Sunroof: Overview Ford Edge I

Principles of Operation

Roof Opening Panel Shade - The roof opening panel assembly uses an integrated motor and module to operate the roof opening panel shades. The roof opening panel shade can be opened or closed by the shade control switch. Pressing the shade control switch in either the OPEN or CLOSE position supplies a ground to the roof opening panel shade motor/module. The shade panels are equipped with express open and close features. A short press of the shade control switch will cause the shade panel to express open to the full open position or close to the safety stop position. The shade will not close when the roof opening panel is open.

Note. Any glass opening operation will first fully open the shade panels. Before the shade panels may be closed, the glass panel must be fully closed.

The roof opening panel shade motor must be initialized when one of the following occurs

1. The replacement or removal of the drive system
2. Excessive false stalls are encountered
3. The shade(s) are removed or replaced
4. The shade motor becomes de-initialized (will stutter step open)

The roof opening sliding glass panel motor must be initialized when one of the following occur

1. The replacement or removal of the drive system
2. Excessive false stalls are encountered
3. The sliding glass panel is removed
4. The sliding glass motor becomes de-initialized (will stutter step open and have no express operation)

Roof Opening Panel - The roof opening panel assembly uses an integrated motor and module to operate the roof opening panel sliding glass. The roof opening panel sliding glass can be opened, closed or tilted by the roof opening panel control switch. Pressing the open, close or tilt switch grounds those inputs to the glass panel motor/module. Momentarily pressing the tilt switch will cause the glass panel to express open to the VENT position if the glass panel is closed or cause the glass panel to close to the VENT position if the glass panel is in the slide open range and the tilt switch is pressed and held. Pressing and holding the control switch forward will close the glass panel (the safety stop position is skipped in manual mode). The glass panel has express open and close features that are activated when the switch is momentarily pressed to the double detent OPEN or CLOSE positions. Express open operation will first open the glass panel to the comfort stop position. Pressing the switch again will cause the glass to move to the full open position. Pressing the switch again will cause the glass to move to the full open position. Express close operation will move the glass panel to the full closed position.

Note. Any glass opening operation will first fully open the shade panels. Before the shade panels may be closed, the glass panel must be fully closed.

The shade motor and sliding glass panel motor have 3 thermal operating modes

1. Full function: In their fully functioning state, the motors allow all normal operations of the shades and glass.
2. Reduced function: If either motor begins to overheat, it will enter a reduced function mode. No express operation is possible and it will allow open or close motion in steps of 50.8 mm (2 in).
3. No function: Excessive heating causes no function mode. The motor will not operate in the close direction, but will open in steps of 50.8 mm (2 in). Once the open position is reached, the motor shuts itself down until it is sufficiently cooled.

Global Open - MKX only - When the unlock button of the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter is held for 2 seconds the global open activates. The smart junction box (SJB) sends a signal to activate the one-touch open operation of the roof opening panel. The global open feature does not operate if the delay accessory is active.

Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation

Normal Operation

The roof opening panel operates smoothly and quietly while opening and closing.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following

1. Roof opening panel sliding glass
2. Roof opening panel air deflector assembly
3. Roof opening panel sliding glass tracks
4. Roof opening panel shade tracks
5. Roof opening sliding glass panel motor/module
6. Roof opening panel shade motor/module
7. Roof opening sliding glass panel motor block and drive tube assembly
8. Roof opening panel shade motor block and drive tube assembly
9. Roof opening panel module assembly
10. Headliner
11. Overhead console

PINPOINT TEST D: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION

1. D1 VERIFY THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHADE OPERATION NOTE: Before performing this pinpoint test, make sure the front guide tracks are free from any foreign material. With the roof opening panel glass fully closed, open and close the shades while observing the noise. Is the noise present during shade operation? YES : Go to D3 . NO : Go to D2 .
2. D2 VERIFY THE ROOF OPENING PANEL OPERATION With the shades fully open, open and close the roof opening sliding glass panel while observing the noise. Is the noise present during sliding glass operation? YES : If the noise occurs during primary seal engagement only, apply silicone spray lubricant to the primary seal. TEST the system for normal operation. If noise is still present, INSTALL a new primary seal. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel Seal - Primary»(ref-292536-S09291959612008080400000) . If the noise occurs during transition to VENT only, carefully spray PTFE lubricant to the front mechanism. TEST the system for normal operation. If the noise occurs only while the air deflector is moving downward, LUBRICATE the air deflector arm and spring. TEST the system for normal operation. If noise is still present, INSTALL a new air deflector assembly. REFER to «Air Deflector»(ref-292536-S40741024982008080400000) . If noise is still present, INSTALL new front drive track and mechanisms. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel Guide Track and Mechanism»(ref-292536-S05985310822008080400000) . If the noise sounds like a muffled ratchet/purr, INSTALL a new sliding glass motor block and drive tube assembly. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Sliding Front Panel»(ref-292536-S15233899862008080400000) . If none of the above conditions apply, INSTALL a new roof opening sliding glass panel motor. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel Motor - Sliding Front Panel»(ref-292536-S07475119022008080400000) . TEST the system for normal operation. NO : The roof opening panel is operating correctly at this time.
3. D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FRONT SHADE With the front shade disconnected, open and close the rear shade. Is the noise still present? YES : Go to D4 . NO : INSTALL a new front shade assembly. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View»(ref-292536-S23360518662008080400000) and «Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly»(ref-292536-S16025864782008080400000) . TEST the system for normal operation.
4. D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL REAR SHADE With the front and rear shade disconnected, open and close the shades. Is the noise still present? YES : If the noise sounds like a muffled ratchet/purr, INSTALL a new LH and RH shade track assembly and shade motor block and tube assembly. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel Shade Track and Mechanism»(ref-292536-S11098942442008080400000) and «Roof Opening Panel Motor Block and Drive Tube Assembly - Shades»(ref-292536-S37369413492008080400000) . TEST the system for normal operation. If the noise is still present, INSTALL a new LH and RH guide track and mechanism. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel Guide Track and Mechanism»(ref-292536-S05985310822008080400000) . If the above condition does not apply, INSTALL a new shade motor. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel Motor - Shades»(ref-292536-S17788497772008080400000) . TEST the system for normal operation. NO : INSTALL a new rear shade assembly. REFER to «Roof Opening Panel - Exploded View»(ref-292536-S23360518662008080400000) and «Roof Opening Panel Shade Assembly»(ref-292536-S16025864782008080400000) . TEST the system for normal operation.

Roof Opening Panel Manual Operation

1. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-292546) article.
2. Insert an Allen wrench into the center of the manual drive hole of the roof opening panel motor(s). Rotate the Allen wrench counterclockwise to close the roof opening panel glass/shades or clockwise to open the roof opening panel glass/shades.

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Note. LH side shown, RH side similar.

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Note. LH shown, RH similar.

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Note. LH shown, RH similar.

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Note. LH shown, RH similar.

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1. For additional information, refer to the individual procedures in this service information.