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Sunroof / Moonroof: Locations

Sunroof Components:




Sunroof Diagrams:




Locations of components

17 Extra rheostat for the lighting of switches and controls
On the left-hand side of the fascia

22A Fuse holder
In the electrical distribution box, in the engine compartment, on the left-hand wheel housing

58 12-pole connector
On the angle bracket, under the fascia, to the left of the steering column

59 2-pole connector
At the motor for the electrically operated sunroof

60 Single-pole connector
One under the centre console, between the front seats

117 Earthing point
Between the ignition switch and the handbrake lever

152A 29-pole white connector
152B 29-pole red connector
In the engine compartment, in the electrical distribution box on the left-hand wheel housing. The connectors are accessible from the interior of the car.

181 Switch for the electrically operated sunroof
Between the front seats, on the centre console

182 Motor for the electrically operated sunroof
At the extreme rear of the luggage compartment, under the spare wheel hatch

Operation
Switch 181 for the electrically operated sunroof is supplied from fuse 11, via white 29-pole connector 152A. To open the sunroof, depress the left-hand downward arrow symbol on the switch.

Motor 182 is earthed via terminals 1 and 8 on the rocker-type switch. Fora complete description of the wiring for the lighting of switch 181 on cars for the US and CA markets and 1989 model for JP, see also the section entitled "Lighting systems, Lighting for controls - US, CA and 1989 for JP".

Fault-tracing hints
The sunroof will be operative when the ignition switch is in the drive position.

1. Check fuse 11 and check that the supply to it is live.
2. Check that the supply to terminals 3 and 6 is live.
3. Close the switch and check that the supply to the motor is live.
4. Check the connectors, cable harnesses and earth connections.