Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. No waiting. Check the top of the roof, if it's flush then look at the adjustable catch on the front edge of the roof panel. The repair was carried out the day after Guy Fawkes Night; three days later it has hardly stopped raining and the inside of the sunroof is as dry as a bone. It should not tightly hold down, there should be a little play. Close the sunroof and open the sunshield. The sunroofs are usually covered with a transparent glass, which allows people to see through it. That caused a gap at the rear. You can remove all the tracking/guides/bearing surfaces from the car, just by undoing everything and replacing it in order, but why would you want to? It's held by two clips in the front. Normal behavior is swiping for both, pressing once on the back side just vents the roof. Align the control mechanisms with the slots for the small plastic covered tabs, slight back and forth motion works here. by VCA 13 May 2011, 16:17, Post Sunroof isn't flush with roof when closed. Sunroof seals are no longer available from Volvo, but the Sunroof Alignment: Won't Retract Properly. I hope my conclusion about wear to the Just purchased a CPO 2016 XC90 T6 around Thanksgiving and it's been at the dealer 3 times totaling about 3 weeks for a sunroof issue. 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. See it wasn't that bad! care for silicone adhesive, and I would use weatherstrip cement to Then close the roof and hook the springs back on with the help of the coat hanger hook. A few hours job which took me days to trace and fix. 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. Retiming motor (electrically installed in car): Sunroof Won't Stop at Close: Motor Defective. The sunroof is directly connected to the alarm module. Remove the trim bit that goes along the top of the windshield and also the mirror, the sun visors and the sun visor clips. On this disk are three cams. Swap the manual for the power parts. First, raise it to the vent position and from the outside, press down on the inner panel to locate the spring clips. Check the wires of the sunroof, because a short can cause it to stop working. Yesterday, my 11 year old son opened the sunroof while my wife was driving, and now it won't close. Then unsolder the remaining wiring (two black leads) which hold the switches to the selenoid. "This defect inevitably causes the sound plugs to become clogged with dirt and other debris, causing water to be diverted directly to the interior of the vehicles, rather than the exterior. 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. 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. [Jeff] My leak was where the glass was laminated to the frame. If it's still not working, try the same procedure with the sunroof fully open -- this should successfully reset. We offer one of the largest collection of Volvo XC90 related news, gallery and technical articles. If motor doesn't stop in same position, adjust it using a screwdriver. then push back the headliner panel into the roof.then something about some chingas with a torx screw. Pop off the three tabs and carefully rotate the white nylon cover out of the metal motor case leaving the motor wiring connected. T20 screws that hold the gutter channel to the frame. The pan can be removed at this point. Now This could be due to a broken wire or the motor may have been damaged beyond repair. There are black plastic cam followers that activate one microswitch each on the top and bottom cams. The cardboard was positioned so that the follower would contact it, thus compensating for the presumed wear to the tip of the follower. To do this just loosen the screws that hold teh runner down and gently flex it up about 1/3". XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. 7 MAX 18" . multifunction sunroof moonroof Steve. 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. Install the motor. Don't do anything to the "push back guard", (not necessary) or look for springs or clips, (there aren't any.) 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. There are 5 different sources available. I don't know where to start ? Disconnected Battery, Now Sunroof Won't Open, 2000 S70 GLT only starts after the battery has been disconnected, Automatic transmission wont shift unless battery disconnected 2006 fwd 2.5, high beam headlights will not turn off unless battery is disconnected or fuses are pulled, Had battery disconnected now no fuel pump. crowcrow. Sunroof Won't Open After Battery Was Disconnected?? 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. The sunroof works great, only the shade won't move Any ideas of what could be happening? Press the sunroof switch in order to position the sunroof in its tilt position. 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. The sunroof is supposed to be closed after all. Do not allow children to play with the controls. My 965 has an electric motor. First, ground the sunroof motor by attaching the black wire to one of the sunroof bolts. installed, make sure the moonroof closes properly. Or possibly the car has to run through a few drive cycles before everyting comes back online ? The water then reappeared above the guide rails and hence the leak. Do you know how to get at the roof? How do I properly time the crank with these cycles?. [Photo courtesy of Mike Ponte] With the motor out of the car, remove the white plastic cover over the switch cam (I'm making up names as I go here). On ours it's the switch. Top Contributors this Month View All shaunmtravis 4 Replies. Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. [Tip from Lawrence] With the sunroof in the vent position, release the springs so the sunroof will lay flat (you will need to use needle nose pliers to reach underneath to release the spring, the spring holds the sunroof headliner to the sunroof). Volvo is a car manufacturer that is best known for its robust safety features, durability, and design. However, when I pulled all the parts I noticed that a cout hanger looking piece of metal was sticking out from under one of the retaining arms connected to the sunroof. This groove allows a metal pin to slide back and forth, limiting and manipulating the sunroofs vent action. After several days of rain the car is 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. Compressed air works but might either compress the blockage or burst the tubes apart deep with the pillars, so go easy. You can see these at the corner of the sunroof. Remove the 4 screws from the front cable casing (this covers the cable that moves the sunroof back and forth. 