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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 995 (SUNROOF)GENERAL PROCEDURESMOTOR SYNCHRONIZATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Motor Synchronization
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Motor Synchronization
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
A new roof opening panel motor is already synchronized to the CLOSED roof opening panel glass position. If the roof opening panel motor has been operated while removed from the roof opening panel assembly, it will be necessary to carry out the following procedure to synchronize the roof opening panel motor to the CLOSED glass position.
- Position the roof opening panel glass to the CLOSED position.
- With the motor removed from the roof opening panel assembly, connect the roof opening panel motor and control switch electrical connectors.
- Turn the key to the ON position.
- Press and hold the control switch in the close direction until the motor comes to a complete stop and then release the control switch.
- Press and hold the control switch in the open direction until the motor comes to a complete stop and then release the control switch. During this step, the gear should move 8 to 12 revolutions before coming to a stop.
- Press and hold the control switch in the close direction until the motor comes to a complete stop and then release the control switch.
- Install the roof opening panel motor. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Motor .
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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.