FED UP with my 2006 E90 sunroof

vindicator · 07-02-2008, 01:15 PM

I've been having issues with my 2006 325xi Sedan's sunroof. When I press the button to close it - it closes half way and then opens up again.

I've brought the car in FOUR times already - and it still has not been completly fixed. What would you guys do in my situation?

Oh yeah, I've also brought this car in for other issues like the door handles, airbags, tires, radio, etc...I'm real sick of this...

e90will · 07-02-2008, 03:08 PM

There are a couple of things you can do, you can ask and speak to a service manager or request to have a bmw factory rep to look at your car since this is your fourth time.

No one should have to go through that. If it is the same dealer that's working on your car, make sure to get a service director involved. If problem still persist, be sure to also contact BMWNA to file a complaint.

Have you also tried a different bmw dealership? That might be another option as well. Good luck to you.

mercury26 · 07-02-2008, 06:28 PM

SOunds like the Sunroof Switch is bad and/or the rails need lubricated. I had the exact same problem on my Audi S4 and Passat W8. Both times it was a bad switch...

Cheers,

Chuck

d3l0n · 07-02-2008, 06:58 PM

do you try to pull the sun roof shade while the sunroof is closing? if so.. dont. Just wait till it closes then pull the shade.

Tag · 07-02-2008, 07:23 PM

Have you tried resetting it yourself?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...75&postcount=2

TK-421 · 07-02-2008, 07:28 PM

i know someone who had a problem like that. he took it in thrice (?) and it didnt get resolved so he just gave it back for another one

GMWNashville · 07-02-2008, 07:38 PM

sounds like your anti trap is going off for some reason..

keysopendoors · 07-03-2008, 01:20 AM

Same issue happened to me, my dealer replaced the entire sunroof assembly under warranty. Now I can tilt my sunroof without having the shade retract 1/4 of the way

vindicator · 07-03-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by news 4 u

i know someone who had a problem like that. he took it in thrice (?) and it didnt get resolved so he just gave it back for another one

Did they give him a new car?

vindicator · 07-03-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tag824

Have you tried resetting it yourself?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...75&postcount=2

Yep. I tried that and I've tried a lot of other things. The dealership has also tried numerous things.

mercury26 · 07-03-2008, 12:22 PM

New switch or sunroof cartridge sounds like the fix....

Cheers

Chuck

vindicator · 07-03-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mercury26

New switch or sunroof cartridge sounds like the fix....

Cheers

Chuck

My cartridge was just replaced - issue still happening!

ae8t6ix · 07-03-2008, 01:53 PM

Had a similar problem here took it in I believe it was 3 to 4 times as well. Replaced the entire system and then it still kept doing it and finally I don't know what they did but it stopped. Not completely mind you, it happened once more since the repair. But otherwise it's fine. I even contact BMWNA cause apparently no seems to know what the issue is. Hope they figure it out.

BMWNA · 07-08-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vindicator

I've been having issues with my 2006 325xi Sedan's sunroof. When I press the button to close it - it closes half way and then opens up again.

I've brought the car in FOUR times already - and it still has not been completly fixed. What would you guys do in my situation?

Oh yeah, I've also brought this car in for other issues like the door handles, airbags, tires, radio, etc...I'm real sick of this...

I'm with BMW of North America, LLC. Check your inbox for our offer of assistance.

vindicator · 07-08-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW NA Customer Relations

I'm with BMW of North America, LLC. Check your inbox for our offer of assistance.

I've contacted you guys many times and you've offered no help to me at all.

McLuVan · 07-09-2008, 02:51 PM

bring it in
they should replace it

rg87 · 07-10-2008, 06:31 PM

a bit of WD40 on the tracks does the trick! the exact same thing happened to me. that took care of the problem!

NaTuReB0Y · 07-10-2008, 06:38 PM

Sorry to hear about your problems man.........

I'm sure you knew what you were getting into when you bought a BMW.

I took my car to the dealer for 6-7 issues......good thing we have this thing called WARRANTY.

I don't know what I'm going to do in about 3,000 miles when my Warranty expired.......

BMW needs to hire some quality control freak to check their products........

BMW F22 · 07-10-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

Sorry to hear about your problems man.........

I'm sure you knew what you were getting into when you bought a BMW.

