The flaw: In 700 sunroofs there is a metal bracket on each side with two grooves in it. The power to the sunroof may also be malfunctioning, which could cause it to not work at all. The sealant was not in the joint for much of the time, but a few mm off which allowed it to act as a nice irrigation channel. [Tip from Tom Irwin] Most of the posts I've seen here describe access as through the rear with the roof up in tilt/vent position. Sunshade is stuck fully open. one each at the front and rear of each track, left and right. Pull down on the headliner just forward of the interior lights. On ours it's the switch. From the outside, release the spring clips from the sunroof lining, a pair of needle nose pliers works for this. Adjust the sunroof position so that the front edge, when the panel is closed, is 0-1.5mm below the roof and the rear edge is 0-1mm above the roof edge. Something about unhooking some springs or clips to remove the "push back guard(?)" The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. Not on this run of 960's anyway. [Editor] These seals for 740/760/940 and 780 models are reported as "discontinued" by many Volvo dealers. [Editor] The sunroof switch fails frequently, usually showing intermittent symptoms, because of the high current loads through the switch. Spraying the area with soapy water kept the butyl from sticking before it was fully tucked under the seal. Wind deflector definately worth it!! At the front of the sunroof are two clips that the headliner into. Having a Sun/Moon roof unable to open can be a pain, but not being able to close it can cost thousands of dollars in damages to your vehicle. There are (2?) replace the motor and tighten all screws. Sunroof Motor and Cable Alignment/Reindexing. You might get lucky and find a good one in a junkyard. If you break anything, you'll need to get a used part. Over time the hoop can become loose and move slightly inwards each time the door is shut. It does this via one major change: In the earlier models there is a metal arm approximately 2" long that reaches to a pin that sits in the aformentioned open ended groove on the rear of the venting arm. The seal sits on the bottom lip and can be removed by pressing down on it. The adjustment screws on my sunroof were maxed, and the sunroof was still low. I have a vague memory of some cables and small springs? Anda mencari Volvo XC60 1997 bekas murah? Is there an iternal fuse in the motor? It should not tightly hold down, there should be a little play. tracks and the sliding mechanism. Now re-connect the ground lead on the battery and test sunroof. G. GrayVolvo 4 Replies. Look for warping, physical damage etc. I only left disconnected for a couple of minutes before trying each above. Should be 2 revolutions. A sunroof is a large opening in the roof of a vehicle that allows sunlight to come into the vehicle and to brighten up the interior. The dealership wouldn?t do anything because it wasn?t malfunctioning when it was there even with videos to show the proof of the problem. Looking closely I noticed that there was discoloration on the end of the metal bars that the adjustment screws hold the sunroof onto. http://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/searchresults.aspx?searchterm=capt. Just bought a 2005 XC90 and put on about 1,000 trouble-free miles. The connector can be finnagled out without full removal. VehicleHistory.com If a worm has broken, perhaps, but cleaning in situ should suffice. If I recall correctly an improperly grounded motor will "click" but not move, You will be removing the motor so it would be best to put sunroof in vent or closed position with a screwdriver on the manual ove, If voltage and ground check out - reconnect connector and unscrew (2 phillips) and unbolt nut (10mm) and let motor hang (not a good idea but what the heck). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Strange part is that it won't move nor do a sound when trying to close it. But don't align the gear points directly with the three level plunger - they will interfere when putting the cover back on. The fuse looked fine but I changed it anyway. We're here to help Ask a question about this car Available Now in Beaverton, OR 2,358.2 miles Tue - Sat: 10am - 7pm Monday & Sunday: Closed 10750 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008 (855)-744-3801 I'd Like to See This Car Top Features Momentum Plus Package Climate Package Convenience Package Vision Package Am/Fm Stereo Driver Vanity Mirror S60 and S60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 to 2022. A Haynes or Bentley manual will help you through. A sunroof may cause problems if its not functioning properly. If your electric sunroof will not retract, you can manually close it using a screwdriver. If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. I found one of mine had dried out grease and was nearly ready to break. Why did it go bad? [JMars ] If you can get the sunroof to open, you can sometimes work from the top down. Here are some other possible issues with a Volvo XC90s sunroof: The sunroof can be leaking if it is not working properly. Problem in the switch(es) internal to the motor unit. R . Close the panoramic roof from ventilation position. [Editor: see overhaul notes above. Pull, shove, whatever. To reset the 2016 