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

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D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE

Check the roof opening panel for any obstructions and damage.

Are there any obstructions and/or damage?

Yes	REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR any damage. If the damage cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame .

GO to D2

D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL OPERATION
- Check the roof opening panel during operation.
Is the roof opening panel loose or incorrectly aligned?

Yes ALIGN the roof opening panel. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment .

No GO to D3

D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS

Open the roof.

Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions and damage.

Are the roof opening panel tracks OK?

Yes

GO to D4

No	REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. If the roof opening panel tracks cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame .

D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD
- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct movement.
Is the roof opening panel shield moving correctly?

Yes GO to D5

No REMOVE and REINSTALL the roof opening panel shield. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Shield .

D5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LIFTER ASSEMBLIES
- Check the roof opening panel lifter assemblies for obstructions and damage.
Are the roof opening panel lifter assemblies OK?

Yes INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor/module. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Motor .

No GO to D6

D6 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR/MODULE

Remove the roof opening panel motor/module and leave the electrical connector connected.

Operate the roof opening panel to the full open and closed positions.

Does the motor/module make excessive noise?

Yes	INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor/module. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Motor .

REINSTALL the roof opening panel motor/module. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Motor . If the roof opening panel is still noisy, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Frame . If the roof opening panel is no longer noisy, the system is operating correctly. The concern may have been caused by an incorrectly installed roof opening panel motor.