Body - Roof Panel Opening Or Closing Issues
LTB00417NAS108 DEC 2011
SECTION: 501
Roof Opening Panel Will Not Open / Close or Open / Close Fully
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR3 (LA) VIN: 5A000360 - 9A513325
Model Year: 2005 - 2009
LR4 (LA) VIN: AA510742 - Onwards
Model Year: 2010 - Onwards
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
The roof opening panel may not open / close or open / close fully. This may be caused if the roof opening panel motor has lost its synchronization.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to synchronize the roof opening panel motor and, if necessary, read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
PARTS:
No parts required
TOOLS:
IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File. Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply.
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
SYNCHRONIZE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR
NOTE:
The battery voltage must be between 11-14 volts; if not, connect the Land Rover-approved Vehicle Power Supply.
NOTE:
The vehicle needs to be inside the workshop for a minimum of 1 hour. The temperature must be between 40-85°F (5-30°C).
1. Switch the ignition ON.
NOTE:
Do not release the roof opening panel switch during the synchronization process.
2. Press and hold the front leading edge of the roof opening panel switch.
^ If the roof opening panel does not move after 60 seconds, connect the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) and read and clear the DTC fault codes.
NOTE:
A time delay can occur during the different movements.
NOTE:
Cycle time will depend on the glass panel position.
^ The synchronization process will start.
a. The roof opening panel will close.
b. The roof opening panel will move to the tilt position.
c. The roof opening panel will move to the full open position and then to the full closed position.
3. Release the roof opening panel switch only after the roof opening panel is fully closed.
^ The roof opening panel will now operate correctly.
4. Switch the ignition "OFF".
5. If necessary, disconnect the IDS and the vehicle power supply.