Pinpoint Test A: The Roof Opening Panel Has Excessive Wind Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system or when the roof opening panel motor, glass, assembly, or air deflector has been removed or replaced for any reason. REFER to: Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization .
During normal operation the sunroof seals against the roof opening tightly and evenly preventing wind noise. Any variation in alignment or failure to seal will cause wind noise.
Possible Sources
- Incorrect roof opening panel alignment
- Roof opening panel glass seals
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- Roof opening panel seals
- A1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS SEALS
- looseness
- cracking
- pinching
- obstructions
Are the seals OK?
Yes GO to A2 No REPAIR as necessary. - A2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS ALIGNMENT
- Ignition ON.
- Open and close the roof opening panel glass.
- Check the alignment of the roof opening panel glass after closing.
Is the alignment OK?
Yes TEST DRIVE the vehicle. If wind noise is still present, ALIGN the roof opening panel glass to closer tolerance within specification. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment . No ALIGN the roof opening panel glass. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment .