Sunroof is stuck open

2011 FORD EXPLORER
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DASHIPPERS
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Sunroof is stuck open and the dealer says $3,000.00 to repair. Is there a manual override on the SUV listed above XLT? so that I can get it closed and then take the time to work on it later.
Aug 20, 2020 at 7:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There isn't a manual over ride. Do me a favor. Here are the directions for the motor initialization. Just try it to see if the motor responds.

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Note: The driver or passenger front door must be open during the entire procedure.

Open the driver or passenger front door.
Turn the ignition to the "on" position.
Complete the following within 5 seconds:
Cycle the ignition to the "off" position and then back to the "on" position.
Push the tilt switch for less than one second and release.
Push and hold the tilt switch until full glass open and closed is witnessed (this could take up to 20 seconds to start).
Release the switch and verify successful initialization by carrying out one-touch open, one-touch close and one-touch vent operations.

Let me know. Hopefully it will cause it to close.

Joe
Aug 20, 2020 at 10:30 PM
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DASHIPPERS
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Thank you. I did try that before going to the dealer but will give it another shot. Your instructions seem a little different than what I had at the time.
Aug 21, 2020 at 7:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try it and let me know if it helps.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 21, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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Tried and no joy. Still, thank you for responding.
Aug 21, 2020 at 9:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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No problem. I wish I had a better answer for you. If you have a chance, let me know how things turn out for you.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 21, 2020 at 9:55 AM