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Sunroof / Moonroof Motor: Testing and Inspection




Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process

Perform the Initialization/Teach Process any time a sunroof window motor actuator is installed in the vehicle.

Use only the slide button for the these steps.

"Manual" indicates the first switch detent.

"Express" indicates the second switch detent.

1. Ensure that the electrical harness on the headliner is connected to the sunroof motor.

2. Put the ignition in the RUN position. (CAL file will be automatically downloaded by Body Control housing, BCM).

3. Ensure that the sunroof window is in the fully closed position. This is Not required for a new motor.

4. Press and hold the "Manual Close Switch. After 10 seconds the sunroof window will move to the vent and then slightly back. Do not release the switch until the sunroof window stops moving. A 10 second delay is not required for a new motor.

5. Learn Process:

1. Open the sunroof window using the express or manual open switch to the full open position then release the switch.

2. Press and hold "Manual Open Switch. After 10 seconds, the window will move to the close position, vent and then close. Do not release the switch during the movement until the window stops in the fully closed position.

Note: The Initialization/Teach Process is not complete if any of the following actions take place before the initialization cycle is done.

6. Verify the operation of the sunroof window.

1. The slide button is not held as instructed.

2. The ignition and/or battery power has been removed.

3. The window panel has not reached the closed position.

The Initialization/Teach Process must be restarted if the procedure is not carried out completely.