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

  1. 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? 
  2. D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL OPERATION 
    • Check the roof opening panel during operation.
    • Is the roof opening panel loose or incorrectly aligned? 
  3. 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? 
  4. 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  . TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. 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:  GO to D6.
      • No:  REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. If the roof opening panel lifter assemblies cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Frame  . TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. 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 position.
    • Does the motor/module make excessive noise? 
      • Yes:  INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor/module. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and Roof Opening Panel Motor  . TEST the system for normal operation.
      • No:  REINSTALL the roof opening panel motor/module. TEST the system for normal operation. If the roof opening panel is still noisy, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View  and 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.