Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation
Roof Opening Panel
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation
Normal Operation
The roof opening panel operates smoothly while opening and closing.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Incorrect roof opening panel glass alignment
- Roof opening panel tracks
- Roof opening panel shield
- Roof opening panel motor
PINPOINT TEST D: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION
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D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE
- Check the roof opening panel glass for any obstructions or damage from the following:
- sand.
- dirt.
- leaves.
- Are there any obstructions or damage?
Yes
REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR the roof opening panel as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to D2.
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D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS OPERATION
- Check the roof opening panel glass during operation.
- Is the roof opening panel glass loose or not correctly aligned?
Yes
ALIGN the roof opening panel. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments. VERIFY all bolts are tightened to specification. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to D3.
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D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS
- Open the roof opening panel glass.
- Check the tracks for obstructions or signs of damage.
- Are the tracks OK?
Yes
GO to D4.
No
REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR any damage as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
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D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD
- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct movement.
- Is the shield moving correctly?
Yes
GO to D5.
No
REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel shield. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Shield Roof Opening Panel Shield. TEST the system for normal operation.
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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. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Motor Roof Opening Panel Motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
ALIGN the roof opening panel glass. REFER to Roof Opening Panel Alignment Adjustments. TEST the system for normal operation.
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