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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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Unhappy 88 Sunroof

I have an 88 Jeep cherokee with a sunroof any Idea's on why it does not work? I press the button and nothing happens..... I have no clue so any help is appreciated.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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Fuse? I would check them and make sure your even getting power to it. check that and let us know
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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press harder, if it doesnt work hit it with a hammer
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Well if a hammer, duct tape, or bailing wire cant fix it you dont need it. lol
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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Yeah thats my motto for my jeep
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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I checked the fuse and it looks good but it seems like I am not getting power to the button???
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Unplug the motor from the sunroof and test the lead to the motor from the switch. When you hit the switch with the altimeter attached the needle should jump. Did it with one of my power windows and found out the motor was bad. still havent fixed it yet.
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