Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles
Roof Opening Panel
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test C: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles
Normal Operation
When the roof opening panel glass is completely closed, it is flush with the roof panel. All components should be secured correctly.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Roof opening panel sliding glass
- Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
- Roof opening panel guide tracks
- Roof opening panel shade tracks
- Roof opening sliding glass panel motor
- Roof opening panel shade motor
- Roof opening sliding glass panel motor block and drive tube assembly
- Roof opening panel shade motor block and drive tube assembly
- Roof opening panel module assembly
- Roof opening panel rear trim ring
- Roof opening panel motor wiring harness
- Overhead console
- Headliner
PINPOINT TEST C: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL RATTLES
NOTE: Both the power sliding glass motor and the power shade motor must be the same build level. For information on the build level of the motor, refer to the removal and installation of that motor.
NOTE: The jumper wiring harness is different on the older level (black and silver) and the newer level (blue and white) motors. They are not interchangeable. Make sure to match the jumper wiring harness with the correct level of motor.
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C1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING SLIDING GLASS PANEL TIGHTNESS
- Open the roof opening sliding glass panel.
- Manually push up and fore/aft on the roof opening sliding glass panel.
- Is the roof opening sliding glass panel loose?
Yes
TIGHTEN the roof opening sliding glass panel fasteners. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding Roof Opening Panel Glass - Front Sliding. TEST the system for normal operation. If the glass panel still has movement after tightening the roof opening sliding glass panel screws, the guide shoes for the idler mechanism and/or front guide track mechanism may be damaged. REPAIR or INSTALL a new idler mechanism or front guide track and mechanism as necessary. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Idler Track Mechanism Roof Opening Panel Idler Track Mechanism and Roof Opening Panel Guide Track and Mechanism Roof Opening Panel Guide Track and Mechanism.
No
GO to C2.
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C2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL REAR TRIM RING
- Verify that the roof opening panel rear trim ring is not damaged and is securely fastened.
- Is the roof opening panel rear trim ring OK?
Yes
GO to C3.
No
REINSTALL the roof opening panel rear trim ring or INSTALL a new roof opening panel rear trim ring. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View or Roof Opening Panel Trim - Fixed Glass, Interior Roof Opening Panel Trim - Fixed Glass, Interior. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS
- Verify that the roof opening panel guide tracks, shade tracks and idler tracks and mechanism are not damaged and are securely fastened.
- Are the roof opening panel tracks OK?
Yes
GO to C4.
No
REPAIR or TIGHTEN the roof opening panel track that is affected. If the roof opening panel track cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel track. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View, Roof Opening Panel Guide Track and Mechanism Roof Opening Panel Guide Track and Mechanism, Roof Opening Panel Idler Track Mechanism Roof Opening Panel Idler Track Mechanism, Roof Opening Panel Idler Track and Mechanism Roof Opening Panel Idler Track and Mechanism or Roof Opening Panel Shade Track and Mechanism Roof Opening Panel Shade Track and Mechanism. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SUNSHADES
- Check the roof opening panel sunshades for correct installation or damage.
- Are the roof opening panel sunshades OK?
Yes
GO to C5.
No
REINSTALL the roof opening panel shade or INSTALL a new roof opening panel shade. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
- Check the roof opening panel air deflector assembly for correct installation or damage.
- Is the roof opening panel air deflector assembly OK?
Yes
GO to C6.
No
REINSTALL the roof opening panel air deflector assembly or INSTALL a new roof opening panel air deflector assembly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Air Deflector Air Deflector. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C6 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING SLIDING GLASS PANEL AND SHADE MOTORS
- Check the roof opening sliding glass panel and shade motors for correct installation or damage.
- Are the roof opening sliding glass panel and shade motors OK?
Yes
GO to C7.
No
REINSTALL the roof opening sliding glass panel and/or shade motors. TIGHTEN to the correct torque specification. If the roof opening sliding glass panel motor or shade motor is still loose or damaged, INSTALL a new roof opening sliding glass panel motor or shade motor. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View, Roof Opening Panel Motor - Sliding Front Panel Roof Opening Panel Motor - Sliding Front Panel or Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shade Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shade. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C7 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING SLIDING GLASS PANEL AND SHADE MOTOR BLOCK AND DRIVE TUBE ASSEMBLIES
- Check the roof opening sliding glass panel motor and shade motor block and drive tube assemblies for correct installation or damage.
- Are the roof opening sliding glass panel and shade motor block and drive tube assemblies OK?
Yes
GO to C8.
No
REINSTALL the roof opening sliding glass panel or shade motor block and drive tube assembly. TIGHTEN to the correct torque specification. If the roof opening sliding glass panel or shade motor block and drive tube assembly is damaged, INSTALL a roof opening sliding glass panel or shade motor block and drive tube assembly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View, Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Sliding Front Panel Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Sliding Front Panel or Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Shade Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Shade. TEST the system for normal operation.
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C8 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR RATTLES
- Check the roof opening panel assembly for any loose parts or for any condition that will cause rattles.
- Are there any conditions that will cause rattles?
Yes
CHECK for correct routing of the roof opening panel motor wiring harness. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor Wiring Harness Service and Repair. If the roof opening panel motor wiring harness is OK, INSTALL a suitable sound damper material to correct the condition. If the rattle still persists, INSTALL a new roof opening panel module assembly. REFER to Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View and Roof Opening Panel Module Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSPECT other areas of the vehicle that may cause rattles in the roof area, such as the headliner, roof opening panel motor wiring harness, overhead console, rear wiper hose to headliner or rear dome light. REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
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