....

Post by **Wayne2014** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:02 am

wurlycorner wrote:You need to treat the seals on the sunroof, same as you've done with the door.

Also, keep the sunroof closed anyway - it's cold out! Brrrrrr....

Cheers Iain
Usually i used air con to blast the misted windscreen
But my air con dont work

So opened windows and tried to open sunroof ...

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 2:35 pm

Both my 3rd gen sunroofs never opened when it was icey. Even after 30mins drive with heat in minus temps.

Post by **Wayne2014** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 2:59 pm

Cheers Ratty

Just checked that its pretty difficult to apply meg rubber/trim cleaner on sunroof seals as only front and some side bits can be reached

The rest is hidden too much to gain access ...

Post by **Wayne2014** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:26 pm

Testing ...

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:41 pm

Try squirting some silicone sealant spray on the rubbers in both open and closed position. By the by, the only issue I have on mine these days is my air con not working, tho' I've not had it fault - diagnosed yet. It's the old R12, so not easy to find a 'con specialist with the necessary fittings. in my experience,don't bother trying the mainstream bods like Halfords, as I've already tried and they don't have the fittings.

Post by **Wayne2014** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:50 pm

Didnt want to spend more money, Mike (ref silicone sealant)!
Already had megs

But thanks for tips!

RS24 is direct replacement for R12.
U just need to find someone who source RS12 AND has the SMALLER valve fittings to recharge your air con (unless u already have your smaller valves replaced with big ones).

I am STILL trying to find a local RS24 in my area:-(
Most are down south

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:54 pm

Thanks for the tip, as funds allow, I'll look for a RS24 / R12 'con specialist locally.

Post by **Wayne2014** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:09 pm

Sorry typo

I meant source RS24
As R12 is banned in this country now

Some people just stick the normal air con gas in - but since the gas molecules are smaller it will leak thru your old R12 system quicker.

Converting R12 system to new system will cost £100s - eeek!

But normal recharge is about £50.
Prepare to pay £70+ for RS24 recharge