Sunroof - Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A motor-driven outer slide-type glass sunroof with a tilt-up mechanism is adopted in GSR as optional equipment. Even when the sunroof is fully closed, a sufficient amount of light and a feeling of openness can still be obtained by opening the sunroof sunshade.

SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS

The sunroof system is controlled by the Simplified Wiring System (SWS). For troubleshooting, refer to SWS DIAGNOSIS .

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WATER TEST

Check if there are any leaks in the sunroof by the following procedure.

1. Fully close the roof lid glass.
2. Adjust the water pressure so that water comes out of the hose to a height of approximately 50 cm (19.7 inches) when the hose is held vertically facing upwards.
3. Hold the end of the hose approximately 30 cm (11.8 inches) above the roof and let the water run onto the weatherstrip for 5 minutes or more.
4. Check if any water leaks can be found in the room while watering. Even though there are any water leaks around the roof lid glass, it can be acceptable as long as water is caught in the drip area.

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SUNROOF TIMER FUNCTION CHECK

Keep the door closed, turn OFF the ignition switch and check to see if the sunroof operates for 30 seconds after that. If operations malfunction then execute troubleshooting remedies (Refer to SWS DIAGNOSIS ).

SUNROOF FIT ADJUSTMENT

1. Fully close the roof lid glass.
2. Fully open the sunshade.
3. Loosen the screws fixing the roof lid glass assembly, move the roof lid glass assembly along the long hole of the drive cable assembly, adjust the height of the roof lid glass, and check that the space between the roof lid glass and body is consistent along the whole circumference.
4. After adjusting, check that the sunroof operates smoothly.

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SUNROOF SAFETY FUNCTION CHECK

1. Close the roof lid glass by applying an approximately 10mm (0.39 inch) thickness wood chip placed in a right angle with the roof lid glass.
2. Check to see if the roof lid glass opens after the motor turns when the roof lid glass catches the wooden chip (Refer to «SWS DIAGNOSIS»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/viii-2003-2005/remont/communication-devices/#simplified-wiring-system-sws-evolution) ).

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SUNROOF CHECK

Check to see that the sunroof operates by pressing the sunroof switch. Troubleshoot if operations malfunction. (Refer to SWS DIAGNOSIS .)

ROOF LID GLASS OPERATION CURRENT CHECK

1. Remove the fuse of the sunroof, then connect the circuit tester as shown in the Figure.
2. Turn ON the sunroof switch, then measure the operating current of the intermediary segment when operation is starting, the sunroof is fully closed, the sunroof is fully opened and the sunroof is tilted fully up. Standard value: 7 A or less [at 20 °C (68 °F)]
3. Check the following areas if the operating current of exceeds the standard value

1. Sunroof assembly installation, deformation and trapping of any foreign materials.
2. Drive cable fastening
3. Tilting of roof lid glass

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SUNROOF INITIALIZED ADJUSTMENT

1. Assemble the roof lid glass assembly and sunroof motor assembly on the sunroof assembly.
2. Connect the sunroof motor assembly connector and sunroof switch connector to the wire ring harness connector on the vehicle side.
3. Fully open the roof lid glass by pressing the sunroof switch then fully close the sunroof by repeatedly pressing the close switch.
4. Continuously press the close switch for a minimum of 3 seconds from the fully closed state.
5. Press the open switch to fully open the sunroof, then press the close switch to fully close the sunroof.

Note. Do not stop the sunroof before the sunroof is fully opened or fully closed in Step 5 . If the fully open or close operation is interrupted/stopped, then start over from Step 3 .

OPERATION CHECK

Check that the following items. If faulty, replace the sunroof-ECU (sunroof motor assembly).

1. Installation condition of the sunroof assembly.
2. Installation condition, deformation, and foreign material on the sunroof drive cable.
3. Sunroof lid glass installation condition.
4. Sunroof switch and sunroof motor assembly.

BASIC OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

JAM PREVENTING MECHANISM

JAM PREVENTING MECHANISM

SUNROOF TIMER MECHANISM

In cases except the following, the basic operation and jam preventing mechanism will be maintained for thirty seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK (OFF) position. (Sunroof timer function)

1. If you open a door within that period (i.e. a door switch is on), the sunroof timer function will be cancelled immediately.
2. If you close the sunroof fully while the timer is working, the sunroof timer function is cancelled after that sunroof operation.
3. If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position while the timer is working, the sunroof will continue moving until it closes fully, regard-less of the time-out period.

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<< A>> DRAIN PIPE REMOVAL

Tie a cord to the end of the drain pipe, and wind tape around it so that there is no unevenness. Then pull the drain pipe out to the wheel house side.

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<< B>> SUNROOF ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Using round nose pliers or a similar tool, turn the caulking the direction shown in the illustration, and then remove the sunroof assembly.

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1. Tie the cord that was used during removal to the end of the drain pipe, and wind tape around it so that there is no unevenness.
2. Pull the cord to pass through the drain pipe.
3. Install the grommet, and then position the drain pipe so that it protrudes from the grommet as shown in the illustration.

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>>B<< SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

1. Install the roof lid glass assembly and the sunroof motor assembly with the sunroof assembly.
2. Connect the sunroof motor assembly connector and the sunroof switch connector to the vehicle wiring harness connector.
3. Operate the sunroof switch to slide the roof lid glass to the fully-open position, and then tilt it up in steps of 30 mm (1.18inch) to the fully-open position and then keep pressing the switch for 0.5 second or more.

Note. During initialization (learning mode), use only the CLOSE/OPEN switch to move the roof lid glass from the fully-closed position to the fully-open position. During initialization, the TILT UP switch will not work when pressed. Furthermore, the sunroof-ECU will stop running in learning mode as soon as the glass is titled up.

SUNROOF SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK

SPECIFIED CONDITION

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See also:
• SWS DIAGNOSIS