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Roof Opening Panel - Roof Opening Panel Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Diagnosis and Testing

Worldwide diagnostic system (WDS)

Roof Opening Panel

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 501-17, for schematic and connector information.

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
  • Roof opening panel
  • Seal(s)
  • Weatherstrip
  • Alignment
  • Fuse(s)
  • Electrical connector(s)
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
The roof opening panel leaks
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Drain tubes.
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CHECK the drain tubes for blockage or obstruction. CARRY OUT the Water Drainage System Check and Water Leak Corrections.
REFER to: Water Drainage System Check and Water Leak Corrections (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
The roof opening panel rattles
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Headliner.
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CHECK the headliner for security.
REFER to: Headliner - Vehicles With: Sliding Roof Opening Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Guides and track.
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CHECK for worn or damaged components. CARRY OUT the Roof Opening Panel Alignment.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
The roof opening panel is noisy during operation
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Guides and track.
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Motor.
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Roof Opening Panel Glass.
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CHECK for worn or damaged components. CARRY OUT the Roof Opening Panel Alignment.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
The roof opening panel does not open or close
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Switch.
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CARRY OUT the Roof Opening Panel Control Switch Component Test in this section.
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Motor.
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CARRY OUT the Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
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Circuits.
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GO to Pinpoint Test A.
The roof opening panel does not stop in flush from any position
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Guides and track.
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CHECK for worn or damaged components. CARRY OUT the Roof Opening Panel Alignment.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Alignment (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
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Motor.
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CARRY OUT the Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Motor Initialization (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, General Procedures).
The roof opening panel shows unexpected bounce back at high speed
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Motor.
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Circuit(s).
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GO to Pinpoint Test B.
No communication with the global closing module
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Global closing module.
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Motor.
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Circuit.
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GO to Pinpoint Test C.

Pinpoint Tests

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.

PINPOINT TEST A : THE ROOF OPENING PANEL DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL SWITCH
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
CHECK the operation of the roof opening panel control switch lamp.

Does the roof opening panel control switch lamp illuminate?
Yes
No
A2: CHECK THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE TO THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL UNIT, CIRCUIT 29-AG12 (OG/BK)
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Fuse 40 (20A).
3
Disconnect Roof Opening Panel Control Unit C525.
4
Connect Fuse 40 (20A).

5
Measure the voltage between the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 1, circuit 29-AG12 (OG/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-AG12 (OG/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
A3: CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL SWITCH DOWN/OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT
1
Operate the roof opening panel control switch to the DOWN/OPEN position and keep it pressed.

2
Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 9, circuit 31S-AG27 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 100 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 31S-AG27 (BK/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
A4: CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL SWITCH UP/CLOSE GROUND CIRCUIT
1
Operate the roof opening panel control switch to the UP/CLOSE position and keep it pressed.

2
Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 8, circuit 31S-AG7 (BK/BU), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 100 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 31S-AG7 (BK/BU). TEST the system for normal operation.
A5: CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT

1
Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 10, circuit 31-AG12 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Motor (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-AG12 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
A6: CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL SWITCH LAMP, CIRCUIT 15-AG7 (GN/BU)
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Roof Opening Panel Control Switch C522.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

4
Measure the voltage between the roof opening panel control switch C522 pin 1, circuit 15-AG7 (GN/BU), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 15-AG7 (GN/BU). TEST the system for normal operation.
A7: CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel control switch C522 pin 4, circuit 31-AG7 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-AG7 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST B : THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHOWS UNEXPECTED BOUNCE BACK AT HIGH SPEED

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
1
Drive the vehicle.
2
Observe the multi-function display 'Average speed' function.

Does the display operate correctly?
Yes
No
REFER to: Instrument Cluster (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Diagnosis and Testing).
B2: CHECK FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Disconnect Roof Opening Panel Control Unit C525.
2
Disconnect Central Junction Box C98.
3
Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 6, circuit 8-GB8 (WH/BU), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 8-GB8 (WH/BU). TEST the system for normal operation.
B3: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CENTRAL JUNCTION BOX (CJB) AND THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL UNIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Measure the resistance between the central junction box C98 pin 8, circuit 8-GB8 (WH/BU), harness side and the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 6, circuit 8-GB8 (WH/BU), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
Install a new roof opening panel motor.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Motor (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 8-GB8 (WH/BU). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST C : NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE GLOBAL CLOSING MODULE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1: CHECK OPERATION OF THE GLOBAL CLOSING
1
Operate the global closing function.

Do the door windows close?
Yes
No
Refer to WDS.
C2: CHECK FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Disconnect Roof Opening Panel Control Unit C525.
2
Disconnect Central Junction Box C98.
3
Measure the resistance between the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 2, circuit 8-AG12 (WH/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 8-AG12 (WH/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
C3: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CENTRAL JUNCTION BOX (CJB) AND THE ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL UNIT
1
Measure the resistance between the central junction box C98 pin 2, circuit 8-AG12 (WH/GN), harness side and the roof opening panel control unit C525 pin 2, circuit 8-AG12 (WH/GN), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
Install a new roof opening panel motor.
REFER to: Roof Opening Panel Motor (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
No
REPAIR circuit 8-AG12 (WH/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.

Components Tests

Roof Opening Panel Control Switch

  1. Measure the resistance between the following:
Roof Opening Panel Control Switch Position Roof Opening Panel Control Switch Terminals Measurements
Multimeter Positive Lead Multimeter Negative Lead
Neutral 1 2 Greater than 10,000 ohms
Neutral 1 3 Greater than 10,000 ohms
Neutral 1 4 Less than 100 ohms
Neutral 4 1 Greater than 10,000 ohms
First detente Up/Close 2 4 Less than 5 ohms
Fully Up/Close 2 4 Less than 5 ohms
First detente Down/Open 2 4 Greater than 10,000 ohms
Fully Down/Open 2 4 Less than 5 ohms
First detente Down/Open 3 4 Less than 5 ohms
Fully Down/Open 3 4 Less than 5 ohms
First detente Up/Close 3 4 Greater than 10,000 ohms
Fully Up/Close 3 4 Less than 5 ohms
  1. If all measurements of the roof opening panel control switch are as noted, return to the Pinpoint Test. Otherwise install a new roof opening panel control switch.

General Procedures > < 501-17 Roof Opening Panel|Specifications