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Diagnostic Aids

If the sunshade switch express signal circuit is found to be short to voltage, the sunroof switch will most likely be open.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Sunroof Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Sunroof Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Attempt to operate the front sunshade through its full range of functions in order to verify that the power sunshade express open/close features are inoperative.

Does the front sunshade system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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  1. Disconnect the sunroof switch.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Measure the voltage from the sunshade switch express signal circuit of the sunroof switch harness connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

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  1. Disconnect the front glass control module harness connector.
  2. Measure the voltage from the sunshade switch express signal circuit of the sunroof switch harness connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

5

Test the sunshade switch express signal circuit for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the sunroof switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connectors of the front glass control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Repair the short to voltage in the sunshade switch express signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the sunroof switch. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the front glass control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2