Sun roof not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Sun roof › Sun roof not working
SUN ROOF NOT WORKING
When the relevant control is operated, the sunroof does not move at all or moves jerkily.
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carry out the sunroof electronic control unit initialisation procedure See descriptions 7030 SUN ROOF/GLASS PANEL , checking to see that the roof moves. | End of diagnosis | The roof does not move. | Move on to Step 1. | |
| 1 | SUNROOF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the following, in order:
| Move on to Step 2 | 1. Connections not correct 2. Component defective 3. Electronic control unit not operating 4. The motor is not correctly supplied. | 1. Repair the connections 2. Replace the component involved (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow). 3. Replace the electronic control unit Op. 7030B66 SUN-ROOF MOVEMENT ECU - R+R 4. Supply the motor directly from the battery bypassing the Body Computer (the cable terminals must be firmly secured to the battery poles). The battery must be charged to >= 13 Volt. Replace the motor if it does not work. | |
| 2 | SUNROOF OPERATION SELECTOR CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the electrical control circuit of the sunroof operation selector. | Move on to Step 3 | Control selector not operating | Replace the control selector. Op. 7030B64 SUN ROOF CONTROL SWITCH - R+R | |
| 3 | CHECK THE TORQUE REQUIRED TO MOVE THE SUNROOF | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Use a torque wrench to check the torque required to move the sunroof by hand (70 Nm max with 100 mm lever). | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Incorrect effort (more than 100 Nm) 2. Incorrect effort (between 70 and 100 Nm) | 1. Move on to Step 4 2. Roll the roof by hand. | |
| 4 | SUN ROOF MOTOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the operation of the sun roof operating motor: In particular, check:
| Move on to Step 5 | Faults in motor components | Replace the motor | |
| 5 | FOREIGN BODIES CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for foreign bodies inside the sunroof mechanisms (or guides). | End of diagnosis | 1. Foreign bodies present 2. No foreign bodies present | 1. Remove any foreign bodies.2. Replace the frame assembly. Op. 7030B90 SLIDING ROOF FRAME - R R | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat 500
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