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2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Power Top - Sunroof - PT Cruiser

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Power Top - Sunroof - PT Cruiser

POWER TOP - SUNROOF

DESCRIPTION
SUN ROOF

WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts out of sunroof opening at all times.

The power sunroof system allows the sunroof to be opened, closed or placed in the vent position electrically by
actuating a switch located in the overhead console in between the two reading lamps. The sunroof system
receives battery feed through a 30 amp circuit breaker in the junction block. The sunroof system power is
supplied when the ignition switch is in the RUN and ACCESSORY positions. The sunroof will continue to
operate normally with the key in the OFF position or with the key removed while the Accessory Delay System
is active.
The sunroof glass panel tilts upward at the rear for ventilation and slides rearward under the roof when open.
The panel seals flush with the roof in the closed position to eliminate wind noise. The sunroof includes a
manual-sliding sunshade to cover the deep-tinted glass panel.
The sunroof is electrically operated from two switches located in the overhead console in between the two
reading lamps. The "VENT" switch is a push button type switch and opens the sunroof to the vent position only.
The other switch "OPEN/CLOSED" is a rocker type switch for opening and closing the sunroof. Pressing and
releasing the open button once, the sunroof will express open and the wind deflector will raise. If the button is
pressed a second time the sunroof will stop in that position. Pressing and holding the close button will close the
sunroof. If the close button is released the sunroof will stop in that position.
OPERATION
POWER SUNROOF

This vehicle has a vent, tilt and slide power sunroof system with express (one-touch) open feature. The sunroof
system receives battery feed through the "sunroof" relay and a 20 amp mini fuse located in the junction block.
The sunroof system power is supplied when the ignition switch is in the RUN and ACCESSORY positions. The
sunroof will operate normally with the key in any position while the Accessory Delay system is active.
The sunroof is electrically operated from two switches located in the overhead console in between the two
reading lamps. The "VENT" switch is a push button type switch and opens the sunroof to the vent position only.
The other switch "OPEN/CLOSED" is a rocker type switch for opening and closing the sunroof. Pressing and
releasing the open button once, the sunroof will express open and the wind deflector will raise. If the button is
pressed a second time the sunroof will stop in that position. Pressing and holding the close button will close the
sunroof. If the close button is released the sunroof will stop in that position.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

SUNROOF

Refer to SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS CHART for possible causes. Before beginning sunroof diagnostics verify
that all other power accessories are in proper operating condition. If not, a common electrical problem may
exist.
Check the condition of the circuit protection and inspect all wiring connector pins for proper engagement and
continuity. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. The wiring
information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors,
splices and grounds.
SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS CHART
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Sunroof completely
Inoperative control switch.
inoperative.
Inoperative circuit ground between
sunroof motor/module, control
switch, and body harness.
Inoperative power circuit between
sunroof motor/module, control
switch, and body harness.
Inoperative sunroof motor/module.

CORRECTION
Perform sunroof switch diagnostics.
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING .
Inspect ground connections and
wiring. Repair as necessary.

