D1 sunroof not closing, it could be the angular tracks…

[The Green Beastie]

About a week ago, both of my sunroofs were stuck open. They could move front and back but not close. Various clues…motor, ecu, stuck safety switch. After removing the top panel behind the mirror, I even cleaned the connections, no luck here. Not bad however for being a ‘97.

What you needed was a second set of eyes to observe how the sunroofs not close. In my case, one outer corner seemed to hang, thereby increasing resistance and the motor simply stops. It was observed that the guides in the angular tracks that bring the sunroof down were worn, and all it needed was a gentle lift to overcome any initial resistance, and down she goes. Sorry no pictures, for it has been raining here for the last week. Also, due to the ‘misalignment’ I could not even close the sunroofs manually. So off to get some new tracks and/or guides.

 

[brianp38dse]

Hello and welcome to LZ

 

[The Green Beastie]

Hi Brian. This is my second LR, a ‘97 D1. My first was a ‘01 D2. It met an unfortunate end being at the receiving end of a man woman. A big old Ford Bronco got my front passenger quarter.

 

[Jon Dor]

Welcome to LZ...short form for Looney Zone!
You live in a beautiful part of the world....
Mike.

 

[The Green Beastie]

Perhaps, but my favourite drink comes from the Hebridean Islands!

 

[Jon Dor]

Perhaps, but my favourite drink comes from the Hebridean Islands!

Talisker?

 

[The Green Beastie]

That is one of them…Laphroag, Bruchlladich, Bowmore. I think going over, renting a room and an old Series would be the best way in exploring the area and distilleries

 

[Jon Dor]

That is one of them…Laphroag, Bruchlladich, Bowmore. I think going over, renting a room and an old Series would be the best way in exploring the area and distilleries

Can't argue with that thought process!
Skye, and Northwards is my favourite part of the UK.
I was married to a Canadian for 35yrs and in 1980 flew to Vancouver. Spent a couple of days there before taking the train to Calgary.
Our baby was ill on the flight from Manchester, so we binned the idea of spending a few days on Vancouver Island and I've not had the opportunity to rectify that.

 

[The Green Beastie]

With covid restrictions calming down, perhaps you may find the time

 

[Jon Dor]

With covid restrictions calming down, perhaps you may find the time

I'd need to win lottery first!

 

[The Green Beastie]

I'd need to win lottery first!

It’s cheaper to fly to Scotland than the other side of Canada. Go figure.

 

[Def90man]

That is one of them…Laphroag, Bruchlladich, Bowmore. I think going over, renting a room and an old Series would be the best way in exploring the area and distilleries

I can smell Bowmore’s stills from my back door

 

[The Green Beastie]

Bowmore had a Mariner 15 which was really good, but its replacement is a second best. I almost forgot…Highland Park and Jura Superstition if its still around.

 

[Beneagles]

I can smell Bowmore’s stills from my back door

There are just so many ways that quote could be altered.....





















but I'm not like that

 

[Def90man]

There are just so many ways that quote could be altered.....
























but I'm not like that

Go on - don’t be shy. Eilidh says you never used to be

 

[Def90man]

Bowmore had a Mariner 15 which was really good, but its replacement is a second best. I almost forgot…Highland Park and Jura Superstition if its still around.

The mariner is going back a long time isn’t it? It’s been replaced many times over now

 

[Jon Dor]

I can smell Bowmore’s stills from my back door

I hope that's NOT a euphemism... ¦~|

 

[Def90man]

I hope that's NOT a euphemism... ¦~|

Could be! But nope

 

[Hippo]

Welcome to the forum

 

[The Green Beastie]

Thank you Hippo.