It was then that I noticed water between the weather seal and glass on my glass panel. Close the sunroof and open the sunshield. ENGINE The front four control the height of the sunroof in the front and the last two control the sitting position of the sunroof in the rear. [Tips from George Holmer] To convert your manual sunroof to a electric one and enjoy the luxury of a smooth, button operated opening and closing of the sunroof, simply do as follows: At a breakers yard, find a sunroof motor, a motor cover colour matched to your headlining and a switch matching your dash style. To fix it, take the motor out and "zero" it. Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. Fits C30, S40, V50 CH -220048. It's likely to be the switch- replacement is pretty straightforward. Luckily, there's a very simple way to do this, and it has a very high succeSSRate. This resulted in the glass moving forward slowly every time it was closed. If the roof position is "out of phase" by one revolution of the crank i.e., the detent pin clicks in one turn too soon when lowering the roof from the vent position, then you should be able to drop the transmission down, crank it the one turn If the sunroof is not opened for a long time, it will be unable to open if it is rusted or stuck with foreign objects; At this time, the sunroof track can be cleaned, and lubricant can be applied to the hinge, which can generally be solved. Had I spotted it before I removed the entire sunroof, I could have undone the 4 bolts holding the glass panel and changed the seal with all other trim and fixtures in place. It looks good sunroof tries to close but reopens immediately. Hold the motor in your hand and run the motor rearwards to the stop position (4-5 secs). Sunroof works. The cardboard was positioned so that the follower would contact it, thus compensating for the presumed wear to the tip of the follower. Eight of the M6 screws present should be removed. around the tubes which the cables run in is supposed to be filled with tray will catch major amounts of leaking water and get it into the drain The sunroof should be moved so that it is under even pressure on all sides. This piece of metal is inadequate for the job, and over time the piece breaks from the combination of upward force applied via the levering and downward pull via springs and resistance. CH -220048. I dont want to come across as condescending, but are you sure youre pressing the close button correctly? This will help when you retime the motor. MVS Forums wizard oragex: Have been doing this for several years and works every time. it needs and reinstall it. Right where the headliner panel slides over the tray there You will notice the cranking mechanism is nothing more than a modified worm gear arrangement. If these do not drain, chances are the drain is blocked or the hose is kinked. The sunroof motor is malfunctioning. Not on this run of 960's anyway. Checked to see if there was anything in racks that might read more Chris (aka-Moose) Technician 731 satisfied customers My sunroof will not close after dead battery replacement. This can be caused by circuit overload from a damaged wire or a faulty motor/switch. Don't listen to what anyone else tells you trust me and ask for 1/8" material. 2010 xc60. The local dealer says the "stop" mechanism in the motor has failed and the only solution is to replace the motor or live with the nuisance. Use some locktite blue on any you have to tighten up. If your sunroof suddenly becomes stuck open, and it's rainy or cold outside, you've got a major problem. Move the sunroof to the 'all the way open' position. I checked, I also have a delima with my sunroof shade jammed up an, 2009 v70 45,000 miles. Most likely it is out of alignment and too tight for the minimal leverage applied by the motor to move it, as well as being thoroughly gunked up. Therefore, being able to deal with these problems quickly and cost effectively can be helpful and asking Experts online for answers or solutions can create a great opportunity to troubleshoot and resolve the problem yourself. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Remove the 5 or 6 screws from the side brackets on each side. If your roof does not move at all, you must NOT pry up the rear edge manually as there are cast tracks at the rear of the panel that hold it in place and you will break, bend, or damage the tracks, roof or the panel. CH -589999. The surround has a slight bulge in the middle of the front edge, also it is possible to pull the front of the surround and other parts of it away from the glass; an obvious route for water to seep through. Mark where it stops. Electric Sunroof Motor Needs to Be Zeroed. If it does not work, remove the panel that covers it and use the tool that is supplied in the tool kit, inserted in the shaft, to manually move it. They all work loose over time and will cause the drive teeth and/or the drive cables to bind, wear out or get the lid misaligned and then the roof will not close. My 89 740 has one and it makes driving with sunroof open quiet even at 75 mphwell, not silent but quiet. Engine control module. water leaks and the rest runs out of the catch tray and onto the (I do have a wagon, so it is easy). You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. [Tip from Rick Tilghman] There are two adjustable screw brackets that allow you to alter the sitting position of the sunroof (silver coppery color, one on either side in the back to control the angle of the "vent"). 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). It looks good sunroof tries to close but reopens immediately. Then from inside or outside the car(wherever you can get a good bite) give the sunroof headliner a shove(a mighty shove) to the rear. This could have been caused by short circuiting drivers window switch, power to which goes from the ignition switch to the various relays. Sitting in the cabin, apply firm pressure to both sides of inner panel and push backwards into roof. [Response: W. Bain] I have a manual crank in my '86 744Ti and it is blissful. If yours doesn't have 'em, forgive my 'old' moment. Always 12V, and it does not change when the control button is moved. