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Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual - part 345

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Sunroof vents, but does not
open.

Binding cable or mechanism.

Repair or replace binding cable as
necessary.

Inoperative sunroof

OPEN

circuit.

Check the condition of the circuit,
connections and wiring. Repair as
necessary.

Inoperative control switch.

Perform sunroof switch diagnostics,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
TOP/SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).

Inoperative sunroof motor/module.

Replace the sunroof motor/module,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
TOP/MOTOR - REMOVAL).

Sunroof does not vent

Binding cable or mechanism.

Repair or replace binding cable as
necessary.

Inoperative sunroof

VENT

circuit.

Check the condition of the circuit,
connections and wiring. Repair as
necessary.

Inoperative control switch.

Perform sunroof switch diagnostics,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
TOP/SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).

Inoperative sunroof motor/module.

Replace the sunroof motor/module,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
TOP/MOTOR - REMOVAL).

Glass movement not
consistant or glass does not
operate smoothly

Glass and Track timing.
Glass and Track alignment.
Cables and Guide alignment.

Perform the necessary adjustments,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/
GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS).

MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING -

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the

appropriate wiring information. The wiring infor-
mation includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and
connector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.

If the power top is completely inoperative perform

the following diagnostic steps.

(1) Check the Accessory delay 30 amp Circuit

breaker in the Junction Block. If OK, go to Step 2. If
not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the inoperative circuit breaker.

(2) Partially remove the headliner to access the

sunroof motor/module.

(3) Disconnect the motor/module electrical connec-

tor. With the ignition switch in the “RUN” position
check for Battery voltage at the Accessory Relay Out-
put terminal of the harness connector. If OK , go to

Step 4. If not OK repair the Accessory Relay Output
circuit as necessary.

(4) Using an ohmmeter test for continuity between

the harness connector ground circuit and a known
good ground. Continuity should be present. If OK go
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit
as necessary.

(5) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.

Reconnect the motor/module electrical connector.
With the ignition switch in the “RUN” position check
for 5 volts on the “VENT”, “CLOSE” and “OPEN”
control circuits at the back side of the motor/module
connector. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK replace the
motor/module assembly, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
POWER TOP/MOTOR - REMOVAL).

(6) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.

Disconnect the motor/module and sunroof switch
electrical connectors. Using an ohmmeter check for
continuity on the “VENT”, “CLOSE” and “OPEN” cir-
cuits between the motor/module and sunroof switch.
Continuity should be present. If OK, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) for diagnosis of the sunroof switch.
If not OK, repair the control circuits as necessary.

POWER TOP - SUNROOF

8N - 23

POWER TOP - SUNROOF (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE

STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER SUNROOF
TIMING

NOTE: Perform the timing procedures if any of the
following conditions exist:

• Glass skewed in the channel

• One side of the glass dropping before the other

while moving from “VENT” to “CLOSE”

• Glass reversing direction when closing the sun-

roof

• Glass will not close or may stop at the wrong

location

• The glass may over travel the “OPEN” position

and stall the motor

• The glass may over travel the “CLOSE” position

and stall the motor

NOTE: The timing of motor/module and the sunroof
assembly play a critical roles in the proper function
of the sunroof. If the motor/module is removed and
the sunroof glass or cables are moved the sunroof
module will have to be timed. REFER to the follow-
ing procedure for the necessary steps.

(1) Perform the motor/module re-initialization pro-

cedure, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/
MOTOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

(2) Remove the motor/module, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-

TRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - REMOVAL).

(3) Remove sunroof glass panel (Refer to 23 -

BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - REMOVAL).

(4) Now place both right and left arms in the

closed position. Using a screwdriver, push the plastic
cable all the way forward in the track until the glass
mounting arm drops into the closed position.

(5) Repeat this on the other side.
(6) To verify correct timing, there is an 1/8 inch

hole in the cable ramp that must be aligned with the
front glass mounting screw hole.

(7) Using an awl, verify alignment of both right

and left timing holes. The tracks will now be timed
to the fully closed position.

(8) Install the motor/module (Refer to 8 - ELEC-

TRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - INSTALLATION).

(9) Install the sunroof glass panel, (Refer to 23 -

BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS

PANEL

INSTALLA-

TION).

