<e36> re:E36 Sunroof Rattles

[Mike Schaublin <mschaublin@xxxxxxxxx>]

     <Roy Dormany wrote>
     
     Is there an adjustment procedure for the sunroof on my 92 325i? It 
     rattles when going over rough pavement. Thanks
     
     Roy,
     
     I had a rattle in the sunroof of my '94 325i.  The rattle came from 
     the middle of the car, just behind the front seats.  Like you, I 
     thought it was a simple adjustment, so I put off going to the shop 
     until a few days before the warranty expired.  Much to my 
     amazement, the repair was essentially a removal and replacement of 
     the complete sliding sunroof assembly.  
     
     The parts used in the fix were the sunroof frame 
     (p/n 1 54-12-8-206-386) and what the invoice calls a S/R-RepKitE36 
     (p/n 1 54-12-8-206-384).  
     
     Mine was done a few days before the warranty expired:) Sad to say, 
     I think you will be wishing yours was also.  This is an awfully 
     expensive repair for a minor problem.  BTW, the service manager 
     told me there was no long term damage occurring, just an annoying 
     rattle in an otherwise fine car.  
     
     Mike Schaublin
     94 325i 5spd 

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