Dreaded Freelander 1 buggered sunroof!

Hi Landyfans,
I'm the happy owner of a 03 Kalahari 5door, had the car 5 years, no major probs and the car is in regular use. The sunroof has stopped working properly, ie sudden ratchet noise and only able to work on one side. I have managed to close the roof properly by removing the glass and closing the working side (off-side) so I could refit the glass so I don't get wet. The situation now is that if I remove the glass, the motor works and raises and lowers the off-side mechanism, but the drivers' side mechanism just sits motionless. Does anyone have a clue as to the actual problem here as I can't get the "riser" to lift up so I can get at the last hex screw which holds the "riser/slider mechanism" in place, because the mechanism is holding the wind deflector in the down position on the faulty side. I would appreciate any help from you experts out there, otherwise I guess it's just "live with it". But I don't like to let these things defeat me, also, £310 + vat is a bit steep for a professional answer.

Welcome to the forum.

This section is just to introduce yourself. It's the polite thing to do when you join a group.

You need to start a new thread in the Freelander section. Go to the main Forum page and scroll down to the Land Rover Freelander section.

If you think it is a common problem, there is a Search link at the top of the site. This will save you from starting a thread which has been covered many times before.

Good luck with the sunroof.

Buggering it probably knackered part of the mechanism.

Thanks for the tip A1203. Pardon my manners. Will do.

MINESAPINT said:

Thanks for the tip A1203. Pardon my manners. Will do.

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Nothing wrong with your manners, that's not what I meant

Welcome, I have a buggered sun roof too so will be interested to hear any solutions!!

I am currently trying to egg myself on to remove the head lining and replace the mechanism!!

Good luck!

Hello and welcome

Welcome to the forum.
Freelander section over ere: https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/land-rover-freelander.9/