...The damage to mine is from water that has over time drained down over the wires near the hydraulic pump. The Water Dr. expert looked it over. I've had the pump checked and it's not that. I asked the dealership to simply make one from a gasket seal but they are apprehensive on that idea because of liability.
Here's the part list: Lower weather strip; sealing strip for both left & right; control module; harness; weatherstrip (#15779663); Panel asm, f/t sto compt frt close.
Hello and... you're welcome.
I would really like to see good pictures of the 'damaged' areas of the weatherstrips if possible. I'm reading your two posts here and I can actually feel my blood pressure rising as this seems so completely in the wrong direction, it's upsetting.
If I may, who checked the pump assembly? Who determined the control module was faulty and did they do so by using the appropriate scan tool?
Judging by the list of parts you've mentioned, it really seems as though the technician(s) involved have indeed just listed off every single item that -may- have caused and suffered from the initial 'got wet' problem, however things like weatherstrips at this instant would not actually cause the problem of the roof not following its sequence properly.
I might ask as well, do you store your car in a dry garage? Do you use it often during wet weather? Have you attempted to clean out all the weatherstrip's folds and creases meticulously? Have you assured the drain hole in the bottom of the pump trunk cavity is clear?
It's just sounding like too much guess-work...as though whomever has diagnosed this is not first addressing the real roof problem, which could be as simple as a dirty or sticky micro-switch or, solenoid on the pump.
If the module drowned at some point, it is quite possible it is damaged (ridiculous location, unsealed module, thanks General Motors...), though by the fact the roof sequence is only intermittent, well, the rule is, 9 out of 10 electrical problems are a bad connection. I would be very interested to see the 'harness' you mention following the module in your list. Every single pin in your harness should have been tested for continuity and resistance.
Summary at this point: Perhaps consider to find someone with I believe, a little more problem-solving / trouble shooting savvy with the XLR roof system (a GM certified XLR technician and / or TopHydraulics.com - for the pump and module)? Whomever you choose must have the appropriate scanner ("Tech II").
Keep the car dry if possible (garage, car cover) until the roof's real problem is resolved. Address the 'possible' sources of water infiltration after first thoroughly cleaning all the weatherstrips and mating surfaces.
