Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

Q01 Sunroof not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Sunroof › Q01 Sunroof not working
Fault diagnosisQ01 Sunroof not working

Q01 Sunroof not working

The sunroof does not move at all when its control is operated

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECK SUNROOF SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Check, in order:

  • sunroof supply fuse
  • sunroof supply fuse
  • sunroof electronic control unit
  • connections between relay, fuse and sunroof electronic control unit

Wiring diagram E3060 SUN ROOF

OK

Move onto step 2

Connections not correct
  • Restore the connections

End of diagnosis

Component defective
  • Replace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)

End of diagnosis

Electronic control unit not working

End of diagnosis

2CHECK SUNROOF MOTOR

Check the operation of the sunroof motor In particular, ascertain:

  • condition of motor pinion
  • state of control rack
OK

Move onto step 3

Faults in motor components

End of diagnosis

3CHECK CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156

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