(10) Perform

the

motor/module

re-initialization

procedure, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/
MOTOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

STANDARD PROCEDURE - RE-INITIALIZATION

NOTE: If for some reason the sunroof is not oper-
ating normally it may be necessary to re-initialize
the sunroof assembly. This procedure should be
attempted prior to any diagnosis of the sunroof
system.

NOTE: The re-initialization procedure is not com-
plete if any one of the following conditions occurs
before the re-initialization procedure is completed:

• The sunroof switch is not held in the CLOSE

position.

• The ignition or battery power is lost.

• The glass panel has not reached its closed posi-

tion.

NOTE: if the re-initialization procedure is not car-
ried out completely, it must be started over.

(1) Cycle the sunroof to full “VENT” position.
(2) Once the sunroof is in the full “VENT” position,

press and continuously hold the “CLOSE” button on
the sunroof switch.

(3) After a delay of 10 seconds the sunroof will

begin to move past the normal “VENT” position to
the hard stop position. It will then reverse to the
normal “VENT” position also known as the soft stop.
Once the sunroof has reversed to the soft stop,
immediately (within 5 seconds of stopping travel)
release the “CLOSE” button and continuously press
it again.

(4) After a delay of three seconds the sunroof will

begin moving to the “OPEN and then “CLOSED posi-
tion. When the roof reaches the fully “CLOSED” posi-
tion and stops the close button can be released.

The Re- initialization procedure is now complete.

Operate the sunroof in all directions to verify proper
operation.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - INITIALIZATION

NOTE: This procedure should be attempted any
time a new motor/module is installed in the sunroof
assembly. It must be performed on initial vehicle
power up to be successful.

NOTE: The initialization procedure is not complete
if any one of the following conditions occurs before
the initialization procedure is completed:

• The sunroof switch is not held in the CLOSE

position.

• The ignition or battery power is lost.

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POWER TOP - SUNROOF

MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF (Continued)

• The glass panel has not reached its closed posi-

tion.

NOTE: if the initialization procedure is not carried
out completely, it must be started over.

(1) Turn the ignition key to the “RUN” position.
(2) Continuously press the “CLOSE” button on the

sunroof switch.

(3) The sunroof will begin to move past the normal

“VENT” position to the hard stop position. It will
then reverse to the normal “VENT” position also
known as the soft stop. Once the sunroof has
reversed to the soft stop, immediately (within 5 sec-
onds of stopping travel) release the “CLOSE” button
and continuously press it again.

(4) After a delay of three seconds the sunroof will

begin moving to the “OPEN and then “CLOSED posi-
tion. When the roof reaches the fully “CLOSED” posi-
tion and stops the close button can be released.

The initialization procedure is now complete. Oper-

ate the sunroof in all directions to verify proper oper-
ation.

REMOVAL

NOTE: The sunroof system is timed from the fac-
tory so that the motor/module shuts off automati-
cally when the sunroof window reaches a certain
position. Extreme care must be taken when remov-
ing the motor/module from the sunroof assembly or
this timing may be thrown off causing damage to
the sunroof system. Anytime the motor/module
needs to be removed from the sunroof assembly
the sunroof window must be in the FULLY CLOSED
POSITION if possible.
If glass panel is not in the fully closed position and
the motor/module is removed or inoperative, (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).

(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery

cable.

(2) Remove A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-

TERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).

(3) Remove sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-

RIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL).

(4) Remove map lamps/mini console, (Refer to 8 -

ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING

INTERIOR/

READING LAMP - REMOVAL).

(5) Remove the sunroof switch, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-

TRICAL/POWER TOP/SWITCH - REMOVAL).

(6) Remove sunroof opening trim lace. (Refer to 23

BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING

TRIM

LACE

REMOVAL).

(7) Remove headliner as necessary to gain access

to sunroof motor/module. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).

(8) Disconnect the motor/module wire harness con-

nectors.

(9) Remove the motor/module attaching screws.
(10) Remove motor/module from the sunroof hous-

ing assembly.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before installing a new motor/module or the
original motor/module ensure that the sunroof glass
panel is in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION. If sunroof
glass panel is not in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).

