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Moonroof Stuck on 90 Jetta

Tiny
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Hi, I have a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL, 1.8L 405,000kms. It has a hand crank moon roof and when I go to crank it open nohing happens, the handle just spins. Is there some sort of cog that may be stripped? I just want to know what could be the problem before I go tearing the roof apart. Help is greatly appriciated.

Cody.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 AT 9:44 PM

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Tiny
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First look to see if the handle spline is stripped, if so replace the handle, if not you will need to inspect the regulator that controls the roof hatch and replace or repair as needed.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 AT 10:16 PM
Tiny
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Do I have to take the whole roof liner off in order to check the spline? Or does just the handle come off?
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 AT 10:24 PM
Tiny
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Just the handle, and yes you must remove the headliner to service the moon roof
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Thursday, September 20th, 2007 AT 10:31 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help! Turned out it was stripped. Thanks a million.
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Friday, September 21st, 2007 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
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No problem, that what we are here for.
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Monday, September 24th, 2007 AT 5:23 PM

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