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Sunroof Control System: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptoms Inspection order
Water leakage
  1. Check roof panel and sunroof lid for improper or poor sealing.
  2. Check drain tube for clogging.
  3. Check sunroof frame seal and body for improper fit.
Booming noise, wind noise and other noise
  1. Check the deflector upright position without binding.
  2. Check sunroof lid and roof panel for improper clearance.
  3. Check sunshade and roof trim for improper clearance.
Abnormal motor noise
  1. Check the motor mounting screws for looseness.
  2. Check gears and bearings for wear.
  3. Check cable for wear.
  4. Check cable pipe for deformities.
Failure of sunroof (Motor operates properly.)
  1. Check guide rail for foreign particles.
  2. Check guide rail for improper installation.
  3. Check parts for mutual interference.
  4. Check cable slider for improper clinching.
  5. Check cable for improper installation.
Motor does not rotate or it rotates improperly.
  1. Check fuse for blown out.
  2. Check switch for improper function.
  3. Check motor for incorrect terminal voltage.
  4. Check the relay for improper operation.
  5. Check poor grounding system.
  6. Check harness for open or short and terminals for poor connections.
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