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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Sun roof not working

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Sun roof › Sun roof not working
Fault diagnosisSun roof not working

SUN ROOF NOT WORKING

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

When the relevant control is operated, the sunroof does not move at all or moves jerkily.

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 diagnosisThe roof does not move.Move on to Step 1.
1SUNROOF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

  • sunroof supply fuse;
  • sunroof supply relay;
  • sunroof electronic control unit;
  • connection between sunroof relay, fuse and electronic control unit

See E3060 SUN ROOF

  • correct power supply to the motor.
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.

Op. 7030B70 SUN ROOF MOVEMENT MOTOR - R+R

2SUNROOF OPERATION SELECTOR CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the electrical control circuit of the sunroof operation selector.Move on to Step 3Control selector not operating

Replace the control selector.

Op. 7030B64 SUN ROOF CONTROL SWITCH - R+R

3CHECK THE TORQUE REQUIRED TO MOVE THE SUNROOFAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
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.

4SUN ROOF MOTOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the operation of the sun roof operating motor:

In particular, check:

  • motor pinion status;
  • sunroof power supply relay control rack status;
Move on to Step 5Faults in motor components

Replace the motor

Op. 7030B70 SUN ROOF MOVEMENT MOTOR - R+R

5FOREIGN BODIES CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
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

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