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Body Interior And Exterior - General Information: Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Water leaks from panorama sunroof Dirt accumulated in drain tube Clear dirt inside of drain
Clogged drain tube Blow air into drain to remove dirt
Broken or dislocated drain tube, defective or cracked clip Check tube installation and flange contact
Deteriorated roof lid weatherstrip Replace
Excessive roof lid-to-body clearance and improperly fitted weatherstrip Adjust
Wind noise around panorama sunroof Loosen or deformed deflector, gaps in body work Retighten adjust or replace
Misaligned weather strip Readjust or replace weather strip
Noise created by moving panorama sunroof lid Foreign particles lodged in guide rail Check drive cable and guide rails for foreign particles
Loosen guide rails and lid Retighten
Motor runs but panorama sunroof does not move or moves only partially Foreign particles lodged in guide rail Adjust or replace
Incorrect engagement of motor pinion with drive cable
Decrease in motor's clutch slipping force
Increased panorama sunroof sliding resistance or interference of panorama sunroof with drive cables, weatherstrip, etc. due to maladjustment of panorama sunroof
Noise in motor (clutch slipping noise from motor when panorama sunroof is fully opened or closed is not an unusual noise Incorrect engagement of motor pinion with drive cable Check pinion installation and Re-tighten motor
Worn out or damaged motor pinion bearing Replace motor assembly
Worn out or deformed drive cable Replace
Door glass fails to operate up and down Incorrect window glass installation Adjust position
Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator Correct or replace
Door does not open or close completely Incorrect door installation Adjust position
Defective door check assembly Correct or replace
Striker and latch not properly aligned Readjust
Door hinge requires grease Apply grease
Hood does not open or close completely Striker and latch not properly aligned Adjust
Incorrectly installed hood Adjust
Incorrect hood bumper height Adjust
Water leak through windshield and rear window Defective seal Fill with sealant
Defective flange Correct