I took my car to the dealer for 6-7 issues......good thing we have this thing called WARRANTY.

I don't know what I'm going to do in about 3,000 miles when my Warranty expired.......

BMW needs to hire some quality control freak to check their products........

I wonder if allowing customers to custom order their cars has anything to do with it. What I've noticed is that with Japanese automakers who option their cars according to regions have higher quality because it's less complex. It's easier to achieve superior quality when you've become efficient in producing certain parts rather than customizing many parts.

vindicator · 07-10-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

I wonder if allowing customers to custom order their cars has anything to do with it. What I've noticed is that with Japanese automakers who option their cars according to regions have higher quality because it's less complex. It's easier to achieve superior quality when you've become efficient in producing certain parts rather than customizing many parts.

This is an excellent point. I think you may be on to somthing. But as far as the sunroof goes - they should have that down!

mds82 · 07-10-2008, 09:48 PM

damn, ya this happens to mine a lot too!!! it stops closing once it starts to press down the wind deflector. I guess i will try to spray some wd-40 in the track, if not i'm calling to get it replaced under warranty before i hit 50k

ubern00b · 07-11-2008, 09:48 AM

this happens to my 06 e90 also.......
i thought it was anti-trap, but i started putting my hand on the glass and pushing back as hard as i could and it kept on pushing, so it's not that. it has made me wonder if the sensor is bad? usually a sensor for anti trap would measure the voltage for the motor - more amp draw = more resistance or something. i'm past my 50k miles, but i have an extended warranty (3rd party, not through bmw) and the fine print is really unclear, but i think is attempting to say that it only covers the motor for the sunroof. i havent followed up past that.

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Tag this is the way 18298 Rep 8,544 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Have you tried resetting it yourself? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...75&postcount=2
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	i know someone who had a problem like that. he took it in thrice (?) and it didnt get resolved so he just gave it back for another one __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	sounds like your anti trap is going off for some reason..
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keysopendoors Captain 41 Rep 671 Posts Drives: E91 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lex KY iTrader: (2)	Same issue happened to me, my dealer replaced the entire sunroof assembly under warranty. Now I can tilt my sunroof without having the shade retract 1/4 of the way __________________ 2011 328iT M-Sport - 6MT
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mercury26 Lord of the Rings 86 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 20 Audi SQ5,05 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Westminster, Colorado iTrader: (2) Garage List 2021 BMW M2C [0.00] 2020 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2019 VW Golf Alltrack [0.00] 2018 Ford F150 [0.00] 1977 VW Scirocco [0.00] 2005 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00] 2007 Audi RS4 [0.00]	New switch or sunroof cartridge sounds like the fix.... Cheers Chuck
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ae8t6ix Friends don't let friends apex early 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (1) Garage List 1985 Corolla GT-s [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Had a similar problem here took it in I believe it was 3 to 4 times as well. Replaced the entire system and then it still kept doing it and finally I don't know what they did but it stopped. Not completely mind you, it happened once more since the repair. But otherwise it's fine. I even contact BMWNA cause apparently no seems to know what the issue is. Hope they figure it out.
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rg87 Lieutenant 51 Rep 513 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	a bit of WD40 on the tracks does the trick! the exact same thing happened to me. that took care of the problem!
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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 339 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	Sorry to hear about your problems man......... I'm sure you knew what you were getting into when you bought a BMW. I took my car to the dealer for 6-7 issues......good thing we have this thing called WARRANTY. I don't know what I'm going to do in about 3,000 miles when my Warranty expired....... BMW needs to hire some quality control freak to check their products........ __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	damn, ya this happens to mine a lot too!!! it stops closing once it starts to press down the wind deflector. I guess i will try to spray some wd-40 in the track, if not i'm calling to get it replaced under warranty before i hit 50k
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ubern00b First Lieutenant 5 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tn iTrader: (1)	this happens to my 06 e90 also....... i thought it was anti-trap, but i started putting my hand on the glass and pushing back as hard as i could and it kept on pushing, so it's not that. it has made me wonder if the sensor is bad? usually a sensor for anti trap would measure the voltage for the motor - more amp draw = more resistance or something. i'm past my 50k miles, but i have an extended warranty (3rd party, not through bmw) and the fine print is really unclear, but i think is attempting to say that it only covers the motor for the sunroof. i havent followed up past that.
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