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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Sun roof noisy / wth hinged opening sun roof

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

SUN ROOF NOISY / WTH HINGED OPENING SUN ROOF

While in motion with the roof tilted open, noise is heard from the sun-roof area

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the noise is heard only with the roof tilted openContinue to Step 1The noise occurs with the roof openSee table S75 SUN ROOF NOISY
The noise occurs with the roof closedSee table S75 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

Check the operation of the sun-roof operating devices:

  • With the roof fully open, check that the felt pads beneath the front spoiler are present
  • With the roof fully open, check that the teflon mount between slides and rails is present
  • With the roof tilted open, check the clearance between central groove and slides
  • With the roof tilted open, check the pads sliding along the central groove are in good condition and properly fastened
Continue to Step 3Sun roof fastenings and/or operating devices faultyRestore the faulty components and the entire mechanism fixing 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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