Pinpoint Test E: The Roof Opening Panel Is Noisy During Operation - Power Shade

Roof Opening Panel

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test E: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation - Power Shade

Normal Operation

The power shade operates smoothly and quietly while opening and closing.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Power shade motor



PINPOINT TEST E: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION - POWER SHADE

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E1 CHECK THE POWER SHADE TRACK FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE


- Check the power shade for any obstructions and damage.
- Are there any obstructions and/or damage?

Yes
REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR any damage. If the damage cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to E2.

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E2 CHECK THE POWER SHADE ASSEMBLY FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION


- Check the roof opening panel shade for correct installation.
- Is the power shade assembly installed correctly?

Yes
GO to E3.

No
INSTALL the power shade assembly correctly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.

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E3 CHECK THE POWER SHADE MOTOR


- Remove the power shade motor and leave the electrical connector connected.
- Operate the power shade to the full OPEN and CLOSED position using the shade control switch.
- Does the power shade motor make excessive noise?

Yes
INSTALL a new power shade motor. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shade Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shade. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
REINSTALL the power shade motor. REINITIALIZE the power shade motor. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization Programming and Relearning. TEST the system for normal operation. If the power shade is still noisy, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. If the power shade is no longer noisy, the system is operating correctly. The concern may have been caused by an incorrectly installed power shade motor.

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