Electric roof light.

[Snails Pace Ste]

Hi all, i am looking for some help with my roof light. When i press the switch to open it there is a clicking noise and the light seems to jump up and down slightly but wont open, if the switch is pressed and a little pressure is put against the opening section the clicking stops and then it will open. When closing, it will reach the bottom then keep clicking until the button is released. any ideas on how to fix would be great. TIA.

 

[Jev88]

I havent taken one apart but sounds like the motor/cog is simply worn out or loose and able to jump. I assume there is a bar with teeth that your motor engages to? Inspect it and you will probably find the very end of it is worn so applying a little pressure to get past this gets it onto good teeth for proper grip.

 

[Snails Pace Ste]

haven't taken it apart yet was waiting to see if i had to replace it or if it can be repaired.

 

[The Wino]

I would open it and put talcum powder on the rubber seal it sounds like it's getting sticky

 

[Lenny HB]

I would open it and put talcum powder on the rubber seal it sounds like it's getting sticky

Don't use talcum powder it will rot the seal due to the perfumes in it, use Baby Powder.

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[The Wino]

Don't use talcum powder it will rot the seal due to the perfumes in it, use Baby Powder.

I meant that thanks it's the only stuff we have