Now just pull the whole assembly out through the top. They are at the back of the sunroof, one left and one on right. On ours it's the switch. Having read other posts from brickers about this annoyance, I thought I'd post my results. The panel just sits on the tracks in the front, and is actually a loose fit. grendel1960 4 Replies. If that fails locally, try calling the used parts suppliers who advertise at the Brickboard. Mark where it stops. This is useful not just against harsh weather, but also against man made threats. To fully open the sunroof, press the control backwards again. My 89 740 has one and it makes driving with sunroof open quiet even at 75 mphwell, not silent but quiet. Close the sunroof and make adjustments. The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. 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. SO I will tell you all how to get it to work. The power to the sunroof may also be malfunctioning, which could cause it to not work at all. then push back the headliner panel into the roof.then something about some chingas with a torx screw. Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. But the crank no longer clicks to a stop from the crank mechanism pin popping into the hole in the handle. Now that you know the possible issues that your sunroof may have, here are some pointers on how you can check on it: If the sunroof does not work, the motor that operates it may be dead. Re-install, adjust, and problem solved. Found historical records. Just put two blocks under the outside edges of the flap (screw driver handles work well) and gently flex the entire flap down so that its overall shapes doesn't ride quite so high in the middle. Alternately you can bite the bullet and buy the $300 motor new from your friendly local dealer. Remove the 5 or 6 screws from the side brackets on each side. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1. Sunroofs are also made of plastic or aluminum, depending on the model of car. The front groove is long and closed at both ends. Re-Aligning the Crank Gears While Aligning the Sunroof. Emergency Leakstopper: [John Sargent] Get some clear duct tape from Home Depot and seal the gap until you can repair it. Thanks again. To fully open the sunroof, press the control back to the position for automatic opening again and release. The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. Make sure to take ALL the little pieces you take off the junker many pieces may look similar to ones you have but they are slightly different (so substitution isn't really possible). Some 900's have a moonroof, a glass panel instead of stamped steel, like my 965, and I will not address them. Electric Sunroof Alignment. It is frankly best to remove the sunroof assembly. 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. The cover has something like plumbers putty to waterproof it, so you might want to have some putty on hand. Sometimes the transmission will slip on V60, V60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid and V60 Cross Country from model year 2019 to 2022. S/V 90 Sunroof Sag: I loosened the 4 bolts and am at the top of the adjustment with none left and a noticable sag. Found historical records. You can unhook them with your coat hanger wire. I repaired it myself using a $10 roll of butyl rubber window sealant They can be easily found by looking at the pan for where they protruce. [Symptom: I have a 90 740 GLE and noticed that the sunroof is getting stuck when trying to close. While the motor is out, carefully pry the I will bet that they won't guarantee one of those motors once it's out of their sight. If you do need to remove the sunroof there is an easy method. accessory fuses, but they look good. Once you push the sunroof headliner out of the way, you can reach everything else. Make sure the vent part of the inner sunroof headliner panel is pushed down completely so it is flat. For more information about how to operate the panoramic roof, see the owner's manual for your car. How do I properly time the crank with these cycles?. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. Sunroof Motor and Cable Alignment/Reindexing. Sunroof Motor/Crank Preventive Maintenance For everyone with a sunroof in a 200, 700 and 900: Remove the crank handle and tighten the gear assembly screws. This will reveal a large (2+ in dia) white plastic cam disk that is driven by the motor/gearbox output gear. around the tubes which the cables run in is supposed to be filled with 2 Operate the sunroof switch to position the sunroof in the tilt position, then release the switch. Do one side at a time so the other can be used for reference. My issue was different then yours but they replaced the whole sunroof track and motor with a 2017 version. XC40 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 onwards. It'll be IN STOCK at your local dealer (unless they just sold the last one). I tried pulling on the glass while the switch . I bought a used 2016 XC 90 The sunroof shade will retract and close and the roof will pop up and down but the roof will not go back? to close the panoramic roof from ventilation position. They can either be manual or automatic, depending on how they work. 1) Try to perform a reset of your sunroof. attach it. Slide the headliner panel all the The answer is a bit long, but bear with me and you'll be well informed. It should sit down slightly from the roof but there should be no gaps. It seemed a little odd as it was leaking from both sides. Local Home Delivery Available!, AWD, Leather. It can be used to allow sunlight into the vehicle and to allow more air circulation in the car. It's just under three feet long, about a half inch wide, grooved eighth inch high. Turn on and off the car 5 times. Sunroof Won't Open After Battery Was Disconnected?? It is possible for these screws to become loose with time and allow the sunroof to drop down a bit to the lowest possible sisting position. If a worm has broken, perhaps, but cleaning in situ should suffice. : Update----I found a recalibration process for the sunroof if the battery has been disconnected, but it didn't work. Right where the headliner panel slides over the tray there [Greg]In the UK there is a capillary crack sealant called Capt. by brandonbeach14 13 May 2011, 16:36, Return to V70, S60, V70-XC and XC-70 Cross Country 2001-2007, Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive, This topic is in the MVS Volvo Repair Database . 