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. These are the procedures I used to fix my sunroof. helpful to have a helper for lifting and moving the glass unit. Electrical Motor. Cables within cable channels on the side. Reinstall the crank, and turn clockwise (vent position) till it stops. I have already pulled the fuses and the other int. attach it. They can be clogged with undercoating. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. Blast. You can see the adjustment Allen (some may be Torx or Phillips) screws in the four corners. Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. If you're getting proper voltage to the motor verify brown ground wire is well grounded (very important!). [Tips on Motor Electrical Overhaul from Pete Gotseff]. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Volvo Mechanics on JustAnswer are verified through an extensive 8-step process including screening of licenses, certifications, education and/or employment. Sunroof: Replace Motor with Crank. [Inquiry] I removed my crank to try to adjust the position of the sunroof. Diagrams and Kits. I know in a lot of cars you just close it manually. But don't align the gear points directly with the three level plunger - they will interfere when putting the cover back on. Remove the cover. CTCCC instruction say apply at 30 minute intervals until the crack is filled. Remove the mechanism too and replace with motor, this is a direct fit. Nick B. January 4, 2021 If Your 2016 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a sunroof, You'll need to -- from time to time -- be able to perform a sunroof reset. Sunroof shade stuck open Got the sunroof shade stuck in the open position after opening the roof to 100%. I opened my cars roof sun shade and it won't close. Taking it off may not be necessary, but it would make it easier to clean all the tracks. My sunroof all of a sudden won't close. A used seal may be appropriate if a new one is unavailable. Open the roof to the vent position. A quick jerk is required, or the whole panel will move. They are fairly obvious and easy to access with needle-nose pliers. Alternately you can bite the bullet and buy the $300 motor new from your friendly local dealer. [Response: Rob Abel] Our sunroof in our '93 940 acts goofy at times. Maybe times have changed. When installing, place the seal joint 100mm from the passenger rear corner on the rear of the sunroof panel. Possible Issues With a Volvo XC90's Sunroof. This is how to fix a stuck sunroof after youve disconnected the battery, and explanation why it happens. 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. They are at the back of the sunroof, one left and one on right. Pull up on the back of the sunroof which exposes the clips that hold the sunroof in place. Worked slick. If Your 2016 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a sunroof, You'll need to -- from time to time -- be able to perform a sunroof reset. You might get lucky and find a good one in a junkyard. Do not try to operate the sunroof at this time since it is loose and the liner would be pushed back into the bowels of the car never to see the light of day! by RickG 26 Dec 2016, 11:12, Post year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. This will expose all parts, and adjustment screws. By capillary action the liquid is drawn in to the joint. Reach in through open window and open door (will set off alarm). This is a simple process that usually will clear up a lot of the issues with the sunroof. Save up to $5,748 on one of 687 used 2017 Volvo S60s in Savannah, GA. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. Sunroof Headliner Replacement. A few hours job which took me days to trace and fix. [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. The only manual that will adequately address this is the Volvo factory body manual (Body Fittings: Exterior/ TP 8202201). [Charles Salley] I used a black silicone trim sealant from my local auto parts store that came with a fine nozzle attachment to force the product into tight areas. The flaw: In 700 sunroofs there is a metal bracket on each side with two grooves in it. [Response: Tony Stanley] If it's a factory fitted sunroof the 'seal' is not to meant to be a perfect seal and the gutter should carry away the water to the four sunroof drains at the front and rear corners of the sunroof pan. the cover for the cable tubes. This is not the case, it just rained and the headliner is wet. One of the pre-molded pieces actually snapped as I was playing with it. Procedure to Remove Sunroof Panel (see also Warren Bain's notes above). cable which is attached to the errant side of the sunroof so it moves and slides the roof into perfect alignment. How to fix leaking Volvo sunroof (Parts in Description) Interesting features you didn't know your volvo v70 S60 S80 XC70 XC90 had 136K views Project Farm Volvo S60 XC90 Quick Check if Error. Back inside, go from vent to 'slide open' mode but only open the sunroof a few inches. The black cam followers had fairly sharp points that rested on the surface of the cam, while the white one had a rather blunt point. When you are happy with the positioning of the sunroof, move the liner forward and flip up the sunroof to reattach the clips to the lining. It'll be IN STOCK at your local dealer (unless they just sold the last one). moonroof seal may be available. The reason for this is that the headliner must go under various edges around the car (including under that plastic edge at the sunroof opening) and the 1/4" is too thick to fit. This follows a few weeks of CLICCLICKLCLIK when opened/closed, and some erratic operation. