Be Smart With Cars

Having a sunroof in your car allows you to have fresh air circulate throughout your car without actually having to have wind blow directly onto your face. A sunroof also allows you to enjoy the beautiful sites of the sky without having to open your door and look up at it. While a sunroof is a great element to have in a car, it does have its downfalls, as well. When a sunroof becomes stuck open, it can create quite a hassle for the car owner. If your car's sunroof is stuck open, use the following guide to determine what may be causing the issue.

Something on the Track

The sunroof travels on a track in order to open and close. If there is something on the track of the sunroof, it will not be able to move. If you try to close the sunroof and hear the motor attempting to move it, but it's not moving, look at the track of the sunroof to see if there is anything on the track blocking the sunroof from moving.

Burnt-out Motor

In order for the sunroof to operate, a motor is needed to make the sunroof move. If something had been blocking the track or the sunroof is relatively old, there is a good chance that the motor that operates the sunroof may have burnt up and needs to be replaced. You can check to see if the motor has gone bad on the sunroof by attempting to close it. If you do not hear any sounds indicating that the sunroof is attempting to move, there is a good chance that something is wrong with the motor of the sunroof.

Gears Slipping

Gears operate the sunroof to make it move back and forth. When the gears start slipping, the sunroof will jolt as it opens and closes. If a gear has completely slipped, the sunroof will not be able to move at all.

It is important to take the car to a mechanic, such as Euroclassics Limited, right away to have the sunroof inspected and repaired. If you drive around with a sunroof that is stuck open, the interior of your car could be ruined. When you park the car, potential thieves will also have direct access to everything that is inside the car and the car itself. Most sunroof repairs can be done in just a few hours so that you can get back on the road as soon as possible.