Sunroof Initialization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The sunroof should be initialized when any of the following components are replaced, the sunroof position is miss timed.

Roof lid glass assembly
Sunroof motor assembly

Ensure the components are correctly assembled. Ensure all the connectors are connected securely.
If the sunroof is already in learn mode, go to step 3. If the sunroof is not in learn mode, enter learn mode by (1) or (2) below.
1. Disconnect the sunroof motor assembly connector while the sunroof is operating.
2. Stop the sunroof operation by fitting the block (board etc.). Then press and hold the sunroof close switch for 10 seconds with the sunroof stopped.
Press the sunroof Close switch repeatedly until the sunroof is tilted up fully.
Press and hold the sunroof Close switch for at least three seconds.
Press the sunroof Close switch until the sunroof closes fully.
The sunroof should work normally.

NOTE: Do not stop the sunroof before it reaches the fully closed position during operations in steps 5 above. If the sunroof has stopped accidentally, repeat the procedure from step 1 .

Fig 1: Checking Operation Of Sunroof

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.