Pinpoint Test G: The Roof Opening Panel Does Not Open Or Close In Vent Position

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G1 VERIFY THE ROOF OPENING PANEL ADJUSTMENT
- Verify the roof opening panel is adjusted correctly.
- Is the roof opening panel adjusted correctly?
- Yes : GO to G2.
- No : ADJUST the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT in this article . INITIALIZE the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this article . TEST the system for normal operation.
G2 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?
- Yes : GO to G3.
- No : REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. INITIALIZE the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this article . TEST the system for normal operation.
G3 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 in this article .
- Is the roof opening panel control switch OK?
- Yes : GO to G4.
- No : INSTALL a new roof opening panel control switch. INITIALIZE the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this article . TEST the system for normal operation.
G4 CHECK CIRCUIT 32-AG12 (WH/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND OR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: Roof Opening Panel Motor C920.
- Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel motor C920-4, circuit 32-AG12 (WH/GN), harness side and ground; and between the roof opening panel motor C920-4, circuit 32-AG12 (WH/GN), harness side and the roof opening panel control switch C912-4, circuit 32-AG12 (WH/GN), harness side.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Circuit 32-AG12 (WH/GN) For Short To Ground Or Open
  Courtesy 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?
- Yes : GO to G5.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. INITIALIZE the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this article . TEST the system for normal operation.
G5 CHECK CIRCUIT 33-AG10 (YE/BU) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND OR AN OPEN
- 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) And Ground
  Courtesy 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 motor and the roof opening panel control switch?
- Yes : INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR in this article . INITIALIZE the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this article . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. INITIALIZE the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR INITIALIZATION in this article . TEST the system for normal operation.