Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation - Front Sliding Glass Panel

Roof Opening Panel

Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation - Front Sliding Glass Panel

Normal Operation

The front sliding glass panel operates smoothly and quietly while opening and closing.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Front sliding glass panel alignment

- Front sliding glass panel motor

PINPOINT TEST D : THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION - FRONT SLIDING GLASS PANEL

D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE

- Check the roof opening panel 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 . TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to D2.

D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL OPERATION

- Check the roof opening panel during operation.

Is the front sliding glass panel loose or incorrectly aligned?

Yes
ALIGN the front sliding glass panel. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment . TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to D3.

D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS AND MECHANISMS

- Open the roof.

- Check the roof opening panel tracks and mechanisms for obstructions and damage.

Are the roof opening panel tracks and mechanisms OK?

Yes
GO to D4.

No
REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. If the roof opening panel tracks and/or mechanisms cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Frame . TEST the system for normal operation.

D4 CHECK THE FRONT SLIDING GLASS PANEL MOTOR

- Remove the front sliding glass panel motor and leave the electrical connector connected.

- Operate the front sliding glass panel roof opening panel to the full OPEN and CLOSED position using the slide control switch.

Does the front sliding glass panel motor make excessive noise?

Yes
INSTALL a new front sliding glass panel motor. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor - Sliding Front Panel . TEST the system for normal operation.

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