HK. I take it out about once every two months, take it apart, clean up the contacts, and it works fine for the next two months. The sunroof The sunroof mechanicals are sold as a unit only. 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. Checked to see if there was anything in racks that might read more Chris (aka-Moose) Technician 710 satisfied customers H, the panoramic sunroof won't close, 2010 xc60, Yes, trying I'd imagine that the water goes past that seal and into that black gutter type thing on the aft side and drains overboard. Do one side at a time so the other can be used for reference. Edmunds . In my case I could feed the liquid non-stop where the surround bulged, eventually liquid dripped out from the other side of the surround on to the visor that pops up when the roof is open. the cover for the cable tubes. I pulled the seal off to find that water had been getting under the seal and managing to track around the glass panel thanks to Volvo's crap attempt at sealing the glass to the frame. It appears that the sunroof seal is interchangeable across 700/900 model years, but the moonroof seal is different. Damp from sunroof has messed electronics. Volvo xc60 ,2016 model electric sunroof, I too had issues with sunroof not closing properly, after speaking to a specialist I was informed there is a Master recent , so I tried it and it worked so here is how First turn ignition on, open sunroof fully ,then close sunroof ,keep finger on button for 30 seconds after closer and master reset will reset the sunroof it does work. Get a new one from Volvo, and it comes with a short piece of cable and the connector. It remembers the PSI number I set, so no setting it each time. Move the sunroof to the 'all the way open' position. The answer is a bit long, but bear with me and you'll be well informed. Slide the headliner panel all the Luckily it is closed! It Pulled fuse to check. It also turns out that these pieces and their accompanying brackets aren't stainless, because the whole damned thing was rusting like mad. ENGINE If the store you go to (a fabric store) doesn't have it have them order a new roll. You now have direct access to the runners and internal sunroof components. Will it move at all, will it retract ok and not close, will it flip up in the back? These determine the overall height of the panel and it's fit. The sunroof works great, only the shade won't move Any ideas of what could be happening? We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The second groove is closed at the top and open at the bottom, providing secondary (but pivotal) support for the venting mechanism. Right where the headliner panel slides over the tray there Sunroof Alignment: Won't Retract Properly, Sunroof Won't Stop at Close: Motor Defective, Electric Sunroof Motor Needs to Be Zeroed, Removing the Sunroof Pan to Replace the Headliner. These hold the liner in place. See the Sunroof Sag section for details. There are some plastic glides that slip over the end of the panel where it moves in the side guides. Pull on these to remove the headliner from the exterior part of the sunroof. 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? When I was done, I used a razor blade to trim off the excess butyl. If your electric sunroof will not retract, you can manually close it using a screwdriver. [Editor] Using Mobil 1 Spray Lube, Superlube, or Valvoline Synpower clear spray oils, spray the following: Operate the sunroof to spread the oil and be able to see any spots you missed. The panel just sits on the tracks in the front, and is actually a loose fit. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Turn the key in the door 3 times (open and close the doors) do not use the remote, use the key. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I hand rolled the butyl until it was about the diameter of spaghetti & used the plastic card to stuff it between the external seal & the glass. The steps are as follows: Begin by checking the roof hatch and sun curtain for any fault tracing information. BTW, if the motor moves you will have to retime the motor :-) more on this later. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. In use it is necessary to wait until the first application has dried; when using in cold damp conditions it takes longer than 30 mins. Remove the plastic side pieces just under the sunroof if installed by prying outwards by hand. Worth the bother? Glad I could help you with some of the process and its challenges though. Some 900's have a moonroof, a glass panel instead of stamped steel, like my 965, and I will not address them. [Responses] It does seem to cut the wind noise. The panel should "snap" out of its holders in the front and slide back into the roof completely. Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. Sunroof curtain stuck in the middle JA: How long have you had trouble getting the sunroof to move? You'll see them on the front and rear of the opening. If nothing moves as you move the crank towards 'vent', push up gently through that small rectangular opening inside the headliner on the rear of the panel to help it along, by just pushing it free of the roof. I used a dry stick lube on the tracks, but I think something less viscous might help the operation (perhaps the aforementioned lithium grease? Any help on Ask an Expert Car Questions Volvo Troubleshooting VOLVO-Sebastien, Mechanic Satisfied Customers My experience is your guarantee 20 years of work with over 5.000 satisfied. 