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Old 08-30-2009, 07:21 PM
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1999 E320 sunroof problem

I'm a new user to this forum. I encountered a problem with my '99 E320 sunroof this past weekend. It continued to open and close without me touching the switch. I got it stopped at the open position, but I still can hear "clicking" sound. Later I had to pull the fuse to stop the clicking and closed it manually. What could be the problem? Thank you in advance for your advice/suggestion.

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Old 08-31-2009, 08:44 AM
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The sunroof cables are guided by small plastic tabs.
The original tabs were a bit TOO small & allowed the cables to wear & pop-out.

MB redesigned that part & made them longer.

Most likely that is your issue.
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Old 08-31-2009, 04:15 PM
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Thanks. I will explore if it is indeed the problem.
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Old 08-31-2009, 06:36 PM
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You didn't state if the sunroof opened & closed fully without binding. If the sunroof opened and closed smoothly then I would suspect a defective sunroof switch. If the sunroof started to bind when attempting to open or close then most likely you need new sunroof cables and updated guides.
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Old 09-02-2009, 12:58 AM
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1999 E320 sunroof

Southern, it did close and open smoothly but just won't stop.
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I would try to re-sync the sunroof switch. With the sunroof in the vent position (closed with the rear of the sunroof up) push up on the sunroof switch for 5-6 seconds with the key in position 2.

Does the sunroof stop moving if you release the switch?
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Old 09-03-2009, 12:38 AM
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E320 Sunroof

in the latest incident sunroof woud close and open continuously with no response to the switch. when it stopped I can still hear the switch clicking. I had it de-energized now.
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Old 09-03-2009, 01:05 AM
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You need to get it scaned for trouble codes. The sunroof motor should be controlled by N10-1, called either a SAM or CCM depending on the year, which sits in the module box under the hood. It is controlled by the switch over the CAN bus; not a direct connection.

The scanner must be SDS or similar. The OBD-II port under the dash will not suffice.

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