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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2004OUTBACK BASE, 4D WAGON, EJ251, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPSUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)SUNROOF CONTROL SYSTEMINSPECTION
2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, Standard

Sunroof Control System: Inspection

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION Inspection
SYMPTOM AND CHECKING ORDER

Symptom Checking order
Water leaks.
  1. Check roof panel and sunroof lid for improper or poor sealing.
  2. Check drain tube for clogging on bend.
  3. Check sunroof frame seal and body for improper fit.
Booming noise
  1. Check sunroof lid and roof panel for improper clearance.
  2. Check sunshade and roof trim for improper clearance.
Abnormal motor noise
  1. Check motor for looseness.
  2. Check gears and bearings for wear.
  3. Check cables for wear.
  4. Check cable pipe for deformities.
Failure of sunroof (Motor operates properly.)
  1. Check guide rail for foreign particles.
  2. Check guide rail for improper installation.
  3. Check parts for mutual interference.
  4. Check cable slider for improper clinching.
  5. Check cable for improper installation.
  6. Check clutch adjustment nut for improper tightness.
Motor does not rotate or rotates improperly.
  1. Check fuse for blow-out.
  2. Check switch for improper function.
  3. Check motor for incorrect terminal voltage.
  4. Check relay for improper operation.
  5. Check poor grounding system.
  6. Check harness for open or short and terminals for poor connections.
  7. Check limit switch for improper operation.
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