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. [Response: Rob Bareiss] You wouldn't be the first person to have a bad sunroof switch in a 740/940 with a power sunroof. Just leave the roof in parked position. Also, when you look at the motor, there is a guarded-by-paint screw that I believe is used to adjust the microswitches, but I have not observed any change when I fiddled with my own. Remove the sunroof motor (at the front of the sunroof pan). Disconnect the motor from the gears. They are fairly obvious and easy to access with needle-nose pliers. While the sunroof is apart, clean out the tracks and lubricate the moving parts. Perhaps there is an individual in the service department that is not as careful as they need to be. 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). Resolder switches and reassemble them into the cover. It hasn't leaked since. Some 900's have a moonroof, a glass panel instead of stamped steel, like my 965, and I will not address them. 4. A blown fuse means that there is a short in the circuit. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 7 of 7 Posts. Sale Record (dealer auction) Honolulu, HI, 96819. in 2 hours, 34,525 mi. Sunshade is stuck fully open. 3 Press the switch again for at least 5 seconds, so the sunroof closes. Using the remote outside the vehicle, lock and unlock the doors, get inside and turn the key to on. I'd imagine that the water goes past that seal and into that black gutter type thing on the aft side and drains overboard. sunroof won't open. The sunroof circuitry runs through it for some reason on P2 Volvos. You can see the adjustment Allen (some may be Torx or Phillips) screws in the four corners. 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. [JMars ] If you can get the sunroof to open, you can sometimes work from the top down. Copyright 2023 Volvo Car Corporation (or its affiliates or licensors). [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. If the motor is not working, it could be due to a blown fuse. Here's the test: Roll down the windows, and lock the car with the remote. Will it open? The control mechanisms should now lay flat and be loose, not tight under tension. My sun roof was jamming in the rear raised position and I fixed it in this way. Open manually by pressing the control backwards to the point of resistance for manual opening. It comes about halfway forward to close and then if you pull the button, will come another couple inches, . If yours doesn't have 'em, forgive my 'old' moment. it needs and reinstall it. tray at catching water and getting it into the drain hoses. If you feel under the rocker panel, there is a "D" shaped hole that the water from the sunroof and the fresh air vent (at the base of the windshield) drain to. Nice one, added to the list of small jobs I'll be attempting thus long weekend. 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. A properly working motor will rotate (as seen from the bottom and in vent position) CCW about 1 turn to closed, pause, push SR button again and CCW about 8 turns to full open. Install a new moonroof seal, if you can get one. 6 hours ago, 0000 mi. If this happens, the interior of your car will become wet due to the rain coming in through the roof. I removed the seal around the glass and had a good look. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. plumbers putty. My experience with them is the 'tracks' at the rear of the roof that raise and lower the panel, pot metal I think, break and jam everything up. 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. Pivots, levers, and hinges visible from inside the car. My issue was different then yours but they replaced the whole sunroof track and motor with a 2017 version. They are able to achieve excellent fuel economy, which makes them great options for drivers who are looking for an efficient vehicle. To reinstall, mount it back in the roof opening in the vented position. Sunroof reset (calibration) that works. The switch makes a clicking sound but the sunroof does not move. [Editor] To clear blockages in the tubes, use a long cable with a non-snagging end or a narrower vinyl tube so you can rotate it within the drain tube as it is pushed down from the sunroof. Volvo Car UK Limited authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 678616. Back inside, go from vent to 'slide open' mode but only open the sunroof a few inches. SO I will tell you all how to get it to work. Remove the gutter channel. the cover for the cable tubes. It can be purchased from the manufactures website www.captaintolley.com or from one of the retailers listed on the site. You may also have to replace the sealer that lives around the perimeter of the sliding panel, as it may not provide the exact clearance required to allow movement yet still seal. You might consider using a little Loctite on them to make certain they don't loosen. Seems to be happening to a lot of '88's lately. Make sure the vent part of the inner sunroof headliner panel is pushed down completely so it is flat. Connect with a verified mechanic in minutes. You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. Is there some other solution? [Dave Stewart] I loosened the motor again and using it in "out of spec" locations rocked the panel back to true.. [Don Stauffer] In my case, one side of the sunroof was in perfect alignment while the other was down too low. Get Volvocars involved if your dealer is giving you trouble. This is useful not just against harsh weather, but also against man made threats. 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