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Pinpoint Test F: The Roof Opening Panel Does Not Open Or Close

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  1. F1 VERIFY THE ROOF OPENING PANEL ADJUSTMENT 
    • Verify the roof opening panel is adjusted correctly.
    • Is the roof opening panel adjusted correctly? 
    1. Yes  : GO to F2.
    2. No  : ADJUST the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT . REINITIALIZE the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. F2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LIFTER ASSEMBLIES FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AND DAMAGE 
    • Check the roof opening panel lifter assemblies for obstructions and damage.
    • Are the roof opening panel lifter assemblies OK? 
    1. Yes  : GO to F3.
    2. No  : REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. REINITIALIZE the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. F3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Roof Opening Panel Control Switch C912.
    • Carry out the roof opening panel control switch component test. REFER to COMPONENT TEST .
    • Is the roof opening panel control switch OK? 
    1. Yes  : If the open function is inoperative, GO to F4. If the close function is inoperative, GO to  F5.
    2. No  : INSTALL a new roof opening panel control switch. REINITIALIZE the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. F4 CHECK CIRCUIT 32-AG10 (WH/BU) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND OR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Roof Opening Panel Motor C920.
    • Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel motor C920-9, circuit 32-AG10 (WH/BU), harness side and ground; and between the roof opening panel motor C920-9, circuit 32-AG10 (WH/BU), harness side and the roof opening panel control switch C912-2, circuit 32-AG10 (WH/BU), harness side.
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Roof Opening Panel Motor C920-9, Circuit 32-AG10 (WH/BU), Harness Side And Ground
      G03203628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms between the roof opening panel motor and ground and less than 5 ohms between the roof opening panel control switch and the roof opening panel motor? 
    1. Yes  : INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL . REINITIALIZE the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : REPAIR the circuit. REINITIALIZE the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. F5 CHECK CIRCUIT 33-AG10 (YE/BU) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Roof Opening Panel Motor C920.
    • Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel motor C920-8, circuit 33-AG10 (YE/BU), harness side and ground; and between the roof opening panel motor C920-8, circuit 33-AG10 (YE/BU), harness side and the roof opening panel control switch C912-5, circuit 33-AG10 (YE/BU), harness side.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Roof Opening Panel Motor C920-8, Circuit 33-AG10 (YE/BU), Harness Side And Ground
      G03203629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms between the roof opening panel motor and ground and less than 5 ohms between the roof opening panel control switch and the roof opening panel motor? 
    1. Yes  : INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL . REINITIALIZE the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. No  : REPAIR the circuit. REINITIALIZE the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION . TEST the system for normal operation.