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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL

3.0L I6RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor499Torque3658Fluid7DTC698Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
B0240low severityBody

Sunroof Motor Circuit

on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L I6 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the sunroof/moonroof motor circuit. The sunroof does not open, close, or tilt.

Symptoms

  • Sunroof does not move
  • Sunroof opens but will not close
  • Motor noise but no movement
  • Sunroof switch unresponsive

Common causes

  • Faulty sunroof motor
  • Sunroof track obstruction
  • Switch failure
  • Wiring damage in headliner
  • Sunroof off track

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check sunroof fuse
  2. Test sunroof switch
  3. Apply direct power to motor
  4. Inspect sunroof tracks for debris
  5. Check if panel is off track

Repair notes

Replace sunroof motor or clear track obstruction. Re-initialize sunroof if it has lost calibration.

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