Sunroof electrical lag

[badjoke]

Sometimes (most of the time, recently) when I spin the wheel to open the sunroof, or push the knob to lift it, nothing happens. After a couple tries and a few seconds waiting, it will work.

Any ideas of what the problem could be, or things I should check/do?

[SICCHEF1.8t]

I have the same problem...opening it its fine, but closing it I have to turn the knob real slow or else it wont close. Helpful tip would be nice

[quattro16]

These Cars Go Through Sunroof Switches Like Oil Changes!!! Just Change Out The Switch And You'll Be Good.

[onemoremile]

It could just be dirty contacts. I don't know if they can be accessed but if they can a couple squirts of electrical contact cleaner (Radio Shack) may do the trick. Also works wonders with the cruise control slider switch.

[1hotA4]

These Cars Go Through Sunroof Switches Like Oil Changes!!! Just Change Out The Switch And You'll Be Good.

How do you access the sunroof switch? Just pull that plastic piece off thats up there?

[iwearpro]

Its just loose contact points..Here is how to do the fix....Trust me it works,I did mine and two other guys in town..Dirty or loose contacts will cause multiple problems..This will cure them all.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec109.shtml

[1hotA4]

Its just loose contact points..Here is how to do the fix....Trust me it works,I did mine and two other guys in town..Dirty or loose contacts will cause multiple problems..This will cure them all.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec109.shtml

Mine is not like the one pictured though, mine has multiple open points as you turn the knob. I have a 2001. =( Should it still be basically the same eventhough in the tech its says its for 2 position switchs?

[savetheclutch]

Same problem here, I also have a 2001

[iwearpro]

Tomy understanding the clean and adjustment is the same...I say give it a whirl.

[1hotA4]

alright ill give a try and see what happens!

[badjoke]

Is it worth it to get the special "electrical contact cleaner" or will any isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol work?

[iwearpro]

Use any alcohol...thats what I used.