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Schematic Reference: Sunroof Schematics

1

Did you perform the Power Sunroof Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Sunroof

2

Turn ON the ignition, with engine OFF.

Does the sunroof switch illuminate?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON ignition, with engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Ignition Status parameter in the Power Roof data list.

Does the Ignition Status parameter display ON?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Remove the sunroof switch bulb.
  2. Measure the voltage of the sunroof switch bulb cavities at the sunroof actuator.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Turn OFF ignition.
  2. Open any door.
  3. Disconnect the sunroof actuator connector.
  4. Turn ON ignition, with engine OFF.
  5. Measure the sunroof ignition voltage circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connector of the sunroof actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

7

Inspect the sunroof switch bulb for proper connection.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the ignition voltage circuit for an open, high resistance or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the sunroof switch bulb. Refer to Sunroof Switch Bulb Replacement , in Lighting Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the sunroof actuator. Refer to Power Sunroof Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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11

  1. Remove the scan tool.
  2. If necessary replace the Clamp 15 Cruise fuse.
  3. Perform the set up procedure. Refer to Sunroof Motor Synchronization .
  4. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3