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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Sliding Tilting Sunroof: Functions: Overview: Notes
The roof control module receives signals from the other control units for the functions of the slide/tilt sunroof.
The executing control unit is the roof control module. It controls the slide/tilt sunroof motors while also monitoring motor rotation.
The slide/tilt sunroof is equipped with two motors. One motor is for the glass panel and the other for the sunroof shade.
The following functions of the slide/tilt sunroof are integrated in the roof control module:
- Reading operation requests
- Controlling slide/tilt sunroof motors
- Opening/closing the slide/tilt sunroof and sunroof shade
- Anti-trapping protection function
- Blocking protection
- Panic mode
- Load cut-out during start procedure
- Terminal 58g
- Initialization
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.