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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)22 · Fault diagnosis
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Sun roof noisy / roof open

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Noisy / vibrations › Sun roof noisy / roof open
Fault diagnosisSun roof noisy / roof open

SUN ROOF NOISY / ROOF OPEN

While driving with the roof fully open, noise can be heard from the sun-roof area

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the noise can heard only when the sun-roof is openContinue to Step 1The noise occurs with the roof closedSee table S76 SUN ROOF NOISY
The noise occurs with the roof tilted openSee table S77 SUN ROOF NOISY
1CHECKING SUN-ROOF FASTENINGSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the following are fixed correctly:

  • Roof panel to runners;
  • Complete roof mechanism to the bodyshell
Continue to Step 2Panel fastening faultyRe-attach correctly Op. 7030B18
Complete mechanism to bodyshellRestore the correct fastening Op. 7030B12
2CHECKING SUN-ROOF CONTROL DEVICESAll OKProblems metOperation

Checking operation of sun-roof devices:

  • With the roof tilted open, ensure the rubber pads on the rear parts of the slides are present
  • With the roof tilted open, check the end stop springs and central channel slides are undamaged and properly fastened
  • With the roof fully open, check the spoiler rubber end stop pads are undamaged and properly fastened
Continue to Step 3Sun roof fastenings and/or operating devices faultyRenew all the faulty components and the fastening of the entire mechanism Op. 7030B14
3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

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