Roof Opening Panel Motors (Primary And Secondary)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKZ. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

There are 2 motors that provide the movement of the roof opening panel glass. Both motors are connected to both sides of the glass and operate simultaneously when opening or closing the roof opening panel. The RH motor is the primary motor and the LH motor is the secondary motor. The primary motor has 9 circuits in a single connector and the secondary motor has 4 circuits in a single connector. There is communication between the motors and if one motor becomes inoperative the other will not operate. There is also an thermal protection for the motors. At approximately 212°F (100°C) the motor will shut down and will reset when the motor cools. This can happen with interior vehicle temperature or if the motor is used many times consecutively causing an over temperature condition.