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

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D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE
- Check the roof opening panel glass for any obstructions or damage from the following:
  - sand.
  - dirt.
  - leaves.
- Are there any obstructions or damage?
Yes : REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR the roof opening panel as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

No : GO to D2.
D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS OPERATION
- Check the roof opening panel glass during operation.
- Is the roof opening panel glass loose or not correctly adjusted?
Yes : ADJUST the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT in this article. VERIFY all bolts are tightened to specification. TEST the system for normal operation.

No : GO to D3.
D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS
- Open the roof opening panel glass.
- Check the tracks for obstructions or signs of damage.
- Are the tracks OK?
Yes : GO to D4.

No : REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR any damage as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD
- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct movement.
- Is the shield moving correctly?
Yes : GO to D5.

No : REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel shield. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
D5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR
- Gain access to the roof opening panel motor.
- Open the roof opening panel.
- Does the motor make excessive noise?
Yes : INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.

No : ADJUST the roof opening panel glass. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.