Check the condition of the circuit

protection and inspect all wiring.
Repair as necessary.
Replace the sunroof motor/module.
See REMOVAL.
Audible whine when switch Inoperative sunroof motor/module. Replace the sunroof motor/module.
is depressed, sunroof does
See REMOVAL.
not operate.
Binding cable.
Repair or replace binding cable as
necessary.
Audible clicking or
Broken or worn drive cable.
Repair or replace binding cable as
ratcheting when switch is
necessary.
pressed, sunroof does not Worn drive motor gear.
Replace the sunroof motor/module.
operate.
See REMOVAL.
Mechanisms not synchronized.
Synchronize mechanisms. See
STANDARD PROCEDURE.
Sunroof vents and opens,
Broken or disengaged trough guide. Repair trough guide as necessary.
but does not close.
Binding cable.
Repair or replace binding cable as
necessary.
Inoperative sunroof "CLOSE" circuit. Check the condition of the circuit,
connections and wiring. Repair as
necessary.
Inoperative control switch.
Perform sunroof switch diagnostics.
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND
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TESTING .
Replace the sunroof motor/module.
See REMOVAL.
Sunroof vents, but does not Binding cable or mechanism.
Repair or replace binding cable as
open.
necessary.
Inoperative sunroof "OPEN" circuit. Check the condition of the circuit,
connections and wiring. Repair as
necessary.
Inoperative control switch.
Perform sunroof switch diagnostics.
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING .
Inoperative sunroof motor/module. Replace the sunroof motor/module.
See REMOVAL.
Sunroof does not vent
Binding cable or mechanism.
Repair or replace binding cable as
necessary.
Inoperative sunroof "VENT" circuit. Check the condition of the circuit,
connections and wiring. Repair as
necessary.
Inoperative control switch.
Perform sunroof switch diagnostics.
Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING .
Inoperative sunroof motor/module. Replace the sunroof motor/module.
See REMOVAL.
Glass movement not
Glass and Track timing.
Perform the necessary adjustments.
consistent or glass does not Glass and Track alignment.
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS .
operate smoothly
Cables and Guide alignment.
Inoperative sunroof motor/module.

MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
If the power top is completely inoperative perform the following diagnostic steps.
1. Check the Accessory delay 30 amp Circuit breaker in the Junction Block. If OK, go to step 2. If not OK,
repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the inoperative circuit breaker.
2. Partially remove the headliner to access the sunroof motor/module.
3. Disconnect the motor/module electrical connector. With the ignition switch in the "RUN" position check
for Battery voltage at the Accessory Relay Output terminal of the harness connector. If OK, go to step 4.
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If not OK repair the Accessory Relay Output circuit as necessary.

4. Using an ohmmeter test for continuity between the harness connector ground circuit and a known good
ground. Continuity should be present. If OK, go to step 5. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit as
necessary.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position. Reconnect the motor/module electrical connector. With
the ignition switch in the "RUN" position check for 5 volts on the "VENT", "CLOSE" and "OPEN"
control circuits at the back side of the motor/module connector. If OK, go to step 6. If not OK, replace the
motor/module assembly. See REMOVAL.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position. Disconnect the motor/module and sunroof switch
electrical connectors. Using an ohmmeter check for continuity on the "VENT", "CLOSE" and "OPEN"
circuits between the motor/module and sunroof switch. Continuity should be present. If OK, refer to
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for diagnosis of the sunroof switch. If not OK, repair the control circuits
as necessary.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
SUNROOF RE-INITIALIZATION

NOTE:

If for some reason the sunroof is not operating normally it may be necessary to
re-initialize the sunroof assembly. This procedure should be attempted prior to
any diagnosis of the sunroof system.

NOTE:

The re-initialization procedure is not complete if any one of the following

conditions occurs before the re-initialization procedure is completed:

The sunroof switch is not held in the CLOSE position.

The ignition or battery power is lost.
The glass panel has not reached its closed position.

NOTE:

If the re-initialization procedure is not carried out completely, it must be started

over.

1. Cycle the sunroof to full "OPEN" position.

2. Once the sunroof is in the full "OPEN" position, press and continuously hold the "OPEN" button on the
sunroof switch.
3. After a delay of 10 seconds the sunroof will begin to move past the normal "OPEN" position to the hard
stop position. It will then reverse to the normal "OPEN" position also known as the soft stop . Once the
sunroof has reversed to the soft stop , immediately (within 5 seconds of stopping travel) release the
"OPEN" button and continuously press it again.
4. After a delay of three seconds the sunroof will begin moving to the "VENT" and then "CLOSED"
position. When the roof reaches the fully "CLOSED" position and stops the "OPEN" button can be
released.
The re-initialization procedure is now complete. Operate the sunroof in all directions to verify proper operation.
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SUNROOF INITIALIZATION

NOTE:

This procedure should be attempted any time a new motor/module is installed

in the sunroof assembly. It must be performed on initial vehicle power up to be
successful.

