993 sunroof problem

[belfry]

My sunroof opened fine this morning but when i tried to close it again it didn't move.

I've open up the zip in the headlining and exposed the motor. It spins freely when I press the sunroof button. The cog that makes the cables move backwards and forwards appears to have sheared off (see picture). Or is it supposed to be separate?

Can I just replace the cog or do I need a new unit? Any idea of when I can buy the part? and a part number would be really useful!

Also, I have shut the sunroof using an allen key and the broken cog. Will the sunroof stay securely shut like this?

Many thanks in advance for any information

[porkyspecialist]

It's broken, you need a new motor, & yes the roof will be fine wound up manually.

Just disconnect the switch & pretend you own a RS

[belfry]

Luckily the motor still works fine. I've found the part number for the sunroof transmission unit (911-564-601-01)
$550 on Pelican parts
Now where can I find a secondhand unit??

[johnycarrera]

My last 993 did this, was £423 supplied n fitted, not sure where part was sourced

[belfry]

All fixed now.

I sourced a salvage part from a Porsche breakers yard and fitted it myself.