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 960 Sunroof Adjustment. About Us; . CH -529999. Open case carefully to avoid spring, switch assembly from flying behind/over/under workbench. Read this tread carefully. Press the sunroof switch in order to position the sunroof in its tilt position. (you could also solve this by altering the bend in the retaining arms themselves, bending them up so the sunroof contacts and drives them down farther earlier, but that metal is a three way piece and much more resistant to general "flexing".) by DGM 25 Jul 2011, 05:14, Post The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. If you have a manual roof, after it reaches the closed position you feel a bit of resistance; you then continue moving the crank in the closed direction and the rear of the roof should pop up to the 'vent' position. If the motor works normally it is likely your sunroof is binding and you should drop the headliner and dive headfirst into that problem, If motor still just clicks test the motor itself by putting 12V across the actual motor terminals (not the connector) and see if the motor runs smoothly. They just looked weak and responsible. You should now have the interior and exterior parts of the sunroof. Note: you HAVE to remove the sunroof to do this since the ring slips off from the bottom. Now Some dials don't work. I think the gasket around the glass was compressed over the previous 11 years. [Don Hodgdon] The drain holes for the front sunroof drains are just below the leading edge of the front door. Now the motor can be reinstalled. Re-lube was done with spray lithium grease, but beware the close proximity to headliner et al, the grease fairly flies about and careful masking is required. DON'T lose the square plastic retainer/washers mounted on the rearmost screws. Obviously when the car was built, the motor was installed first and then covered by the headliner. But the crank no longer clicks to a stop from the crank mechanism pin popping into the hole in the handle. If the store you go to (a fabric store) doesn't have it have them order a new roll. Punch rivets through with small screwdriver. The sunroof assembly should come out now. After disassembly of the arms it turns out that there is a premolded piece of steel (white metal coat hanger in dimensions) that is curved to bendup into the arm and provide resistance. Then unsolder the remaining wiring (two black leads) which hold the switches to the selenoid. I will discuss adjustment and control mechanism replacement. Apply oil or grease to the control mechanism slots which should be an annual event. Front and rear edges: the upper section of the molding must be flushed with or one mm above the roof panel. What This Fits. S60 Sunroof not working. You can see these at the corner of the sunroof. You will see two spring loaded hooks which are attached to the sunroof liner and hooked to the sunroof. 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. headliner. Sunroof Motor. [Response: Dennis Jeong ] Tilt the roof up and pull both of the cover flap spring rod loose (it pulls toward the rear of the car). To remove the sunroof from the assembly: pull the sunroof toward the back of the assembly so that the tabs on the back of the sunroof slide out of the tracks. I suppose now would be a good time to bench test the motor. The sunroof works great, only the shade won't move Any ideas of what could be happening? Instead of having the springs slip through holes in the little arms of the front grooves (like the older models), the springs in the newer design have plastic o-rings that slip around the metal rods. This is particularly valuable if You're replacing the motor, but it might also come in handy if the sunroof just won't open or close fully. [JMars ] If you can get the sunroof to open, you can sometimes work from the top down. Get as much wire as possible. couldn't move. The cover has something like plumbers putty to waterproof it, so you might want to have some putty on hand. Sunroof Overhaul. Volvo XC90 Transmission problems shared amongst forum members, Stage 0 Tune Everything Up On Your Volvo The List of Parts & Labor, Volvo Repair Database DIY Repairs, Tutorials for Volvo Cars, AST Volvo Service Light Reset Tool Loaner, 20 Years of Polestars History with Volvo, All Shook Up: Volvos 850 Wagon in the 1994 BTCC, Cream Yellow 850 T-5R Volvos & Paint Code. Turn on the vehicle and press the top sunroof switch. To remove the liner: With the liner out of the way you can check all the bolts and screws. 5. As I recall, they are involved with split-rings, diabolically small and determined to shoot far under your workbench. Is there a way I can get the shade out an enjoy my sunroof, 2009 v70 45,000 miles. While I've disassembled the unit, I've never really thought about the wind flap it was always just kind of there. Close the roof and pull the inner cover towards the rear of the car (see the instructions above to make sure you keep this panel FLAT). He followed up with me by phone the next day to check on her. care for silicone adhesive, and I would use weatherstrip cement to A sunroof may cause problems if it's not functioning properly. Having read other posts from brickers about this annoyance, I thought I'd post my results. Turning key in door lock turning key in door lock unlock x 3. disconnecting battery read more ENES Volvo Master Mechanic 6,594 satisfied customers Sunroof won't close after I unplugged the front light Sunroof won't close after I unplugged the front light fixture. [Rick Tilghman] Let me just say that you want to use 1/8" headliner EVERYWHERE, not just on the sunroof. I can hear this at highway speeds. Removing the Sunroof Pan to Replace the Headliner. CH -589999. You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. A Haynes or Bentley manual will help you through. The sunroof should be lowered to the closed position. The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. With the roof out, your experience should allow you to fix whatever I have neglected to mention. FYI: These plungers are actuated by the sunroof motor driven timing gear which remains in the case. I have a vague memory of some cables and small springs? Close the sunroof and make adjustments. Back outside with the panel almost fully extracted remove the screws mentioned above. cam follower was correct and that the roof will continue to work properly. [Qeury] My sunroof motor loosened up on the right side and now my panel is off kilter. The tracks at the rear of the panel move the panel up and down, either to pull it down before retracting or to pop the rear of the panel up for the 'vent' position, and if they are damaged or too gunked up, they will resist opening. What will happen if I don't reinstall it? 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