3 4 comments Best Add a Comment One_T_Scot 2 yr. ago What year/model? The sunroof on my 960 was leaking between the glass and its plastic/rubber surround. by JRL 12 May 2011, 19:40, Post It should close from vent postion. [Inquiry] I tried adjusting my sunroof's sitting position, but it is currently maxed out and is STILL sagging below the roofline. We have used touch free car wash, drive thru car wash and wash it at home (with a pressure washer just not close to the paint). Bend the end to form a small hook, Pull the edge of the sunroof liner down at the end sticking up (remember your sunroof should be in the vent position). [John Seaton]. Warning By capillary action the liquid is drawn in to the joint. Remove the gutter channel. When the motor was loose, it moved one cable without moving the other, and the cables are no longer indexed to each other. by VCA 13 May 2011, 16:17, Post You can cut extra length off using tin snips (the seal has a metal core). Take care not to scratch surfaces or damage strips. 07-16-2004, 07:28 AM #5. barrysharp. [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? First, raise it to the vent position and from the outside, press down on the inner panel to locate the spring clips. Here's the test: Roll down the windows, and lock the car with the remote. plumbers putty. This could be due to an electrical short or it could be due to a malfunctioning fuse. water leaks and the rest runs out of the catch tray and onto the The pan can be removed at this point. The roof could also be damaged if this happens, which could cause the roof to leak and for water to enter the vehicle. tracks and the sliding mechanism. 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. Transfer the spring to the new control mechanism and place the new one where the old one was, make sure the small plastic covered tab is in it's slot and on top of the flat metal 'spring'. by beetlebob 13 May 2011, 12:50, Post I don't know where to start ? If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. It is important to clean the sunroof tracks, because dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. [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. Something about unhooking some springs or clips to remove the "push back guard(?)" The Volvo sunroof leak class action lawsuit alleges that the defect ends up causing damage to the interior of affected vehicles. [Response: W. Bain] I have a manual crank in my '86 744Ti and it is blissful. [Don Hodgdon] The drain holes for the front sunroof drains are just below the leading edge of the front door. Its vehicles are sold in nearly 200 markets, selling approximately 700,000 cars in 2021 alone. Sometimes, persistence paid off and the roof would close after a few tries, but on other occasions, the only way to get it to close was to remove the plastic panel covering the motor and with a large common screwdriver turn the drive shaft 1/4 turn in the closed direction (as evidenced by movement of the roof) after which the motor would respond to the switch input. 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). When you have determined the extent of the problem and want to continue, open the sunroof to the ventilation position. Push the liner back into the space where the roof would normally retract. [Qeury] My sunroof motor loosened up on the right side and now my panel is off kilter. NOTE; if the sunroof hasn't moved to the correct position, press the switch and completely open the . Reinstall the crank, and turn clockwise (vent position) till it stops. There are four in the front and (depending on model) two on either side in the middle, and two on either side in the back. Use a screw driver or needle nose pliers to release the springs that hold the sunroof liner to the roof. Get a new one from Volvo, and it comes with a short piece of cable and the connector. JavaScript is disabled. Remove the power motor and tape up the wires. A quick jerk is required, or the whole panel will move. Slip the headliner off of the exterior. I first gently pried back the rubber gasket on the glass side and scraped all the crap off to ensure a good seal, then forced the sealant around the perimeter of the glass. Sunroof seals are no longer available from Volvo, but the There may be an issue with these switches as to positioning when the motor stops, but bear in mind it is possible to toss the motor and use a crank/manual version from another model. If there is no resistance, then the wiring of the circuit is good. BADVIN Premium Report. Sunroof Removal. Once this piece snaps in two, the back of the sunroof sags down in the resting position due to the lack of support, making it IMPOSSIBLE to get it sitting right ever again. rubber snubbers that sit under the deflector, only glued in, and frequently these have vanished, therefore not encouraging the roof to finish in the flush position. [Response: Rob Abel] Our sunroof in our '93 940 acts goofy at times. Is there some other solution? Test the sunroof switch and its wires with a multimeter. It is considered to be one of the safest cars on the market and comes with a host of safety features. The sunroof may not open or close properly if it is damaged or has been opened and closed a lot. This extender has springloaded ends that slip over silver arm extentions from the front groove. 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. Everything else on the car is working fine. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. stuck half open / closed or making an awful noise when trying to move it. Fix: vent the sunroof; from the outside undo the two springs that hold the headliner sunroof panel to the sunroof; use a long screwdriver to tighten the adjustment screws down while holding the sunroof at the desired angle. Used 2021 Volvo XC90 R-Design White in Edmonton, AB at Kross Mitsubishi - Call us now 780-465-5252 for more information about this Stock #UNT649. [Editor] There is a Volvo TSB (83910, August 1994) describing a procedure to replace the headliner on the sunroof and the inner panel. 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). I don't Close the panoramic roof from ventilation position. Now that it's HOPEFULLY calibrated correctly, and that there is not a deeper underlying problem, there is information on the internet to make slight adjustments, basically you can access torx head bolts (after GENTLY unclipping the bellows covers) I only had to slightly loosen the two rear bolts (one each side) to adjust the trailing edge of the sunroof glass (up or down) to line up flush with the roof by using a straight edge laid on the roof. Can be done in quick succession and both will happen at same time. 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