Inalfa sun roof installed 3-29-04 in a Cad CTS 2004--will slide open but will not close all the way--any ideas on what to check?

Here's a description the sun roof
Power Sunroof System Components
The power sunroof system consists of the following components:
• Sunroof module
• Sunroof switch
• Sunroof motor, with 2 hall effect sensors and limit switch
• Sunroof window
• Sunroof sunshade panel
• Power supply for the sunroof module: RAP 25 A
• Ground G402

Override
The override function is used when needing to force a closing of the sunroof window. To override the system:
Turn ignition to ON.
Rotate the sunroof switch to the close position.
Press upward.
The sunroof switch data 6 circuit, or override circuit, will become grounded at the sunroof module. As long as the sunroof module sees this input, it will continue to slide the sunroof window to close, regardless of the other sunroof switch data circuits inputs.

Before removing the motor ,check for B+ at the switch , in an out of the switch . Lincoln calls this a moon roof an there is a relay that powers it up . The location of relay an the motor is in the same place ,center of headliner behind the roof .

• Sliding Roof Panel Does Not Open or Close

• Damaged circuit breaker.
• Circuitry open/shorted.
• Damaged roof sliding panel switch.
• Damaged sliding roof panel motor.

• GO to Pinpoint Test E .

PINPOINT TEST E: SLIDING ROOF PANEL DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE E1 CHECK WINDOW OPERATION

• Operate window.

Does window operate? Yes No GO to E2 . SERVICE safety relay circuits. REFER to Section 01-11 . E2 CHECK SUPPLY TO SLIDING ROOF PANEL MOTOR

• Remove roof sliding panel switch as described.
• Turn ignition switch to the RUN position.
• Using a voltmeter connected to a known good ground, check Circuit 400 (LB/BK) at roof sliding panel switch connector C900 for voltage.

Is B+ present? Yes No GO to E3 . SERVICE open Circuit 400 (LB/BK). E3 CHECK SLIDING ROOF PANEL SWITCH GROUND

• Using an ohmmeter connected to a known good ground, connect second lead to Circuit 57 (BK) at roof sliding panel switch connector C900 . Measure resistance.

Is resistance 5 ohms or less? Yes No INSTALL roof sliding panel switch. GO to E4 . SERVICE Circuit 57 (BK) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system. E4 CHECK CIRCUIT 692 (R)

• Using voltmeter connected to ground, back probe Circuit 692 (R) at roof sliding panel switch connector C901 .
• Toggle roof sliding panel switch to the open position.

Is B+ present? Yes No GO to E5 . REPLACE damaged roof sliding panel switch. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system. E5 CHECK ROOF SLIDING PANEL SWITCH

• Using voltmeter connected to ground, back probe Circuit 691 (DB) at roof sliding panel switch connector C901 .
• Toggle roof sliding panel switch to the closed position.

Is B+ present? Yes No GO to E6 . REPLACE damaged roof sliding panel switch. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system. E6 CHECK SLIDING ROOF PANEL MOTOR

• Gain access to sliding roof panel motor as described.
• Using voltmeter, back probe sliding roof panel motor Circuit (DB) at connector C903 .
• Toggle roof sliding panel switch to the closed position.

Is B+ present? Yes No GO to E7 . SERVICE Circuit (DB) for open. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system. E7 CHECK CIRCUIT 692 (R/Y)

• Using voltmeter, back probe sliding roof panel motor Circuit (R/Y) at connector C903 .
• Toggle roof sliding panel switch to the open position.

Is B+ present? Yes No REPLACE damaged sliding roof panel motor. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system. SERVICE Circuit (R/Y) for open. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

Looks like the s/roof needs to be put back in its channel so it can easily slide. Try if possible.

