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Pinpoint Test F: The Express Open/Close Is Inoperative

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  1. F1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR FOR INITIALIZATION 
    • Yes:  GO to F2  .
    • No:  The system is operating normally at this time. The roof opening panel motor was not initialilzed.
  2. F2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SWITCH 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Roof Opening Panel Switch C912.
    • Carry out the roof opening panel control switch component test.

      Refer to COMPONENT TESTING , COMPONENT TESTING - HYBRID for component testing.

    • Did the roof opening panel control switch pass the component test? 
    • Yes:  GO to F3  .
    • No:  INSTALL a new roof opening panel switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. F3 CHECK CIRCUIT CPR38 (WH/BU) FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: Roof Opening Panel Module C921.
    • Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel motor C921-7, circuit CPR38 (WH/BU), harness side and roof opening panel switch C912-2, circuit CPR38 (WH/BU), harness side; and between roof opening panel motor C921-7, circuit CPR38 (WH/BU), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit
      G06099958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the roof opening panel motor and roof opening panel switch; and greater than 10,000 ohms between the roof opening panel motor and ground? 
    • Yes:  GO to F4  .
    • No:  REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. F4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION 
    • Check all roof opening panel motor and switch electrical connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion.
      • bent pins.
      • pushed-out pins.
    • Connect all roof opening panel motor and switch electrical connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.