So the other day I concluded that the sunroof motor was OK but the gearing was stuffed. Obviously this was no good as I had no real way of opening or closing the sunroof, or keeping it closed.
Tag: Rover
With the car polished, I can finally reinstall the missing trim.
I have known since I got the car that the paintwork was a bit shabby, and didn’t seem to have even a smidgen of wax on it. With the British Car Day coming up soon, I had to tidy it up a bit.
So the other day I got the sunroof open, and then got it stuck open because the motor would not drive the cables. Today, I wanted to find out why.
Boom. Just like that, my work has paid off.
Typically, like most SD1s, mine has some electrical issues. One common issue is the failure of dash buttons and switches; thankfully it’s not a hard issue to fix.
This is one of those little hints and tips I found on the Rover SD1 club forum, but it was buried deep in the thousands and thousands of posts. A quick and easy way to greatly improve the brightness of the tail lamps.
Warrant day is getting close, and since my parts arrived, it was time to get the car ready for it.
Oh hey, it’s been a year…. and 100 posts!
For a classic car owner, there is one thing that happens every six months that is sure to bring dread. The Warrant of Fitness.