2002 Freelander HSE Sunroof Issues

[Engr.na]

I have just bought 2002 Freelander HSE, the car has few issues so it won''t pass safety and emission tests, which is required to get it registered in Canada. I would really appreciate if someone could advice me how to get it fixed for cheap and without going to Land rover dealership.

Sunroof won''t close, it''s stuck in tilt position I can move it an inch back and forth but it will not fully open or close, I took it to couple of mechanics but everyone gave me different verdict saying it could cost me up to $800 to get it fixed, but I cant afford that much.

One of the flux pipes is leaking, and rear window won''t move either.

PLEASE HELP, is there any mechanic in Mississauga/Toronto area that I should see? I am fairly technical person and with a little help maybe I could fix these problems myself.

Thanks

[naterover]

hey man im probably going to be able to help you with your sunroof and to be honest i have never even been inside a freelander but i know in my discovery II were the sunroof button is there sould be a what looks to be a switch blank pop it off and you will see a hole you can put a allen wrench in and you can turn it to manually close. hope this helps sorry couldnt help more.

[NIM]

Hi what happen is sometimes the cable get worn, or the sunroof frame rust away, if you drop of the motor and have a look inside you may be able to see the problem, if you need i have a shop in markham close to toronto, Call me at 905 554 4530 and i can help you out, most of the time i can do aprts and labour for about half of what the deale charges. Thanks nim

[TerryS]

I have not heard of ANY 2002 Freelanders that haven't had sunroof issues. Before all you '02 owners who have yet to have issues start piping up, let me just say; YOU WILL. It is the single biggest complaint every Freelander owner has, and, unfortuantely, yours was not fixed by the previous owner, and under warranty. You almost never see a 2002 on the dealers lot today, because they won't take them in trade, PERIOD. They did a few years ago, but usually used them for loaners.
The tracks are the issue, and usually lead to motor failure, trying to make it work. Drop the overhead console; finagle, anyway you can, the roof into the closed position, and NEVER open it again. Disconnect the motor if you think you're going to forget this experience. Dealer replacement of the Incredibly lousy piece of Land Rover engineering, will set you back over $800.