sunroof wont open ????

would appreciate some help on this one, my sunroof is showing no signs of life checked the fuse and plugged in a brand new motor I am not very good on electrics so any suggestions would be great my car is a 1997 20vt . Coming to the end of a mini resto 1 previous owner 42k met red .

Mine stops at times and pressing the relays under the steering wheel sometimes sorts it. Maybe there is a poor connection or a weak relay even though something tells me the sunroof relay is not there. Worth a check anyway. It could also be a worn switch. Also worth checking.

Hi, isn't there a relay under the switch in the gear housing tunnel.
Mine used to buzz sometimes when pressing the switch so took it out and cleaned up contacts.
Also I guess it could be the switch itself! Joe will have a spare…Don't suppose anyones got a spare sunroof glass as my frame is falling to bits and leaks!!

Check the switch itself as I was swapping relays to no avail before a simple switch swap sorted it

Does it tilt but not open, or not move at all?

Sometimes a very gentle hand (finger) pushing the glass up to start the tilt function will get things going.

I'm not sure if the electric motor can catch some moisture and get a bit of rust/catch a set- but its a little used motor often just sitting unused for very long periods of time.

When its back working - re-greasing the running gear and making sure the frame is lined up tight and true all helps ensure smooth opening and closing.

Regards

Don't forget that it can be moved manually by removing the little cover behind the courtesy light and applying a large screwdriver.