Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initilization/Teach Process (Existing Motor)

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initilization/Teach Process (Existing Motor)
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Perform the Initialization/Teach Procedure any time a new sunroof motor actuator is installed in the vehicle.

    Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Motor/Actuator (New Style MD4)
    GM1542793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Press and hold the open switch until the full open position.
  2. Release the switch.
  3. Press and hold the open switch for 10 seconds or more. The glass panel will move further rearward of the open position, stall at the hard stop, and move back slightly to the soft stop or full-open position.
  4. Release the switch
  5. Press and hold the open switch within 6 seconds.
  6. Hold the open switch until the glass panel moves to the closed position and stops.
  7. Release the switch.
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