rags Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Anyone familiar with these sorts of things? I have a '91 Toyota Corolla, which I love to death. It happens to have a sunroof. What it does not have, however, is a working sunroof. Now, these Carolina days are what you might call "mighty fine" to be riding around with your manual windows and your sunroof (which is electric, by the way) wide open. But alas, I can't quite catch all this nice air because the sunroof does not, for whatever reason, work. And my question is...by some odd chance, has someone else shared my pain of a broken sunroof? And if you did, did you perhaps find out why it didn't work? It would be great if I could have this thing for the nice season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I've never had a sunroof, but it could be your sunroof motor. Check partshotlines.com or car-part.com to search for an old one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Anyone familiar with these sorts of things? I have a '91 Toyota Corolla, which I love to death. It happens to have a sunroof. What it does not have, however, is a working sunroof. Now, these Carolina days are what you might call "mighty fine" to be riding around with your manual windows and your sunroof (which is electric, by the way) wide open. But alas, I can't quite catch all this nice air because the sunroof does not, for whatever reason, work. And my question is...by some odd chance, has someone else shared my pain of a broken sunroof? And if you did, did you perhaps find out why it didn't work? It would be great if I could have this thing for the nice season.My last car had a moonroof, so I don't think I can help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'm no expert when it comes to this sort of thing, but, I'm thinking you need yourself a mechanic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 could it be something as simple as a fuse? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rags Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 I did check the fuse, so it's not that...only other thoughts are a bad switch, wire, or motor. I was hoping to diagnose this without having to drop the $$$ on a mechanic. If I have manual windows, why can't I have a manual sunroof? That would suit just fine, I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I agree. Manual everything is best. Less shit to break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I was hoping to diagnose this without having to drop the $$$ on a mechanic.If you insisit on getting your answers to your automotive questions on the interwebs, maybe Click and Clack, the Tappit Brothers would be a better option than VC for reliable information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Car Talk is the best thing on NPR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Car Talk is the best thing on NPR. All Songs Considered on the other hand - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 All Songs Considered on the other hand - They don't play enough Black Sabbath. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 If you insisit on getting your answers to your automotive questions on the interwebs, maybe Click and Clack, the Tappit Brothers would be a better option than VC for reliable information.Tom Magliozzi was having lunch in my building the other day.I heard his laugh before I saw him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Just for kicks, I submitted a junkyard request for a 91 Corolla sunroof. I've got a lot of hairy mechanics breathing down my neck, offering it for $75. Let me know and I'll forward the emails along. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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