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INSPECTION PROCEDURE F-1: Sunroof: Sunroof does not operate.: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Check the battery power supply circuit to the sunroof motor assembly. Test at sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 by backprobing. 
    1. Measure the voltage available at the harness side of sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 without disconnecting sunroof motor assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
      G04541010Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    2. Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground by backprobing.
      • The voltage should measure approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

    Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 4.

    NO:  Go to Step 2.

    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04541011Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  2. STEP 2. Check sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is the sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 3.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 3: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541012Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  3. STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 (terminal 1) and fusible link (5). 
    Fig 4: Locating Fusible Link (5)
    G04541013Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 5: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541014Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-28 and C-209 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connectors. If intermediate connector C-28 or C-209 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 (terminal 1) and fusible link (5) in good condition? 

    YES  : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

    NO:  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 6: Identifying Intermediate Connectors C-28 And C-209
    G04541015Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  4. STEP 4. Check the battery power supply circuit to the sunroof motor assembly. Test at sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 by backprobing. 
    1. Measure the voltage available at the harness side of sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 without disconnecting sunroof motor assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
      G04541016Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    2. Measure the voltage between terminal 3 and ground by backprobing.
      • The voltage should measure approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

    Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 7.

    NO:  Go to Step 5.

    Fig 8: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 3 And Ground
    G04541017Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  5. STEP 5. Check sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is the sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 6.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 9: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541018Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  6. STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 (terminal 3) and battery. 
    Fig 10: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541019Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-28, C-141 and C-209 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connectors. If intermediate connector C-28, C-141 or C-209 are damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector C-08 (terminal 3) and battery in good condition? 

    YES  : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

    NO:  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Check that the sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 11: Identifying Intermediate Connectors C-28, C-141 And C-209
    G04541020Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  7. STEP 7. Check the battery power supply circuit to the sunroof motor assembly. Test at sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 by backprobing. 
    1. Measure the voltage available at the harness side of sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 without disconnecting sunroof motor assembly.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
      Fig 12: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
      G04541021Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    3. Measure the voltage between terminal 2 and ground by backprobing.
      • The voltage should measure approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

    Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 10.

    NO:  Go to Step 8.

    Fig 13: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 2 And Ground
    G04541022Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  8. STEP 8. Check sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is the sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 9.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 14: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541023Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  9. STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 (terminal 2) and ignition switch (IG2). 
    Fig 15: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541024Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check junction block connectors C-302 and C-311 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connectors. If junction block connector C-302 or C-311 are damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector C-08 (terminal 2) and ignition switch (IG2) in good condition? 

    YES  : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

    NO:  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Check that the sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 16: Identifying Junction Block Connectors C-302 And C-311
    G04541025Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  10. STEP 10. Check the ground circuit to the sunroof motor assembly. Test at sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 by backprobing. 
    1. Measure the resistance available at the harness side of sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 without disconnecting sunroof motor assembly.
      Fig 17: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
      G04541026Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    2. Measure the resistance between terminal 5, 9 and ground by backprobing.
      • The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

    Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 13.

    NO:  Go to Step 11.

    Fig 18: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 5, 9 And Ground
    G04541027Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  11. STEP 11. Check sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is the sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 12.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 19: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541028Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  12. STEP 12. Check the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 (terminals 5 and 9) and ground. 

    Q: Is the wiring harness between sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 (terminals 5 and 9) and ground in good condition? 

    YES  : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

    NO:  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 20: Identifying Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541029Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  13. STEP 13. Check the sunroof switch. 
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

    SWITCH POSITION TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION
    OFF 1 - 2, 2 - 3 Open circuit
    OPEN/TILT UP 2 - 3 Less than 2 ohms
    CLOSE/TILT DOWN 1 - 2 Less than 2 ohms

    Q: Does the check above meet the values in the table? 

    YES  : Go to Step 14.

    NO:  Replace the sunroof switch. The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 21: Checking Sunroof Switch
    G04541030Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  14. STEP 14. Check the ground circuit to the sunroof switch. Test at sunroof switch connector D-07. 
    1. Disconnect the sunroof switch connector D-07 and measure at the harness side.
      Fig 22: Identifying Sunroof Switch Connector D-07
      G04541031Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    2. Measure the resistance between terminal 2 and ground.
      • The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

    Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 17.

    NO:  Go to Step 15.

    Fig 23: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 2 And Ground
    G04541032Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  15. STEP 15. Check sunroof switch connector D-07 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is the sunroof switch connector D-07 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 16.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 24: Identifying Sunroof Switch Connector D-07
    G04541033Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  16. STEP 16. Check the wiring harness between sunroof switch connector D-07 (terminal 2) and ground. 

    Q: Is the wiring harness between sunroof switch connector D-07 (terminal 2) and ground in good condition? 

    YES  : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

    NO:  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 25: Identifying Sunroof Switch Connector D-07
    G04541034Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  17. STEP 17. Check the sunroof switch connector D-07 and sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is sunroof switch connector D-07 and sunroof motor assembly connector D-08 in good condition? 

    YES  : Replace the sunroof motor assembly. The sunroof function should work now normally.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The sunroof function should work now normally.

    Fig 26: Identifying Sunroof Switch Connector D-07 And Sunroof Motor Connector D-08
    G04541035Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION