Ford Falcon. Manual — part 438

501-17-5 Sunroof 501-17-5

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Auto-close

When you turn off the ignition, the sunroof will beep to

indicate that auto-close will be activated. After 3

seconds, the sunroof will automatically start to close

which will be indicated by 2 beeps.
Once the sunroof has started to automatically close,

you can stop it from closing fully by briefly pressing
the

or

switch. If you don’t want the sunroof to

close from its current open position, press the

or

switch during the 3 second interval and it will not

start to close.
You can still close the sunroof when the ignition is off.
Always ensure there are no obstructions to ensure the

Alternatively, press and hold the

switch until the

sunroof closes completely when leaving the vehicle.

sunroof tilts to the desired open position. When the

Sunroof Position Memory

switch is released or the sunroof reaches the highest

tilt position, the opening function will stop. You can

Two preset positions can be stored for the sliding

press and hold the

switch until the sunroof has

range of the sunroof. To program:

lowered to the desired position. If the switch is

1. Place the panel in the desired position.

released or the sunroof reaches the closed position,

2. Press and hold the 1 switch until you hear a beep

the closing function will stop.

(approx. 3 seconds).

Opening - sliding open

3. Place the panel in the second desired position.
4. Press and hold the 2 switch until you hear a beep

With the ignition on, press the

switch. The sunroof

(approx. 3 seconds).

will start to slide open. To stop the movement before it

To select either programmed position, press the 1 or 2

opens fully, quickly press the

or

switch. To

switch. By briefly pressing the

switch, the sunroof

close the sunroof, quickly press the

switch.

can be opened completely.

Alternatively, press and hold the

switch until the

sunroof slides to the desired open position. When the

Cleaning

switch is released or the sunroof reaches the fully

Keep the sunroof gutter areas and drain openings free

open position, the opening function will stop. You can

of dirt, dust, leaves etc. Use an air hose twice a year

press and hold the

switch until the sunroof has

to clean gutter areas and drain tubes. Clean the glass

closed to the desired position. If the switch is released panel using only a mild non-scratching detergent and

or the sunroof reaches the closed position, the closing a moist chamois leather.

function will stop.

Closing - from open or tilt position

Quickly press the C button to close the panel from

any position.

One-touch control

The sunroof can be operated by one-touch control.
With the ignition on, if the

or

switch is

momentarily pressed (for a maximum of 0.3 seconds)

for the required movement (either open or closed) it

will travel to the fully open or fully closed position.

Movement can be stopped at any intermediate

position by again pressing either switch.

Safety operation

If the sunroof is closed by either one-touch control or

auto-close, jamming protection is provided. The

sunroof will automatically re-open if it encounters an

obstruction while closing. After reaching the fully open

position, the sliding (closing) movement automatically

recommences. The sunroof will continuously try to

close until the obstruction has been removed.

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501-17-6 Sunroof 501-17-6

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Wiring Routing

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501-17-7 Sunroof 501-17-7

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Motor

Sunroof

Disconnect the motor wire (green/black) from the

Inspection and Verification

sunroof control unit. Dismount the motor. Use a

double wire of sufficient length, connect directly to

Wire Harness Sunroof Control Unit to Battery

battery and inspect the motor for proper operation in

Check if the power supply on the red and red/black

both directions. This is accomplished by reversing the

wires are OK? Inspect for broken/damaged wires.

connection of the double wire. The motor has an

Inspect for proper connection to the sunroof control

inbuilt thermal cut-out device that automatically

unit. The wire harness connector is numbered to aid

switches the motor off during periods of overload.

in proper installation:

After a cooling down period the motor will function

properly.

Connector

Power on wire if Power on wire if

ignition is off

ignition is on

Sunroof Control Unit

Wire number 1

12 V

12 V

Testing is covered in the electric trouble shooting

(red)

guide. The following failures could be the a result of a

Wire number 2

Ground

Ground

broken Sunroof Control Unit.

(green)

Auto close function defective.

Wire number 3

0 V

12 V

Soft touch operation defective

(red/black)

Comfort position can not be programmed

Wire Harness Sunroof Control Unit to Control

4 step down option defective

Panel

One way closing defective

Inspect for proper power supply to the STRATOS 700 Before exchanging the Sunroof Control unit, the SCU

control panel, accomplished by using a voltage meter needs to be calibrated. Proceed with the trouble

on the connector pins. Measurements with battery

shooting table if the problem is not solved by the

voltage of 13 V:

calibration.

Connector

Power on wire if Power on wire if

Calibration of the SCU

ignition is off

ignition is on

The first time the S.C.U. is connected to the power

Wire 1 (red)

10.9 V

13 V

supply, the maximum tilt position must be defined.

Wire 2

10.9 V

13 V

Proceed as follows:

Wire 3

0 V

0 V

1. Turn on the ignition.

Wire 4

0 V

0 V

2. Open the panel to the maximum tilt position till it

reaches the mechanical block (continuous control

Wire 5

0 V

0 V

the switch). The maximum tilt position is now

Wire 6

0 V

0.6 V

stored in the Control Unit and all electrical

features are available.

3. To complete the calibration, the panel must be

moved to the complete opened position by soft

touch operation.

Testing Electrical Components

Ensure that during the test of electrical components the TVS unit is connected to a 12 to 14V power source. If

the unit is installed, the battery needs to be connected and operable. During testing the ignition/accessory

switch should be on. This test can be accomplished with a test light/votage meter. Cable harness and motor

inspection requires the removal of the headlining.

Fuse

Visually inspect the fuse for damage.

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501-17-8 Sunroof 501-17-8

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Symptom Chart

Condition

Source

Action

While cycling the panel from tilt to

Replace blocking catch.

Blocking catch is broken.

close it begins sliding rearward.

While cycling fully open panel forward,

Replace blocking catch.

Blocking catch is broken.

it begins tilting under roofskin.

Panel is misaligned side to side.

Retime drive cables.

Timing to drive cables incorrect.

Panel sliding too slowly (with 13.5V

Weak battery.

Charge or replace.

power supply panel should not take
more than 7 sec. to cycle from full
retraction to closure).

Misaligned panel creating drag or

Retime drive cables.

friction.

Weak motor. Test as indicated in

Replace

motor.

electrical trouble shooting section.

Clean and grease mechanism or

Dirty mechanism.

replace if necessary.

Blocking of mechanism, glass panel

Sunroof control unit adjusted

Synchronize sunroof control unit.

improperly, panel stopping prior to

stopping prematurely.

cycle.

Obstacle in mechanism or guide track.

Find object and remove.

Rattles:

One or two rear panel nuts not

Tighten panel nuts. Refer Final

Rear of panel rattling in any position.

tightened properly.

Assembly and Adjustments section.

Sliding cap (plastic) on long lever not

Inspect for proper alignment or

in place or functioning improperly.

replace.

Inspect for insulator tape between

Drain channel rattles.

Add insulator tape.

drain channel and mechanism.

Plastic to metal movement between

Squeaking

sunshade.

Grease

contact

spots.

sunshade and slides.

Sunshade handle rattling on trim

Curvature of front sunshade incorrect.

Correct curvature, manual adjustment.

finisher.

Cover plate on motor has loose

Rattling in motor area.

Tighten coverplate screws.

screws.

Wind noise:

Correct glass panel adjustment. Refer

Replace blocking catch.

Final Assembly and Adjustment

Panel closed, excessive wind noise.

section.

Blocking catch broken.

Glass panel seal not tight to trim ring.

Vinyl headlining material wrapped

Place insulating tape along either

Panel vented emitting whistling sound.

around sunshade too thin, creating

outboard edge of sunshade to close

large wind channel between rail and

channel.

side of sunshade.

Water leakage:

Inspect drain tubes c!ean opening,

Blocked drain tubes.

Water coming through panel opening

blow out tubes.

area.

Misaligned or kinked drain tubes.

Correct routing of drain tubes.

Housing frame distorted, seal to rail

Correct frame curvature if necessary

disconnected.

reseal rail to frame.

Reseal at rear rail seal point. Refer

Rear rail bracket has broken seal.

Trimming Repair section.

Headlining wet in front.

Frame seam has improper seal.

Reseal at seam.

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