GB: One Touch Close Sunroof Module
05-31-2008, 10:59 AM
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RR is the man!!
P.S. RR, I'm shipping something out to you today.
P.S. RR, I'm shipping something out to you today.
05-31-2008, 11:01 AM
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Great! Too bad im on the other side of US.... Im guessing Monday or Tuesday would be mine's ETA...
Well, believe it or not, after I closed my browser and went on doing my things..the door bell rings... The mail man... And guess what I got???????????????
You have only 1 guess... :P
No instructions or website in envelope :p
Well, believe it or not, after I closed my browser and went on doing my things..the door bell rings... The mail man... And guess what I got???????????????
You have only 1 guess... :P
No instructions or website in envelope :p
Last edited by m4f1050; 06-02-2008 at 09:13 PM. Reason: Mail came in today! WOOHOO!!!!!
06-01-2008, 04:42 PM
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There are a few people that I have shipped replacements to but haven't received their defected one. I need certain parts off of the old units to make new ones. If you're one of these people, please mail it back asap.
Thanks
Thanks
06-05-2008, 09:30 PM
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RR,I installed my replacement module on 5/31 and it worked great, but now (5 days later) it no longer works. I closes only if I keep my finger on the switch (normal closing mode). Is there something I can check out or are others having the same problem? By the way, I may not have returned the first module that was defective so I will have to check my garage to see if I still have it. I didn't see a note to return the old module when I got the new one so I can't swear I didn't throw the bad one away. Sorry.
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06-05-2008, 09:44 PM
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If you find it, please send it back. Since people are still having problems with these, it's clear that the 555 timer can not support the load of the sun roof relay. It seems that there are variances from car to car in terms of the load the sunroof relay draws.
I just placed an order for 15 ultra low draw relays. These will sit between the sunroof and my module, sinking the load of the sunroof relay. This means that instead of taping the red wire, it will have to be cut. Other than that, the installation will be the same.
If anyone would like to have their money refunded rather than wait for another replacement. Don't be shy, just ask.
I just placed an order for 15 ultra low draw relays. These will sit between the sunroof and my module, sinking the load of the sunroof relay. This means that instead of taping the red wire, it will have to be cut. Other than that, the installation will be the same.
If anyone would like to have their money refunded rather than wait for another replacement. Don't be shy, just ask.
06-05-2008, 10:09 PM
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mine's still working perfectly!
Let me know when you are shipping out the module fix. Thanks in advance. 
06-17-2008, 02:08 AM
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I'd like to thank everyone for their patience. I completed 5 revised modules and I'm confident that the problem has been solved. The first thing you will notice when you get the new modules is that there is now 4 wires instead of 3. This means the installation will be slightly more complex. The first post will be updated with new instructions in a day or two.
I'm going to mail them out in the next few days.
Thanks!
I'm going to mail them out in the next few days.
Thanks!
06-17-2008, 08:26 PM
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I need everyone that is waiting for a replacement to send me a PM with the following:
Name
Address
If you've already sent the broken one back..... if so, when?
(m4f1050, I already talked to you.)
Name
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If you've already sent the broken one back..... if so, when?
(m4f1050, I already talked to you.)
06-19-2008, 12:02 PM
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Revised Installation Instructions
Revised 4 wire module.
Step 1: Remove the overhead console by taking out the two screws and pulling the console down.
Step 2: Locate the red wire and cut it. Make sure you don't cut it too close to the console because will make it hard to work with later. After you cut it, strip about 1/4" of the installation off each wire. I forgot to take pictures of this part... sorry.
Step 3: Slide on the connectors. The male connector goes on the red wire coming from the console and the female connector goes on the red wire coming from the roof. After the connectors are on the wires, carefully crimp them with pliers.
Step 4: Attach the ground wire as shown. The ground wire has the black tip. It's also longer than the rest. An 8mm socket is needed to loosen the bolt.
Step 5: Plug in the two connectors from the module to the car and attach the power wire (the only remaining wire) to the screw located below the red wire.
Test it. All Done!
Last edited by Rotary Rasp; 06-19-2008 at 08:42 PM.
