Bmw X3 Panoramic Roof Problems

Subject panoramic sunroof will not close from vent position model e53 x5 produced from 9 2003 until 11 2004 e83 x3 produced from 9 2003 until 11 2004.
Bmw x3 panoramic roof problems. When attempting to close the sunroof from the popped position. I have a lot of wind noise coming from the panoramic sun roof of my 2004 bmw x3 and i ve test driven other 2004 x3 s and they did not sound like my roof. The bmw garage want to replace the entire mechanism for 2 220 or replace the entire sunroof for 1 800. When i push the button in or in direction nothing at all happens.
At 4 years you should expect engine breaks etc problems but not on the sunroof. I am having exactly the same problem on my 2005 x3. The car warranty has lapsed but as this appears to be a design defect i would argue that it should be covered. Chalk up the panoramic sunroof to the problems that bmw and mercedes too seem to be having with these as well as their window regulators.
My bmw x3 is having a problem with the sunroof. I just don t use mine didn t want it but it came with the car at no cost. This service information bulletin supersedes service measure b54 201 05 dated april 2005. Si b54 02 05 special roofs july 2005 technical service.
No sounds the sunroof headliner doesnt move and the glass doesnt move. When attempting to close the panoramic sunroof from the vent position the anti. Bmw panoramic moonroof reset i show you the procedure to fix many sunroof issues by resetting the sunroof. Lots of comments on the x3 board about sunroof problems as well.
Fixes include bouncing not closing and not endin. All i need it to do is work when i trade the thing in. Bmw x3 e83 2005 bmw x3 2 5i panoramic sunroof problems no sounds no movement got a 2005 bmw x3 2 5i at auction for a steal only real problem is the panoramic sunroof doesnt work.