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. Blast. MVS Forums wizard oragex: Removing the Sunroof Pan to Replace the Headliner. Hello I did the trick with the lock and unlock 3 times and my sunroof now opens. The adjustment screws on my sunroof were maxed, and the sunroof was still low. Turn the motor manually with a screwdriver to ensure the three level plunger in the cover will fall somewhere between the three timing points on the timing gear. Also seemed to have lost power to reading lights in overhead console, and vanity lights in both visors. After several days of rain the car is Remove the cover. Get a coat hanger and cut out the straight part. 960 Sunroof Adjustment. Now the motor can be reinstalled. With not too much trouble you can get the cables indexed to each other. It was disconnected for about 45 minutes. If the screws are loose, tighten them, if missing, find and replace. Had sunroof open, left switch on, battery ran down. 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. If these do not drain, chances are the drain is blocked or the hose is kinked. Replace the circlips, again needle nose pliers work here. 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. Learn how to fix the problem by jump-starting the battery of your Volvo. plumbers putty. If the motor still just clicks then it will likely one of the two microswitches located in the timing gear cover. Sunroof Sticks When Closing. When I checked mine, I found two screws VERY loose and one about to fall out. by ninearrow 25 Jul 2011, 14:39, Post Make sure the sunroof itself sits in the roof properly, i.e. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. The DR I spoke to sent me to the ER then we saw our normal vet the next day who did emergency surgery or a strangulated hernia and she's now fine. The first and most important step is to determine the extent of your sunroof problem. Do you know how to get at the roof? [John Seaton]. ), but I would worry about getting it on clothing etc. To fix it, take the motor out and "zero" it. If not, I can't help. By capillary action the liquid is drawn in to the joint. The switch makes a clicking sound but the sunroof does not move. [Inquiry] I tried adjusting my sunroof's sitting position, but it is currently maxed out and is STILL sagging below the roofline. The blue and red wires at the two prong connector should be +12V or -12V depending on sunroof momentary switch position. You can disconnect the rear rubber hoses and use a shop-vac with a hose taped to the nozzle to clear out any stubborn debris. My conclusion was that the white one had worn to the point that it no longer activated the microswitches reliably. Make sure the vent part of the inner sunroof headliner panel is pushed down completely so it is flat. V70 XC sunroof not working. Should be 2 revolutions. [Inquiry:] We just got an 89 740GL, the owner said that the sunroof only leaked when washed with a high pressure spray. Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. That means there is no stuck motor or linkage. A shove will release. if that's the black strip that goes around the whole sunroof, it seemed ok. It seemed a little odd as it was leaking from both sides. Luckily, there's a very simple way to do this, and it has a very high succeSSRate. 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! [Editor: see overhaul notes above. 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. The moonroof tray won't do this; it will deal with only small It's held by two clips in the front. 2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!! Disconnect the motor from the gears. by crocket 24 Dec 2016, 23:40, Post You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. Once the sunroof has stopped, recalibration is complete. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Sunroof shade stuck open Got the sunroof shade stuck in the open position after opening the roof to 100%. 2018 XC90 Sun Shade roof stuck open? Once you push the sunroof headliner out of the way, you can reach everything else. Care by Volvo? Emergency Leakstopper: [John Sargent] Get some clear duct tape from Home Depot and seal the gap until you can repair it. Maybe times have changed. They can be removed without removing anything else by using a small jewelers screwdriver to move the microswitch plungers out of the way of the selenoid actuator. then push back the headliner panel into the roof.then something about some chingas with a torx screw. 4 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment One_T_Scot 2 yr. ago What year/model? Always 12V, and it does not change when the control button is moved. This can be caused by circuit overload from a damaged wire or a faulty motor/switch. I repaired it myself using a $10 roll of butyl rubber window sealant Test by opening the sunroof and pouring water into the side of the sunroof pan, then looking for the water to flow freely out the drains. WHen disconnecting and reconnecting it have the ignition key in position II. To reinstall, mount it back in the roof opening in the vented position. Removing Sunroof Switch. Remove the mechanism too and replace with motor, this is a direct fit. 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