I am a new 300 sd owner. 1983. My sunroof opened and closed slowly today when I bough it but now after I presure washed the engin it will not move or even make any noise. waht can i do to get it closed?

Use the manual crank bolt in thetrunk for now.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

I just bought this today. I do not know where to find the manual crank.

Open up the fuse panel and check the fuse. Those type of fuses can build up corrosion on the ends that connect them to the panel tabs. Take and twist them back and forth. Let us know what fixes it.

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

That is what is interesting. i replace the fuses and after that it quit. i did find the crank in the trunk.
Thanks

Hmmmm, interesting coincidence......

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2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
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'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Well I cranked it shut and now it works fine. Not sure of the problem.

My 300SE sunroof wouldn't budge when it was cold out, when it was hot out it worked fine. Cleaned everything and greased up, works good as new in all temps. What I'm saying is perhaps you tested the sunroof when it was warm out, now it is cooler and doesn't seem to work. Give it a nudge and see what happens.

Thanks I will try it