volvo xc60 sunroof you will need to hold the sunroof open switch until the sunroof begins to close. The device that is connected to the motor/crank via screw cables slides back and forth in these tracks, raising and lowering the panel, which will not be possible unless you can move the crank/motor. Canvas tops, for example, can be easily slashed by aspiring car thieves. headliner. When I checked mine, I found two screws VERY loose and one about to fall out. The interesting thing was what I noticed when I examined NEWER Volvos. I don't know where to start ? Open the panoramic roof fully Take hold of the button and pull it backward twice to fully open the panoramic roof. I have a 2008 XC90, I LOVE this car. Do not open the panoramic roof when load carriers are fitted. Remove the two screws holding the plastic cover (2 #10 torx screws), Cut the headliner as required to get access to the motor - only cut areas that will be covered by the plastic cover. Remember to always switch off the power supply to the panoramic roof by setting the car's electrical system in ignition position. Other car I worked on was a crank-driven roof on an 85 740 GLE, but I think there was no involvement with these cables, except to unclip 'em when the panel came out? Remove the metal stock wind deflector and it should reveal the motor driven gear where it engages the cables. [Tips from Ken Dibnah] If you have a 740 with an electric sunroof, when the roof is in the fully closed position you should be able to push the closed switch again and have the rear of the roof pop up to the 'vent' position. Install the motor. A sunroof motor replacement can cost as little as $75 to as high as $400 depending on where you look. About a week later, decided to get a touch free wash. After the wash, I noticed some of the sunroof seal was detached and poking up through the frame. Unsolder just one side of the common copper ribbon holding the microswitches together (just one side is good, leave the other side attached to the other switch). How is the perforated sunroof cover during mid summer day. To remove the liner: With the liner out of the way you can check all the bolts and screws. Alternately you can bite the bullet and buy the $300 motor new from your friendly local dealer. The fix is to pull the sunroof panel and replace the sealing ring with a new one. Reinstall the coil springs on the flat bails. The front groove is long and closed at both ends. Snap the strips back in place and you are done. Get a coat hanger and cut out the straight part. Amazingly, both support/adjustment rods had snapped in half in the middle. To fully open the sunroof, press the control back to the position for automatic opening again and release. Withdraw the motor and undo the connector (may be a little easier said than done depending on the amount of slack in the cable), If your motor "clicks" but doesn't move, remove motor cover (2 phillips) and get access to the motor connector (comes in from left side). Do this once per year. No waiting. When you have adjusted one side to match the other, re-install the motor and try it electrically. I didn't. This bond had gone in places and was letting water through. Water from the sunroof's rear drain holes goes back through rubber or plastic tubes, down the C pillars, through the trunk (you have to peel back the carpet on the sides of the sedan trunk to see the hoses; in the wagon, lift the side compartment covers to see the termination) and out through a 90 degree plastic fitting mounted to the lower quarter panels, hidden on the outside by the rear bumper trim. Adjust these so that leading edge of sunroof is 1 MM lower than car roof.Adjust trailing edge 1 MM higher than car roof. Check the wires of the sunroof, because a short can cause it to stop working. [Tip from Jim Urban] Don't know if you are aware of this, but: to zero out the power motor: The sunroof mechanicals are sold as a unit only. Slide it back on its tracks SLOWLY but surely, keeping an eye on it to make sure it the vent is down and that it is properly aligned. This groove allows a metal pin to slide back and forth, limiting and manipulating the sunroofs vent action. 2004 volvo xc 90 AUTO T - 6 / V - 6 twin turbo , 2900 c.c. How extensive is it to perform, or is it a square peg into a round hole Do you know of a good aftermarket manual crank or motor unit available? This is useful not just against harsh weather, but also against man made threats. In contrast, if the wires show resistance, then there is a short and they must be replaced. Moonroof is conected with alarm, and if alarm goes bad, moonroof won-t work. [Responses] It does seem to cut the wind noise. This will reset the computer. A shove will release. VOLVO XC60 XC70 XC90 - HOW TO OPEN SUN ROOF - YouTube 0:00 / 1:08 VOLVO XC60 XC70 XC90 - HOW TO OPEN SUN ROOF DIY Pinto 69.3K subscribers 60K views 5 years ago How to open sunroof. With the roof out, your experience should allow you to fix whatever I have neglected to mention. They can be clogged with undercoating. DON'T lose the square plastic retainer/washers mounted on the rearmost screws. be caulked. To overcome this I glued a piece of cardboard (as in cereal box, although others may come up with a preferred method) to the ivory coloured plastic leaf the follower contacts. Remove