Ur quattro sunroof operation

urquattr085 · 01-07-16, 09:25 PM

Hi all,

Not sure if this a dumb question. When raising the sunroof (fully) on my ur, the crank handle does not align with the handle recess and so cannot be retracted.

Is this normal or am I getting restricted opening? The mechanism seems to be sliding as far as it can and the crank is lined up ok when closed so I know my starting position is ok.

Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

jimh · 01-07-16, 10:43 PM

You should find there's enough slack in the system to turn the handle back the other way to retract it before the roof panel starts moving down. That's normal.

urquattr085 · 02-07-16, 09:58 AM

OK thanks Jim, that seems to make sense.

I'll check that out this afternoon when I finish refitting the sunroof.

jimh · 02-07-16, 11:00 PM

Just verified on mine and it works like this:-

Starting with roof closed.
First half turn does nothing, second 1/2 turn lifts the roof. I can then put the handle into the recess as I've done one full turn.

Starting with roof open.
First whole turn does nothing, second half turn closes roof. The handle is then towards the back of the car, so I have to turn it half a turn back the other way to park it in the recess.

urquattr085 · 03-07-16, 07:40 PM

Hi Jim

That's very different to mine, checked it out earlier today before doing some other work.
I have very little "free" movement, from closed it starts to lift almost immediately and is fully open after a little more than half a turn.
If I return the crank to point to the back of the car, (so now at one half-turn) the roof has already started to close, hence nowhere to park the handle.
In addition, the mechanism does nor seem to lock in the open position in any way which makes it difficult to re-install the panel - any downward pressure to engage the locking pins results in the mechanism sliding to the closed position.
All just seems a little wrong to me.

Thanks for checking yours, always good to have a point of comparison.
Now if I could only find that grommet from the air filter box that I dropped this afternoon.................its got to be down there in the engine bay somewhere!!

Hanuman · 03-07-16, 08:00 PM

Mine works as you describe, with no park position. Although, I've not played with it for a while, so my memory might be off...

urquattr085 · 03-07-16, 08:26 PM

Mine works as you describe, with no park position. Although, I've not played with it for a while, so my memory might be off...

Can you say that legally on here........?? lol

Could be a bit too much information there!!

Thanks for your input, maybe mine is "normal" which would save me adding another job to the restoration list.
Could it be year specific differences??

Hanuman · 03-07-16, 08:50 PM

I was thinking about year related updates, too. Mine is a late 85 build.

When I get a moment, I'll check for certain

urquattr085 · 03-07-16, 09:02 PM

That would be great.
For reference mine is a Sep 85 build

03-07-16, 08:00 PM	#6
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	Mine works as you describe, with no park position. Although, I've not played with it for a while, so my memory might be off... __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

03-07-16, 08:50 PM	#8
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	I was thinking about year related updates, too. Mine is a late 85 build. When I get a moment, I'll check for certain __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

01-07-16, 10:43 PM	#2
jimh Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 122	You should find there's enough slack in the system to turn the handle back the other way to retract it before the roof panel starts moving down. That's normal.

02-07-16, 09:58 AM	#3
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	OK thanks Jim, that seems to make sense. I'll check that out this afternoon when I finish refitting the sunroof.

02-07-16, 11:00 PM	#4
jimh Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 122	Just verified on mine and it works like this:- Starting with roof closed. First half turn does nothing, second 1/2 turn lifts the roof. I can then put the handle into the recess as I've done one full turn. Starting with roof open. First whole turn does nothing, second half turn closes roof. The handle is then towards the back of the car, so I have to turn it half a turn back the other way to park it in the recess.

03-07-16, 07:40 PM	#5
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	Hi Jim That's very different to mine, checked it out earlier today before doing some other work. I have very little "free" movement, from closed it starts to lift almost immediately and is fully open after a little more than half a turn. If I return the crank to point to the back of the car, (so now at one half-turn) the roof has already started to close, hence nowhere to park the handle. In addition, the mechanism does nor seem to lock in the open position in any way which makes it difficult to re-install the panel - any downward pressure to engage the locking pins results in the mechanism sliding to the closed position. All just seems a little wrong to me. Thanks for checking yours, always good to have a point of comparison. Now if I could only find that grommet from the air filter box that I dropped this afternoon.................its got to be down there in the engine bay somewhere!!

03-07-16, 08:26 PM	#7
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	Mine works as you describe, with no park position. Although, I've not played with it for a while, so my memory might be off... Can you say that legally on here........?? lol Could be a bit too much information there!! Thanks for your input, maybe mine is "normal" which would save me adding another job to the restoration list. Could it be year specific differences??

03-07-16, 09:02 PM	#9
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	That would be great. For reference mine is a Sep 85 build