Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation

Roof Opening Panel

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation

Normal Operation

The roof opening panel operates smoothly while opening and closing.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Obstructed or damaged roof opening panel
- Obstructed or damaged roof opening panel lifter assemblies
- Incorrect roof opening panel adjustment
- Noisy roof opening panel motor/module assembly



PINPOINT TEST D: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION

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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 - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to D2.

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D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL OPERATION


- Check the roof opening panel during operation.
- Is the roof opening panel loose or incorrectly aligned?

Yes
ALIGN the roof opening panel. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Roof Opening Panel Alignment. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to D3.

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D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS


- Open the roof.
- Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions and damage.
- Are the roof opening panel tracks OK?

Yes
GO to D4.

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

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D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD


- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct movement.
- Is the roof opening panel shield moving correctly?

Yes
GO to D5.

No
REMOVE and REINSTALL the roof opening panel shield. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Shield Roof Opening Panel Shield. TEST the system for normal operation.

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D5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LIFTER ASSEMBLIES


- Check the roof opening panel lifter assemblies for obstructions and damage.
- Are the roof opening panel lifter assemblies OK?

Yes
GO to D6.

No
REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. If the roof opening panel lifter assemblies cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. TEST the system for normal operation.

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D6 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR/MODULE


- Remove the roof opening panel motor/module and leave the electrical connector connected.
- Operate the roof opening panel to the full OPEN and CLOSED position.
- Does the motor/module make excessive noise?

Yes
INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor/module. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Motor Roof Opening Panel Motor. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
REINSTALL the roof opening panel motor/module. TEST the system for normal operation. If the roof opening panel is still noisy, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Frame Roof Opening Panel Frame. If the roof opening panel is no longer noisy, the system is operating correctly. The concern may have been caused by an incorrectly installed roof opening panel motor.

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