Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (iv9)
my friends was $1000
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my friends was $1000
$700 to fix my sunroof!?!
So my sunroof is broken, if you can't tell by the topic.
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Anyway, the guy at the stealership where I'm getting some work done said that one of the cables was broken and that it's not covered in my warranty and quoted me about $700 to fix it. I'm curious if that's a reasonable price? And if so, is there any way that I could make it any cheaper (i.e., do it myself, buy used parts, etc, etc)? I searched the forums to see if anyone else had asked, since VW sunroofs apparently suck, but I couldn't find any. So... Anyway, thanks in, advance guys!
-Sean-
-Sean-
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Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (iv9)
Well the motor alone is $550! Maybe a lot of the $700 is labor?
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Well the motor alone is $550! Maybe a lot of the $700 is labor?
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Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (VeeeDoubleU)
I heard also that the majority of the job fixing these is in the labour.
Ive been told by one shop that they wouldnt even do it because of the labour time.
I think me and Ryan (FALCON) can fix his w/ a case of beer and a whole weekend
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I heard also that the majority of the job fixing these is in the labour.
Ive been told by one shop that they wouldnt even do it because of the labour time.
I think me and Ryan (FALCON) can fix his w/ a case of beer and a whole weekend
Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (FFWD)
dayam i hope mines doesnt break....
i like the $150 idea though http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
dayam i hope mines doesnt break....
i like the $150 idea though http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (Doug Brekke)
Sunroof from Wrecking Yard $250-$350 for the whole thing minus Motor depending on yard, Motor $50-$150 maybe from a Vortexer that is parting one out, or $150-$300 at the wrecking yard.
But if you think about it, the cables aren't a big deal, just find out the part numbers from the dealer's computer and order the cables (actually look more like belts) then get a bentley and a case of beer for yourself and get to work.
I have to get a new Motor and Full sunroof assembly this summer, mind is COMPLETELY FUBARED.
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But ohh well.
Sunroof from Wrecking Yard $250-$350 for the whole thing minus Motor depending on yard, Motor $50-$150 maybe from a Vortexer that is parting one out, or $150-$300 at the wrecking yard.
But if you think about it, the cables aren't a big deal, just find out the part numbers from the dealer's computer and order the cables (actually look more like belts) then get a bentley and a case of beer for yourself and get to work.
I have to get a new Motor and Full sunroof assembly this summer, mind is COMPLETELY FUBARED.
Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (RedRiceGTi)
yea mine's broke too, and my passenger window motor is fubar'd. I guess the cables are scrood on the sunroof.. and i dunno what's up with the passenger side window. maybe we should have a "VW Fix windows/sunroof picnic". haha
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yea mine's broke too, and my passenger window motor is fubar'd. I guess the cables are scrood on the sunroof.. and i dunno what's up with the passenger side window. maybe we should have a "VW Fix windows/sunroof picnic". haha
Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (germanrox)
should be a damn recall on it.. someone needs to get their arm stuck in it when the cable breaks or their neck.. then maybe they will recall it!!! Someone get on that soon please.. thx hehe
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should be a damn recall on it.. someone needs to get their arm stuck in it when the cable breaks or their neck.. then maybe they will recall it!!! Someone get on that soon please.. thx hehe
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Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (iv9)
My sunroof was acting up after a drive on the freeway the plastic frame came all loose and rattling like crazy and plus it leaked when it rained,but when the trusty Bently manual arrived in the mail I went to work and fixed the problem.just had to reclip the frame.
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My sunroof was acting up after a drive on the freeway the plastic frame came all loose and rattling like crazy and plus it leaked when it rained,but when the trusty Bently manual arrived in the mail I went to work and fixed the problem.just had to reclip the frame.
Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (Majik6)
Mine was 800 Canadian!!!!!! Something like 300 for parts and 500 for LABOUR!!!!! Those stealerships are [email protected]
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Mine was 800 Canadian!!!!!! Something like 300 for parts and 500 for LABOUR!!!!! Those stealerships are [email protected]
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Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (jazzblu{vr6})
Mine was broken two years ago. I tried to open in when it was frozen shut and one of the cables and a guide broke. Go to the dealership and get a cable kit for it. They aren't cheap, like $150 Canadian. Then do the rest yourself. It's not a difficult job at all. It doesn't require any special tools, just patience, and a clear mind.
The only tricky parts are getting everything back in the way you took it out! Draw a little picture, or number the parts as you remove them, and make sure they go back in the same way. All you have to do is:
- remove the glass
- drop the head liner down
- take the motor off
- take the sunroof frame, etc out
- do your repair
- put it all back!
I didn't have a bentley manual or anything, just figured things out as I went. I also got a photocopy of the micro-fiche schematic that the dealer ship uses to find part numbers from the dealer ship and consulted that when I was putting it all back together..
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It's not a bad job at all, it just takes a few hours, maybe an afternoon or something.
Give it a try at least, it sure beats like $800!!!
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And if you get half way through and can't finish, then take it to the dealer and have them fix it.. It's not like your trying to do a car imobolizing repair!
Evan
Mine was broken two years ago. I tried to open in when it was frozen shut and one of the cables and a guide broke. Go to the dealership and get a cable kit for it. They aren't cheap, like $150 Canadian. Then do the rest yourself. It's not a difficult job at all. It doesn't require any special tools, just patience, and a clear mind.
The only tricky parts are getting everything back in the way you took it out! Draw a little picture, or number the parts as you remove them, and make sure they go back in the same way. All you have to do is:
- remove the glass
- drop the head liner down
- take the motor off
- take the sunroof frame, etc out
- do your repair
- put it all back!
I didn't have a bentley manual or anything, just figured things out as I went. I also got a photocopy of the micro-fiche schematic that the dealer ship uses to find part numbers from the dealer ship and consulted that when I was putting it all back together..
It's not a bad job at all, it just takes a few hours, maybe an afternoon or something.
Give it a try at least, it sure beats like $800!!!
And if you get half way through and can't finish, then take it to the dealer and have them fix it.. It's not like your trying to do a car imobolizing repair!
Evan
Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (WOLF 99)
I had a '90 Jetta, manual everything - everything worked OK. Now, with an MKIII VR6, power everything, everuthing started goimg to hell...
Sunroof - on small clip broken, windows regulators stared going one after another (good thing i can do these myself, the stealership quoted me OVER THE PHONE for windows regulators "at leat $450 , while for the sunroof "about $1500) They woughta be locked up !
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quote:[HR][/HR]maybe VW shouldn't make cars with moving windows...all windows should be stationary...they have lots of prob's designing power stuff.[HR][/HR]
You got THAT right !!!I had a '90 Jetta, manual everything - everything worked OK. Now, with an MKIII VR6, power everything, everuthing started goimg to hell...
Sunroof - on small clip broken, windows regulators stared going one after another (good thing i can do these myself, the stealership quoted me OVER THE PHONE for windows regulators "at leat $450 , while for the sunroof "about $1500) They woughta be locked up !
Re: $700 to fix my sunroof!?! (Gelly)
because some of us are too afraid to mess something up
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because some of us are too afraid to mess something up
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