Sunroof Operation
Before beginning sunroof diagnostics verify that all other power accessories are in proper operating condition. Refer to the SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS table for possible causes. If not, a common electrical problem may exist. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS , in this publication for circuit, splice and component descriptions. Check the condition of the circuit protection (20 amp circuit breaker in cavity 19 of the Junction Block). Inspect all wiring connector pins for proper engagement and continuity. Check for battery voltage at the power sunroof drive motor, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS , for circuit information. If battery voltage of more than 9 volts is detected at the drive motor, proceed with the following tests (the drive motor will not operate at less than 9 volts).
Before beginning diagnosis for wind noise or water leaks, verify that the problem was not caused by releasing the control switch before the sunroof was fully closed. The sunroof module has a water-management system. If however, the sunroof glass is in a partial closed position, high pressure water may be forced beyond the water management system boundaries and onto the headlining.
| SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| SUNROOF MOTOR INOPERATIVE. | Faulty control switch. | Replace control switch. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/SWITCH, Sunroof - Removal . |
| Faulty circuit ground between sunroof drive motor, control switch, or body harness. | Repair ground circuit as necessary. | |
| Faulty power circuit between sunroof drive motor, control switch, or body harness. | Repair power circuit as necessary. | |
| Faulty drive motor. | Replace drive motor. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| Faulty drive motor electrical connector. | Repair connector as necessary. | |
| AUDIBLE WHINE WHEN SWITCH IS DEPRESSED, SUNROOF DOES NOT OPERATE. | Faulty drive motor. | Replace drive motor. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Removal . |
| Binding cable. | Lubricate cable or replace sunroof assembly. See Body/Sunroof/SUNROOF - Removal . | |
| AUDIBLE CLICKING OR RATCHETING WHEN SWITCH IS PRESSED, SUNROOF DOES NOT OPERATE. | Broken or worn drive cable. | Replace sunroof assembly. See Body/Sunroof/SUNROOF - Removal . |
| Worn drive motor gear. | Replace drive motor. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| Mechanisms not synchronized. | Perform the Drive Motor Teach Procedure. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Standard Procedure . | |
| SUNROOF VENTS AND OPENS, BUT DOES NOT CLOSE. | Binding cable. | Replace sunroof assembly. See Body/Sunroof/SUNROOF - Removal . |
| Faulty circuit. | Repair wiring as necessary. | |
| Faulty control switch. | Replace control switch. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/SWITCH, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| Faulty drive motor. | Replace drive motor. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| Broken trough guide | Replace trough guide. See Body/Sunroof/TROUGH, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| SUNROOF VENTS, BUT DOES NOT OPEN. | Binding cable or mechanism. | Replace sunroof assembly. See Body/Sunroof/SUNROOF - Removal . |
| Faulty circuit. | Repair circuit as necessary. | |
| Faulty control switch. | Replace control switch. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/SWITCH, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| Faulty drive motor. | Replace drive motor. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| SUNROOF DOES NOT VENT. | Binding cable or mechanism. | Replace sunroof assembly. See Body/Sunroof/SUNROOF - Removal . |
| Faulty circuit. | Repair circuit as necessary. | |
| Faulty control switch. | Replace control switch. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/SWITCH, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| Faulty drive motor. | Replace drive motor. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Removal . | |
| SUNROOF WATER LEAK. | Drain tubes clogged or kinked or disconnected from the sunroof. | Clean, adjust, reconnect, or replace drain hose. See Body/Sunroof/TUBE, Sunroof Drain - Removal . |
| Glass panel improperly adjusted. | Adjust glass. See Body/Sunroof/GLASS, Sunroof - Adjustments . | |
| Faulty glass panel seal. | Replace glass panel seal. See Body/Sunroof/SEAL, Sunroof Glass - Removal . | |
| GURGLING SOUND FROM SUNROOF. | Low spot in drain hose routing, allowing water to stand. | Clean, adjust, or replace drain hose. See Body/Sunroof/TUBE, Sunroof Drain - Removal . |
| WIND NOISE FROM SUNROOF. | Front of glass panel to high or rear to low. | Adjust glass. See Body/Sunroof/GLASS, Sunroof - Adjustments . |
| Wind deflector not deploying. | Adjust wind deflector, glass. See Body/Sunroof/GLASS, Sunroof - Adjustments , or replace wind deflector. See Body/Sunroof/DEFLECTOR, Wind - Removal . | |
| Glass not centered in opening. | Adjust glass. See Body/Sunroof/GLASS, Sunroof - Adjustments . | |
| Faulty glass panel seal. | Replace glass panel seal. See Body/Sunroof/SEAL, Sunroof Glass - Removal . | |
| RATTLES FROM OPEN SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING. | Loose or broken attaching hardware. | Tighten hardware or replace sunroof assembly. See Body/Sunroof/SUNROOF - Removal . |
| Worn or broken mechanism. | Replace worn or broken mechanism. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Removal or. See Body/Sunroof/SUNROOF - Removal . | |
| SUNROOF DOES NOT STOP IN THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. | Drive motor has lost position of glass, | Perform the Drive Motor Teach Procedure. Refer to Electrical/Power Top/MOTOR, Sunroof - Standard Procedure . |