the power motor and tape up the wires. Adjustment is accomplished by loosening a number of screws, moving the roof and re-tightening. [Inquiry] The power sunroof on my '91 940T has stopped functioning, and is stuck all the way "open" (tilted up, rather) and won't go back down. The dealer said the 2016 model had issues with water getting in and causing electrical problems. Open up the rear roof part in the vent position and peer inside. Some of the serews are machine screwsa and some are sheet metal screws. This requires you to remove the four hoses and clips around the perimiter. by brandonbeach14 13 May 2011, 10:01, Post Apply oil or grease to the control mechanism slots which should be an annual event. But the crank no longer clicks to a stop from the crank mechanism pin popping into the hole in the handle. to close the panoramic roof from ventilation position. Thankfully mine was under warranty. by brandonbeach14 12 May 2011, 09:19, Post They can either be manual or automatic, depending on how they work. Problem solved. Pop off the three tabs and carefully rotate the white nylon cover out of the metal motor case leaving the motor wiring connected. The sunroof moves to comfort position while the control is being pressed backwards. You must log in or register to reply here. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 7 of 7 Posts. It is frankly best to remove the sunroof assembly. It took more than 20 phone calls to have the case escalated to the point that Volvo agreed to tow the car to a local tire store. [Tips from Ken Dibnah on stuck sunroofs] Is the roof manual or electric? The pull the red and blue wire to the switch which you have fitted in a spare switch socket and attach red to red and blue to blue. For example, a sunroof can be broken if the plastic parts are damaged or scratched. We research hundreds of models each Slide the headliner panel all the You can see these at the corner of the sunroof. Yes the screen goes back an then the roof jumps but will not open it will pop up to the vent mode but not slide back. [Inquiry] Recently I've noticed my sunroof seems to be sagging, and I'm wondering if there is some way to get it sitting straight again? it needs and reinstall it. Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. If yours doesn't have 'em, forgive my 'old' moment. To check for debris, try to open and close the sunroof manually with a pair of pliers. Anyway, the solution was just to uncouple the retaining arms from the flap (you have to push the flap to a straight up position to do this with it in place), push the arms up out the way, remove the pre-molded resistance piece, bend it appropriately so that it is forcefully "loaded", and reinstall. [Tip from Chris Mullet] When I replaced my sunroof headliner, I left the sunroof in place, but dropped the back end of the pan (over the back seat) and slid the sunroof headliner panel out the back. I have removed clips and springs per FAQ but the liner will not slide back to reveal mechanicals does anyone have a secret weapon for adjusting the worm drive when the motor is still in your way. Try to get it high enough to be able to peer inside the roof from the outside to unhook the headliner clips - once you get those, all is revealed and you will be able to see why your roof is not functioning properly. [Don Hodgdon] The drain holes for the front sunroof drains are just below the leading edge of the front door. 3 Press the switch again for at least 5 seconds, so the sunroof closes. Close the panoramic roof from fully open position. Align the control mechanisms with the slots for the small plastic covered tabs, slight back and forth motion works here. Now just pull the whole assembly out through the top. It's held by two clips in the front. 1 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment galactica_pegasus 4 yr. ago Sale Record (classifieds) East Haven, CT, 06512. Advantageous parking at Frankfurt airport: Benefit until March 31, 2023 from booking online and save additional 5% with your online voucher: "Heart2023". water leaks and the rest runs out of the catch tray and onto the Make sure the spring clips are installed in the rear edge of the sunroof and the large springs are attached to the large pin on the control mechanism. Remove the plastic side pieces just under the sunroof if installed by prying outwards by hand. Debris that is washed down from the rear window drains can clog up the 90 degree plastic fitting which can flood your trunk and cause the sunroof drains to back up.The front tubes go down the A pillars and exit behind the front wheel; the rear go down the C pillars and then through the rear quarter panel, draining behind the wheel. You will see two spring loaded hooks which are attached to the sunroof liner and hooked to the sunroof. Home VOLVO XC90 2020 VOLVO XC90 Sale Record (2023) BADVIN Report. The fuse is good so why will it not open? Open the roof in the vent position and use a flashlight to take a closer look. Press the sunroof switch in order to position the sunroof in its tilt position. Sunroof Won't Open to Vent Position. Back outside with the panel almost fully extracted remove the screws mentioned above. Procedure to Remove Sunroof Panel (see also Warren Bain's notes above). 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