NOTE:

The initialization procedure is not complete if any one of the following

conditions occurs before the initialization procedure is completed:

The sunroof switch is not held in the CLOSE position.

The ignition or battery power is lost.
The glass panel has not reached its closed position.

NOTE:

if the initialization procedure is not carried out completely, it must be started

over.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.

Move the sunroof to the full open position.
Continuously press the "OPEN" button on the sunroof switch.
The sunroof will begin to move past the normal "OPEN" position to the hard stop position. It will then
reverse to the normal "OPEN" position also known as the soft stop . Once the sunroof has reversed to the
soft stop , immediately (within 5 seconds of stopping travel) release the "OPEN" button and continuously
press it again.
5. After a delay of three seconds the sunroof will begin moving to the "VENT" and then "CLOSED"
position. When the roof reaches the fully "CLOSED" position and stops the "OPEN" button can be
released.

The initialization procedure is now complete. Operate the sunroof in all directions to verify proper operation.
SUNROOF TIMING

NOTE:

Perform the timing procedures if any of the following conditions exist:

Glass skewed in the channel

One side of the glass dropping before the other while moving from "VENT" to "CLOSE"
Glass reversing direction when closing the sunroof
Glass will not close or may stop at the wrong location
The glass may over travel the "OPEN" position and stall the motor
The glass may over travel the "CLOSE" position and stall the motor

NOTE:

The timing of the motor/module and the sunroof assembly play a critical role in
the proper function of the sunroof. If the motor/module is removed and the
sunroof glass or cables are moved the sunroof module will have to be timed.

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Refer to the following procedure for the necessary steps.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Perform the motor/module re-initialization procedure. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

Remove the motor/module. See REMOVAL.
Remove sunroof glass panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
Now place both right and left arms in the closed position. Using a screwdriver, push the plastic cable all
the way forward in the track until the glass mounting arm drops into the closed position.
Repeat this on the other side.
To verify correct timing, there is an 1/8 inch hole in the cable ramp that must be aligned with the front
glass mounting screw hole.
Using an awl, verify alignment of both right and left timing holes. The tracks will now be timed to the
fully closed position.
Install the motor/module. See INSTALLATION.
Install the sunroof glass panel. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Perform the motor/module re-initialization procedure. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.

REMOVAL
MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF

NOTE:

The sunroof system is timed from the factory so that the motor/module shuts
off automatically when the sunroof window reaches a certain position. Extreme
care must be taken when removing the motor/module from the sunroof
assembly or this timing may be thrown off causing damage to the sunroof
system. Anytime the motor/module needs to be removed from the sunroof
assembly the sunroof window must be in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION if
possible.
If glass panel is not in the fully closed position and the motor/module is
removed or inoperative, see STANDARD PROCEDURE.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

Remove A-pillar trim. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove sun visors. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove map lamps/mini console. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the sunroof switch. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove sunroof opening trim lace. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof motor/module. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the motor/module wire harness connectors.
Remove the motor/module attaching screws.
Remove motor/module from the sunroof housing assembly.

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INSTALLATION
MOTOR/MODULE - SUNROOF

NOTE:

Before installing a new motor/module or the original motor/module ensure that

the sunroof glass panel is in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION. If sunroof glass
panel is not in the FULLY CLOSED POSITION, see STANDARD PROCEDURE.

