1999 Jaguar XJ8 SUN ROOF

MARCO502

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1999 JAGUAR XJ8
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
94,000 MILES

WHEN I OPEN THE SUNROOF ON MY CAR, IT WILL STAY OPEN FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES AND THEN CLOSE ON ITS OWN.

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 3:50 AM

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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Posssible faulty switch or control module !

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Sun roof switch is located in the roof console. Sun roof operating features include tilt, and one-touch slide opening and closing. The sun roof can be stopped in any position by pressing switch a second time. The sun roof is operated by a cable and lever mechanism driven by an electric motor.
The Sun Roof Control Module (SRCM) controls the motor, in response to selections made on sun roof console switch, or input from security system for automatic closing.
In the event of an electrical failure, sun roof can be manually operated by inserting a wide-bladed screwdriver into spindle in motor drive gear and turning it clockwise (to open) or counterclockwise (to close).
NOTE:The drive gear becomes disengaged from motor during manual operation. Drive gear must be re-engaged by rotating spindle 1/4 turn in reverse direction.

ADJUSTMENTS
SUN ROOF PANEL
Remove sliding (sun) roof trim panel. See SUN ROOF TRIM PANEL. Turn ignition switch to "II" position. Fully close sun roof. Turn ignition switch to "0" position and remove key.
Loosen bolts securing sun roof frame. Press sun roof panel forward, ensuring seal is not compressed. Adjust front end of sun roof panel within.039" (1.00 mm) of roof contour. Adjust rear of sun roof within.039" (1.00 mm) of roof contour.
Tighten the outer sun roof panel bolts. Turn ignition on and check sun roof for proper operation. If necessary, re-adjust sun roof panel. Fully tighten sun roof frame bolts. Install sun roof trim panel.
SYNCHRONIZING CONTROL MODULE
Remove sliding (sun) roof trim panel. See SUN ROOF TRIM PANEL. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. Remove roof console. See ROOF CONSOLE.
Insert a screwdriver into slot of drive motor spindle, and manually move the sun roof to the closed position. Leave a.32" (8.0 mm) gap between the driven lever and the guide rail step.
Viewing gears through control module opening, rotate adjuster wheels until White indexing marks on gears are aligned. Install control module in roof frame.
Manually rotate the spindle 1/4 turn counterclockwise to re-engage the motor drive. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Ensure sun roof operates properly.