27-09-2019, 06:09am
Has anyone had a problem with the Sunroof Blind on their Evoque?
Mine has started an issue, but only when trying to open it from a mid position....So when the blind is in the open position, at say just above the front passengers head, and then press the switch to open fully from there, the blinds starts gathering on one side.
Of course, i stop it proceeding before it turns into a mess, so i then press the button to close it, and all returns smooth and back to normal looking good.
NOTE : When i press to fully open from the full close position, its runs tight, smooth and normal....all good there.
So obviously, i can get around this problem by always remembering to fully close it, before i open it to any position, and thats a good thing for now.
Anyway, I went to a professional sunroof repair and installer about this, and he suggested to have the tracks professionally cleaned, and lubricated with lanolin which i will do.
He also mentioned that Landrover do not supply parts for the sunroof, but rather sell the whole thing including the glass. And because the glass is bonded like a windscreen, it needs to be cut out and all the rooflining be removed as well, in order to do the job....huge job and big bucks involved. I won't be doing that, but i would be interested in hearing other peoples experiences with sunroof issues they have had, and what they know regarding any sunroof part or whole replacement to see if the above is true.
The fact mine works normally from the fully closed position is a good sign, and if the clean and lube doesn't make a difference, then i'll just remember to close before any opening in the future.
Mine has started an issue, but only when trying to open it from a mid position....So when the blind is in the open position, at say just above the front passengers head, and then press the switch to open fully from there, the blinds starts gathering on one side.
Of course, i stop it proceeding before it turns into a mess, so i then press the button to close it, and all returns smooth and back to normal looking good.
NOTE : When i press to fully open from the full close position, its runs tight, smooth and normal....all good there.
So obviously, i can get around this problem by always remembering to fully close it, before i open it to any position, and thats a good thing for now.
Anyway, I went to a professional sunroof repair and installer about this, and he suggested to have the tracks professionally cleaned, and lubricated with lanolin which i will do.
He also mentioned that Landrover do not supply parts for the sunroof, but rather sell the whole thing including the glass. And because the glass is bonded like a windscreen, it needs to be cut out and all the rooflining be removed as well, in order to do the job....huge job and big bucks involved. I won't be doing that, but i would be interested in hearing other peoples experiences with sunroof issues they have had, and what they know regarding any sunroof part or whole replacement to see if the above is true.
The fact mine works normally from the fully closed position is a good sign, and if the clean and lube doesn't make a difference, then i'll just remember to close before any opening in the future.