(1) Ensure that sunroof assembly is in the FULLY

CLOSED position before mounting the motor/module.
If not in the fully closed position (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/POWER TOP/MOTOR - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).

(2) Place motor/module into position on the sunroof

housing and install attaching screws. Tighten the
screws to 3.5 N·m (31 in. lbs.) torque.

(3) Connect the motor/module, and sunroof switch

wire connectors.

(4) Install sunroof glass panel (Refer to 23 -

BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS

PANEL

INSTALLA-

TION).

(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Perform the motor/module initialization proce-

dure, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/MO-
TOR

STANDARD

PROCEDURE

MOTOR/

MODULE INITIALIZATION).

(7) Verify sunroof operation and alignment, and

adjust as necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/
GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS).

(8) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(9) Installing the headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/

INTERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).

(10) Install sunroof opening trim lace. (Refer to 23

BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING

TRIM

LACE

INSTALLATION).

(11) Install the sunroof switch, (Refer to 8 - ELEC-

TRICAL/POWER TOP/SWITCH - INSTALLATION).

(12) Install the map lamps/mini console, (Refer to

8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR/
READING LAMP - INSTALLATION).

(13) Install sun visors (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-

RIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION).

(14) Install A-pillar trim (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-

TERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).

(15) Connect the battery negative cable.

POWER TOP - SUNROOF

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MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF (Continued)

SWITCH - SUNROOF

DESCRIPTION

The power sunroof switch is a combination push-

button and rocker switch located on the windshield
header, rearward of the map lamp, (Fig. 1). The sun-
roof switch is a direct contact unit that is directly
wired to the sunroof motor/module assembly. The
sunroof switch performs the following functions:

• Power sunroof open

• Power sunroof closed

• Power sunroof vent

The power sunroof switch cannot be repaired. If

the individual components are damaged or inopera-
tive the switch assembly must be replaced, (Refer to
8

ELECTRICAL/POWER

TOP/SWITCH

REMOVAL).

OPERATION

The sunroof is electrically operated from two

switches located on the windshield header, rearward
of the map lamp. The “VENT” switch is a push but-
ton type switch and opens the sunroof to the vent
position only. The other switch “OPEN/CLOSED” is a
rocker type switch for opening and closing the sun-
roof. Pressing and releasing the open button once,
the sunroof will express open and the wind deflector
will raise. If the button is pressed a second time the
sunroof will stop in that position. Pressing and hold-
ing the close button will close the sunroof. If the
close button is released the sunroof will stop in that
position.

The switch is grounded at on terminal and receives

a 5 volt signal from the sunroof motor/module on the
remaining three terminals. The switch pulls down

the 5 volt reference voltage from the module signal-
ing it to perform the desired function.

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

SUNROOF SWITCH

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the

(1) Remove the power sunroof switch, (Refer to 8 -

ELECTRICAL/POWER TOP/SWITCH - REMOVAL).

(2) Disconnect the power sunroof switch wire har-

ness connector.

(3) With the ignition key in the “RUN” position

check for 5 volts on the “OPEN”, “CLOSE” and
“VENT” circuits of the sunroof switch harness con-
nector. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, inspect the
wiring harness and connectors between the motor/
module and switch for damage and repair as neces-
sary.

(4) With the ignition key in the “OFF” position

check for continuity between the ground circuit of the
sunroof switch harness connector and a known good
ground. Continuity should be present. If OK, go to
Step 5. If not OK, inspect the wiring harness and
connector and repair the ground circuit as necessary.

(5) Using an ohmmeter, test the continuity of the

power sunroof switch (Fig. 2) in each switch position.
Refer to the POWER SUNROOF SWITCH CONTI-
NUITY TABLE. If OK, inspect the wiring harness
and connectors for damage and repair as necessary.
If not OK, replace the power sunroof switch, (Refer to
8

ELECTRICAL/POWER

TOP/SWITCH

REMOVAL).

POWER SUNROOF SWITCH CONTINUITY

TABLE

SWITCH POSITION

CONTINUITY BETWEEN

PINS

OFF

NO CONTINUITY

SUNROOF OPEN

3 & 1

SUNROOF CLOSED

3 & 4

SUNROOF VENT

3 & 2

Fig. 1 SUNROOF SWITCH

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POWER TOP - SUNROOF

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