Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Roller Sunshade)

2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Roller Sunshade)



Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process (Existing Roller Sunshade)

Perform the initialization/teach procedure at first operation test of the roller sunshade. Ensure the electrical harness on the headliner is connected to the large roof, battery power is applied, and the ignition switch is ON.

1. Press the roller sunshade switch to the open position until the sunshade reaches the full open soft stop position, and release the switch. Press the roller sunshade switch open and hold for approximately 10 seconds, until the sunshade stalls at the rear hard stop in the full open position, and then moves slightly to the soft stop position. Release the button.
2. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the roller switch open again. The roller sunshade will move toward the closed position.
3. Continue holding the switch until the roller sunshade moves to close and stops at the closed position. Release the button. The initialization/teach procedure is complete.
4. Verify the operation of the roller sunshade.

The initialization/teach procedure is not complete if one of the following events occurs before the initialization/teach cycle is done:

* The roller sunshade switch is not held in the open position.
* Ignition and/or battery power has been removed.
* The roller sunshade has not reached the close position.

If the initialization/teach procedure is not carried out completely, it has to be started again.

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