Sunroof and front windows mysteriously opened with engine off

Important: This sunroof system is timed from the factory in order to allow the actuator to shut off automatically when the sunroof window reaches a certain position. Use extreme care when removing the actuator from the sunroof module. This may cause the timing to be thrown off. This may damage to the sunroof. Anytime the actuator needs to be removed from the module, ensure that the sunroof window is in the fully closed position.
Remove the sunroof window. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Replacement .
Slide the sunshade fully rearward. Move the sunroof window to the vent position. Remove the sunroof screws (two on each side). Remove the sunroof window from the module.
Place the sunroof module in the fully closed position. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior trim.
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J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

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J 2772-C Headliner Installer

1. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
2. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
3. Remove the sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
4. Remove the power sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement in Roof.
5. Remove the sunroof trim lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Seal/Molding Replacement in Roof.
6. Remove the dome light, if equipped.
7. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
8. Remove the assist handles. Assist Strap Replacement
9. Remove the rail lamp. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement in Lighting.
10. Remove the windshield side garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
11. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
12. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
13. Pull down on the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.
14. Remove the 2 rear retainers (2) using J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover. Disconnect the headliner electric harness at the right side of the rear window shelf. Rotate the right front seatback to a horizontal position. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door.
    

Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator.
Important: Before removing the actuator, ensure that the pins J 41718 are tight and holding the cable.
Thread the J 41718 into the front sunroof window screw hole in order to retain the cable adjustment. Remove the sunroof actuator screws. Remove the sunroof actuator from the module. Did you look for a video on youtube ?

reset the CPU using a code reader as the program may be corrupted

The drain hoses typically run from the 4 corners of the pan around the sunroof. Usually the blockage is from the top side, so open the sunroof and clean from there. Some applications require that you drop the ceiling material for access.

I would say something with the remote system.can you unlock the doors and roll windows down with the remote?

you need to replace glass or is it leaking if leaking then you have to remove upper seat belt covers pop off remove bolt 14mm and the trims on upper pillars pry off carefully held in by clips remove covers on interior light at front where sunroof switches are there are screws by bulbs disconnect connector remove center light cover and screws disconnect connector with clean hands remove rbber trim around sunroof opening and plastic cover on each side of sunroof glass held on with plastic screw clips then remove four 10mm nuts lift sunroof glass out of car remove cover and screws from rearview mirror all plastic trims around headliner move pass seat forward most and flip back rest all way down roll pass window fully down then slide headliner out of car now you can remove electrical connectors and remove water flow hoses from sunroof unit remove 8 12mm nuts holding frame to roof remove through door you will see the track sunroof slides on remove nuts along problem is silicone between track and frame is deteriorated lift track clean replace silicone reattach frame to roof dont put trims or liner in till test connect switches and glass to frame make sure sunroof works and closes fully then go through car wash to see if leak is fixed

put key in drivers door and hold over (unlock) for 30 secs, windows go down, then open sunroof fully.then put key in drivers door and hold over(lock) for 30 secs windows will go up and sunroof will close,you have just reset the system.....if sunroof rollsback again then the park switch is faulty.

Had the exact same thing happen to my 2009 MKX. It has happened twice now. Today I discovered that if I press and HOLD the unlock button on my key fob, the two front windows and sunroof will open! Mystery solved! So...the key fob must have been pushed up against something in my purse. I wonder if there is a way to turn this feature off!?

Some year models of MKZ, maybe other Ford products too have problem with windows going down when the lock button is pressed on the ignition key. These models have a safety feature that when you press and hold for two second one of the buttons (look in your manual) on the ignition key the windows and sunroof will open. I was told by the dealer there is a problem with the receiver in car.

yes, the remote has a function that if the unlock button is held down the windows and sunroof will open automatically. Perhaps you have a remote that intermittently sticks causing this concern.

Some customers may comment that the sunroof will no longer respond to the control switch while in a vented, partially opened, or fully opened position.
Cause A software issue with the sunroof control module may cause the sunroof control module to incorrectly indicate a "closed" position, which may result in no power to the sunroof motor.
Correction Verify the customer concern. If a condition is present, replace the sunroof control module with a new sunroof control module, P/N 15847643. Refer to the Service Procedure in this bulletin.
Service Procedure

1. Verify the customer concern by opening and closing the sunroof. • If the sunroof will not open , check the power windows. - If the power windows are also inoperative, check the fuse. If the fuse has opened, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-64-004 to install 30A circuit breaker. - If the power windows are fully functional, refer to "Power Sunroof Inoperative" diagnostics (SI Document ID# 1392967) in the Body section of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox or Saturn VUE Service Manual. • If the sunroof will open (or is already open), but will not close , proceed to Step 2.
2. Replace the sunroof control module. Refer to "Sunroof Control Module Replacement" procedure in the Body section of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual (SI Document ID# 1196049) or Saturn VUE Service Manual (SI Document ID# 1710479).
3. Open and close the sunroof in order to confirm that the customer concern has been resolved.

Parts Information Part Number
Description
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15847643
Sunroof Control Module
1