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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

S75 Noisy sunroof with sunroof open

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Noise/vibrations › S75 Noisy sunroof with sunroof open
Fault diagnosisS75 Noisy sunroof with sunroof open

S75 Noisy sunroof with sunroof open

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

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Check that the noise can heard only when the sun-roof is open

OK

Move onto step 1

The noise occurs with the roof closed

End of diagnosis

The noise occurs with the roof tilted open

End of diagnosis

1CHECKING SUN-ROOF FASTENINGS

Check that the following are fixed correctly:

  • Roof panel to runners;
  • Complete roof mechanism to the bodyshell
OK

Move onto step 2

Panel fastening faulty

End of diagnosis

Complete mechanism to bodyshell

End of diagnosis

2CHECKING SUN-ROOF CONTROL DEVICES

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
OK

Move onto step 3

Sun roof fastenings and/or operating devices faulty
  • Renew all the faulty components and the fastening of the entire mechanism Op. 7030B14

End of diagnosis

3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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