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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 77 (SUNROOF SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUNROOF MOTOR/ACTUATOR INITIALIZATION/TEACH PROCESS (EXISTING MOTOR)
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans
Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Motor)
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Motor)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Perform the Initialization/Teach Process any time the sunroof/sunshade motor/actuator is removed from the sunroof.
"Manual" indicates the first switch detent
"Express" indicates the second switch detent
- Ensure that the electrical harness is connected to the sunroof motor.
- Re-initialization (Normalization) - Press "Manual Close Switch" for more then 10 seconds, the sunroof's position will not change during the initialization process.
- Make sure the sunroof window is in the full close position before re-initialization.
- Learn:
- Open the sunroof window/sunshade with the express or manual open switch to the full open position and release the switch
- Press "Manual Open Switch" for more then 10 seconds or until the sunroof window starts AND reaches the Closed Position.
- Verify the operation of the sunroof.
NOTE:
The Initialization/Teach Process is not complete if any of the following actions take place before the initialization cycle is done:
The Initialization/Teach Process must be restarted if the procedure is not carried out completely.
- The sunroof/sunshade switch is not held in the close position.
- The ignition and/or battery power has been removed.
- The glass panel has not reached the closed position.
The Initialization/Teach Process must be restarted if the procedure is not carried out completely.
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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.