How to get a 1986 rx7 sunroof to release, manually i can hear motor see bolt turning.

1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Push and hold the sunroof switch toward 2 . Once the sunroof has reached the full tilt position, release the switch. Push and hold the switch toward the 2 position again. After a delay of four seconds, the sunroof will make a small movement and backup.
3. Release the switch.
4. Within 5 seconds of releasing the switch, push and continuously hold the switch toward 2 . The sunroof will move from the tilt position to the open position and back to the close position.

check fuse and relay if good than possible motor ot track problem their should be a mechanical bypass that will let you close it if stuck open the following information is courtesy of monte carlo forum

To check the condition of your original sunroof guides:

1. Gl*** in closed position.
2. Locate & remove 3 torx bolts on each side of sunroof glass. Lift glass out of sunroof opening & set aside in a safe place.
3. Locate "J" shaped cover plate at front of sunroof track assembly. Remove 2 torx bolts from each cover plate.
4. Lift up bracket to remove.
5. Inspect the plastic guides on each side. The sunroof cables attach to guides on front outer corner. Inspect this area closely for damage.
6. Do not operate the sunroof with the J plates removed.

Troubleshooting:

If the sunroof guides are not broken & the glass is a uniform height along the rear edge your problem may be a stripped gear inside the motor. The motor has a manual override:

1. Get access to the motor by removing the map light/switch console or lowering the front of the headliner.
2. Insert a large standard screwdriver into the nylon bushing at the center of the motor hub. Push up & turn the screwdriver to manually move the sunroof glass. If the unit will fully open & close manually, you most likely only need a replacement motor.

If your sunroof is stuck in the open position follow these steps to get it closed:

1. Remove the glass.
2. Try to close the unit without the glass. Many times one side will still be operational and close correctly.
3. Try to slide the inoperable lift arm forward. If it moves, slide it forward until it stops.
4. You now need to slide the original plastic guide forward to lower the arm to the closed position. Using a standard screwdriver, push it forward. The lift arm should begin to lower.
5. If the lift arm will still not fully lower, remove the J plate as explained above, sometimes the sunroof cable will need to be lifted up to allow the guide to fully slide forward.
6. Reinstall glass.

If you remove any gear that is coupling it to the motor you should be able to slide it back to where you want. I would put gear back just to hold it in place and keep it from moving. But you do have to replace that gearbox for future operation.

If you remove the plastic cover in front of the sunroof, you will see the motor. There is a plastic slot to stick a screwdriver into. Push the screwdriver into the slot until you hear a release pin click then turn the screwdriver clockwise. The sunroof should close.

Check for any obstruction in the rail.

Also, can check this procedure to test your components...
Power Sunroof - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (click over pic for zoom)

Motor
See Figure 1

1. Remove the sunroof switch panel by pushing it to the side and disengaging the pawl, then pulling it downward.

Fig. 1: The sunroof switch panel is retained by a metal clip

1. Remove the sunroof switch bracket.
2. Unplug the sunroof motor wiring harness connectors.
3. Remove the sunroof motor mounting screws.
   

Disassembly of the sunroof motor is not recommended.

To install:

1. Lightly lubricate the drive gear with grease and install the sunroof motor to the sunroof assembly.
2. Plug in the electrical harness connectors to the sunroof motor.
3. Operate the sunroof to verify proper operation.
4. Install the sunroof switch bracket and the sunroof switch panel.
   

Sunroof
See Figures 2 and 3



Fig. 2: Exploded view of the sunroof assembly on 1993-94 vehicles



Fig. 3: Exploded view of the sunroof assembly on 1995-97 vehicles-1998 models similar

1. Tilt up the sunroof lid.
2. Remove the lid side trim.
3. Remove the lid bolts and the lid assembly.
4. Remove the rear drain mount screws and the drain.
5. Remove the shade assembly holders from the sunroof frame.
6. Remove the shade assembly.
7. Remove the sunroof switch, interior accessories and headliner.
8. Remove the switch bracket.
9. Remove the motor assembly, spacer and clip.
10. Remove the wind deflector mount holders from the sunroof frame.
11. Remove the wind deflector.
12. Disconnect the drain hose.
13. Remove the sunroof brackets.
14. Remove the sunroof frame assembly.
15. Remove the link and wire assemblies.
    

To install:

1. Tilt up the sunroof lid.
2. Install the link and wire assemblies.
3. Install the sunroof frame assembly.
4. Install the sunroof brackets.
5. Connect the drain hose.
6. Install the wind deflector.
7. Install the wind deflector mount holders on the sunroof frame.
8. Install the motor assembly, spacer and clip.
9. Install the switch bracket.
10. Install the sunroof switch, interior accessories and headliner.
11. Install the shade assembly.
12. Install the shade assembly holders on the sunroof frame.
13. Install the rear drain mount screws and the drain.
14. Install the lid bolts and the lid assembly.
15. Install the lid side trim.

Hope helps (remember rated this help).

try to get the sunroof manually at the end of the rail and try to force it on the rail

The starter is mounted on the driver's side bottom of the engine.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Raise the vehicle and support it safely with jackstands.
   

Starter mounting-1986-89 RX-7

1. Disconnect the heavy battery cable from the terminal marked B on the starter solenoid (or magnetic switch on later models).
   
2. Disconnect the thinner ignition switch wire from the terminal marked S on the solenoid/magnetic switch.
   
3. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, remove the front starter motor bracket bolts and the bracket. Remove the two starter attaching bolts and remove the starter.
   

To install:

1. Support the starter by and hand and position it onto the flywheel housing. Install the two mounting bolts. On 1986-89 RX-7s, torque the bolts to 24-33 ft. lbs. (33-45 Nm). Install the front starter bracket, if removed.
   
2. Connect the starter wiring to the appropriate solenoid or switch terminals. On 1986-89 models, torque the B terminal (battery cable) nut to 8 ft. lbs. (11 Nm).
   
3. Lower the vehicle.
   
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
   

try to push the button and the back off the sunroof at the same time. your motor might just be going bad. i had he same problem in my car

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