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

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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
When the roof opening panel glass closes, it should do so quietly and smoothly. The roof opening panel system is made up of many components that require specific torque specifications and correct installation in order to avoid any NVH concerns. Over time, components may become loose or damaged, fasteners may become loose, sound insulating material may wear out and foreign material may collect in the roof opening panel frame. It is possible that one or more of these conditions may lead to a noise concern in the roof opening panel system.

Possible Sources
- Incorrect roof opening panel glass alignment
- Roof opening panel tracks
- Roof opening panel shield (sunshade)
- Roof opening panel motor
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- Roof opening panel obstructions
- Roof opening panel lifter assemblies
- Roof opening panel shield (sunshade)
- Roof opening panel motor

D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS 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 the roof opening panel as necessary.

No GO to D2

D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS OPERATION
- Check the roof opening panel glass 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 opening panel glass.
- 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. REPAIR any damage as necessary.

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

Yes GO to D5

No REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel shield (sunshade) as necessary. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Shield .

D5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR
- Gain access to the roof opening panel motor.
- Open the roof opening panel.
Does the motor make excessive noise?

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

No ALIGN the roof opening panel glass. REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment .