Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel Is Noisy During Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Both the power sliding glass motor and the power shade motor must be the same build level. For information on the build level of the motor, refer to the REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION of that motor.
NOTE:
The jumper wiring harness is different on the older level (black and silver) and the newer level (blue and white) motors. They are not interchangeable. Make sure to match the jumper wiring harness with the correct level of motor.
- D1 VERIFY THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHADE OPERATION
- With the roof opening panel glass fully closed, open and close the shades while observing the noise.
- Is the noise present during shade operation?
NOTE: Before performing this pinpoint test, make sure the front guide tracks are free from any foreign material.- Yes: GO to D3.
- No: GO to D2 .
- D2 VERIFY THE ROOF OPENING PANEL OPERATION
- With the shades fully open, open and close the roof opening sliding glass panel while observing the noise.
- Is the noise present during sliding glass operation?
- Yes: If the noise occurs during primary seal engagement only, apply silicone spray lubricant to the primary seal. TEST the system for normal operation. If noise is still present, INSTALL a new primary seal. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL SEAL - PRIMARY . If the noise occurs during transition to VENT only, carefully spray PTFE lubricant to the front mechanism. TEST the system for normal operation. If the noise occurs only while the air deflector is moving downward, LUBRICATE the air deflector arm and spring. TEST the system for normal operation. If noise is still present, INSTALL a new air deflector assembly. REFER to AIR DEFLECTOR . If noise is still present, INSTALL a new front drive track and mechanisms. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL GUIDE TRACK AND MECHANISM . If the noise sounds like a muffled ratchet/purr, INSTALL a new sliding glass motor block and drive tube assembly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR BLOCK AND DRIVE TUBE ASSEMBLY - SLIDING FRONT PANEL . If none of the above conditions apply, INSTALL a new roof opening sliding glass panel motor. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR - SLIDING FRONT PANEL . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: The roof opening panel is operating correctly at this time.
- D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRONT SHADE
- With the front shade disconnected, open and close the rear shade.
- Is the noise still present?
- Yes: GO to D4 .
- No: INSTALL a new front shade assembly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW and ROOF OPENING PANEL SHADE ASSEMBLY . TEST the system for normal operation.
- D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL REAR SHADE
- With the front and rear shade disconnected, open and close the shades.
- Is the noise still present?
- Yes: If the noise sounds like a muffled ratchet/purr, INSTALL a new LH and RH shade track assembly and shade motor block and tube assembly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHADE TRACK AND MECHANISM and ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR BLOCK AND DRIVE TUBE ASSEMBLY - SHADE . TEST the system for normal operation. If the noise is still present, INSTALL a new LH and RH guide track and mechanism. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL GUIDE TRACK AND MECHANISM . If the above condition does not apply, INSTALL a new roof opening panel shade motor. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR - SHADE . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: INSTALL a new rear shade assembly. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL - EXPLODED VIEW and ROOF OPENING PANEL SHADE ASSEMBLY . TEST the system for normal operation.