For sunroof related problem,if your exact car model is provided,then it will be better.But in this case,i suggest you to check the link below:----How to Remove Power Sunroof on Acura Integra? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-remove-power-sunroof-on-acura.html
------------How to manually close Sunroof on 2000 Lincoln Navigator? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-manually-close-sunroof-on-2000.html
-----------No power to Courtesy Lights and sunroof? http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/no-power-to-courtesy-lights-and-sunroof.html
-----------This will help.Thanks.

open the center top console to closed manually.check the fuse and relay.if ok,sun roof mechanism faulty

I have built, repaired and installed sunroofs for 20 years. Its hard to tell what problem is, so many variations for motors with relays, cams, programed circuit boards. To get the roof closed you can drop motor usually 3 screws then pull glass forward as far as you can, then from inside of truck you will have to take a screw driver and finish sliding cable forward somehow. When sliding by hand watch on the inside to see what parts are moving so you can finish sliding forward. Hope this helps.

I would guess that the control that changes the flow of air from one duct to the next is broken and likely have that one side in the closed position. Old systems used the slide lever to open and closed ducts, but newer stuff, especially cadillacs, use a lot of electronics so it is probably controlled by a motor. I would have some diagnostics done to see if the motor controlling your duct work has fried.

you have 2 drains in the front that go down the a pillars and dump near the fenders.

The rear usually go down the B pillar or C pillar and out thebottom near the rocker panel.

Blow them out from the top with compressed air and make sure you have air flow at the exits.. Open the roof to see drain holes in the four corners.

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• The roof opening panel leaks

• Roof opening panel adjustment.
• Front rail seal.
• Drain tube attachment points.
• Roof opening panel water trough and seal.
• Roof opening panel drain hose.
• Roof opening panel seal.
• Roof opening panel.

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1 is the drain hoses

check fuse F1.401, 30 amp in central junction box (in truck). Check your owner manual for fuse information.
Headliner must be removed to access motor.



Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical

• Roof opening panel
• Roof opening panel frame
• Roof opening panel drain hoses
• Roof opening panel lifter assemblies
• Roof opening panel water trough
• Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
• Roof opening panel seal
• Roof opening panel shield

• Battery junction box (BJB) fuse
• Circuitry
• Accessory delay relay
• Roof opening panel switch

• The roof opening panel does not open or close

• Roof opening panel adjustment.
• Battery junction box (BJB) fuse.
• Circuitry.
• Roof opening panel switch.
• Roof opening panel motor assembly.
• Roof opening panel lifter assemblies.

• The roof opening panel does not open or close — one direction only

• Circuitry.
• Roof opening panel switch.
• Roof opening panel motor assembly.

title says X5, but description says X3. i'll explain for an X5, but X3 with the pano should be the same. and i'll explain function of the roof, not reprogramming.

button is located on the panel at the top near the front & center windshield. its the switch on the far left on this panel. its a switch that not only toggles, but also slides forward & back.

with your finger in front of the button, slide it back & release. this will make the cover slide back and store revealing the sun roof. you know have 2 options (tilt the sunroof up or open the roof completely).

to tilt it up, press up on the rear of the button and release. the rear of both roofs will pop up. to close, push up and release the front of the button or slide the switch forward.

to slide it open completely, repeat what you did to open the protective cover (slide the switch from front to back). the roof will open completely and stow out of the way. to close, slide the switch forward and release. pano roof will now close.

to close the cover, slide the switch forward again.

neat trick: if you want to tilt the sunroof open without opening the protective cover, press up on the rear of the button (when the cover is closed) and release. the cover will separate in the middle exposing about a 2-3 inch mesh, then tilts the sunroof open. to close, push the button forward again.

also, if you are above a certain speed (can't remember what it is off hand) with the sunroof open or tilted, it will close automatically, then perform the neat trick on its own to keep air coming in.

one last trick: if you want to open the windows and sunroof from outside, press & hold the unlock button (forward button on the key) and you will see the windows go down, then the roof will open to vent. releasing the button will stop the motion of the windows & roof.

hope this answered what you were asking.