I have a 2000 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas - we recently changed out the headliner and along with it the head liner on the 2 parts of the inside sunroof. We also fixed the drainage part of the sunroof that was stuck back under the main headliner in the process - during this process with 100% removed and took out the entire sunroof assembly and did all of the work on a work bench. When reinstalled the sunroof will close to about 1 inch away from closing and then move forward about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch and stop, I cannot "bump" it forward from hitting the button anymore, it just stops there. I found this procedure on this formum below but have addtional questions:

Sunroof Reset procedure: (Additional Questions below)
With the roof in its closed position, at rest:
- Key in the ignition, turn to the On position:
- Press and HOLD the sunroof button forward, as if you are going to tilt open the rear of the sunroof.
- Continue holding for 20 seconds.
- Release the button and immediatly push and HOLD the button exactly the same way in the same direction (forward to tilt open) and continue holding.
The roof should flip up and down, then slide back all the way, then slide forward all the way, and finally stop in the closed position.
- Release the sunroof button only after the sunroof has stoped the cycle in the closed position.

My questions:
1. is this even the right procedure?
2. The only way I can get the roof to the "tilt" position, is to manually use a screw driver and turn the motor until it is fully open. However, as soon as I start this procedure above it moves vs, holding in place for the 20 seconds and goes back and I am right where I started - do I manually get it there? Turn off the car, restart then start the procedure (thought of this last night after trying it multiple times)
3. Dumb question, what is considered the foward button vs. the reverse button, when the control is on the car - is the forward the one nearest the front window? Just checking all potential issues.
4. Any other thoughts on what I need to do to correct?

FYI.... I did verify that the motor is in place correctly - was never taken off of the frame. However the position sensor - did pop off and was reinstalled after doing alot of manual movement of the door during putting the headliner on the 2 parts of the sunroof door. Below are also pictures of the motor and the sensor in the unit as a point of reference. This is not out of this car.

2000 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas - Sunroof Motor

2000 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas - Sunroof Postion Sensor

 

The X300/X308 sliding roof assy has to be set MANUALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is no 'hold-the-button' for this model sliding roof. X200, X350, X400 etc. uses this procedure.

Pay attention to 13-34 for control module setup!!!!

bob

 

Thank you so much for this information, already read it over and it all makes sense, cannot wait now to get home and try this out and hopefully that will fully solve the problem - once again thanks - wish me luck!
Dave Mc

 

Once again, I want to thank motorcarman - this solution worked perfect last night - took about 5 minutes to correct an issue that I spent hours the day before on.

So this is RESOLVED.

Thanks Again!
Dave

 

will a sunroof assembly from a 2000 VP fit a 1996 XJR ? is it same parts - my 1996 sunroof opens 1 inch and something broke - goes sideways and have to close it. I believe a bracket broke

 

All the sliding roof parts from 1995 (X300) to 2003 (X308) are the same.

 

I do not know if the same sunroof parts will fit - sorry for not being able to help
Dave Mc