1. Ensure that sunroof assembly is in the FULLY CLOSED position before mounting the motor/module. If
not in the fully closed position, see STANDARD PROCEDURE.
2. Place motor/module into position on the sunroof housing and install attaching screws. Tighten the screws
to 3.5 N.m (31 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Connect the motor/module, and sunroof switch wire connectors.
4. Install sunroof glass panel. Refer to INSTALLATION .
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
6. Perform the motor/module initialization procedure. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.
7. Verify sunroof operation and alignment, and adjust as necessary. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS .
8. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
9. Installing the headliner. Refer to INSTALLATION .
10. Install sunroof opening trim lace. Refer to INSTALLATION .
11. Install the sunroof switch. Refer to INSTALLATION .
12. Install the map lamps/mini console. Refer to INSTALLATION .
13. Install sun visors. Refer to INSTALLATION .
14. Install A-pillar trim. Refer to INSTALLATION .
15. Connect the battery negative cable.
SWITCH - SUNROOF
DESCRIPTION
SUNROOF SWITCH

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Fig. 1: Identifying Overhead Console Components

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The power sunroof switch is a combination push-button and rocker switch located in the overhead console (1)
positioned between the two reading lamps (4). The switch is mounted in the overhead console with four plastic
retaining tabs, molded into the switch housing. The sunroof switch is a direct contact unit that is directly wired
to the sunroof motor/module assembly. The sunroof switch performs the following functions:
Power sunroof open
Power sunroof auto open
Power sunroof closed
Power sunroof vent
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The power sunroof switch cannot be repaired. If the individual components are damaged or inoperative the
switch assembly must be replaced. Refer to REMOVAL .
OPERATION
SUNROOF SWITCH

The sunroof is electrically operated from two switches located on the windshield header, rearward of the map
lamp. The "VENT" switch is a push button type switch and opens the sunroof to the vent position only. The
other switch "OPEN/CLOSED" is a rocker type switch for opening and closing the sunroof. Pressing and
releasing the open button once, the sunroof will express open and the wind deflector will raise. If the button is
pressed a second time the sunroof will stop in that position. Pressing and holding the close button will close the
sunroof. If the close button is released the sunroof will stop in that position.
The switch is grounded at on terminal and receives a 5 volt signal from the sunroof motor/module on the
remaining three terminals. The switch pulls down the 5 volt reference voltage from the module signaling it to
perform the desired function.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SUNROOF SWITCH

For complete circuit diagrams, refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and
retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
1. Remove the power sunroof switch. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Disconnect the power sunroof switch wire harness connector.
3. With the ignition key in the "RUN" position check for 5 volts on the "OPEN", "CLOSE" and "VENT"
circuits of the sunroof switch harness connector. If OK, go to step 4. If not OK, inspect the wiring harness
and connectors between the motor/module and switch for damage and repair as necessary.
4. With the ignition key in the "OFF" position check for continuity between the ground circuit of the sunroof
switch harness connector and a known good ground. Continuity should be present. If OK, go to step 5. If
not OK, inspect the wiring harness and connector and repair the ground circuit as necessary.

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Fig. 2: Sunroof Switch Pinout

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5. Using an ohmmeter, test the continuity of the power sunroof switch in each switch position. Refer to
POWER SUNROOF SWITCH CONTINUITY TABLE. If OK, inspect the wiring harness and
connectors for damage and repair as necessary. If not OK, replace the power sunroof switch. Refer to
REMOVAL .
POWER SUNROOF SWITCH CONTINUITY TABLE
SWITCH POSITION
OFF
SUNROOF OPEN
SUNROOF CLOSED
SUNROOF VENT

CONTINUITY BETWEEN PINS

NO CONTINUITY
2&3
2&4
2&1

REMOVAL
SUNROOF SWITCH

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the overhead console from the headliner. Refer to REMOVAL .
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3. Disconnect the switch electrical connector.

4. To remove the switch from the overhead console, push on the back of the switch until it comes free from
the overhead console.
INSTALLATION
SUNROOF SWITCH

1. Install the switch in the overhead console assembly. Be certain the switch is securely snapped in place.
2. Connect the sunroof control switch electrical connector. Be certain the switch connector is securely
snapped in place.
3. Install the overhead console. Refer to INSTALLATION .
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
5. Confirm proper sunroof system operation.

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