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. Adjustment is accomplished by loosening a number of screws, moving the roof and re-tightening. Obviously when the car was built, the motor was installed first and then covered by the headliner. The sunroof may not open or close properly if it is damaged or has been opened and closed a lot. by brandonbeach14 13 May 2011, 10:01, Post These determine the overall height of the panel and it's fit. 1 Turn the ignition switch to position 1. If this happens, there will be no power being sent to the motor that operates the sunroof. To fully open the sunroof, press the control backwards again. (passenger side is one inch lower than driver side. 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. 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. Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. Do one side at a time so the other can be used for reference. The pan can be removed at this point. ), but I would worry about getting it on clothing etc. 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. Doing this will allow for proper control mechanism centering, a procedure I needed to repeat. Wind deflector definately worth it!! My 2008 xc90 sunroof was opened and it will not close. Sunroof won't open more than 3/4. To remove the liner: With the liner out of the way you can check all the bolts and screws. When the motor was loose, it moved one cable without moving the other, and the cables are no longer indexed to each other. This plastic cover contains two microswitches, a selenoid (remember "click") and three small pointed plungers. Locate these from within the car using a flashlight: they are within the side guides. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If the sunroof does not work, it could also be due to loose wires in the electrical system of the car. 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 . CTCCC can be used to repair water leaks between the sunroof glass and gasket. (I do have a wagon, so it is easy). [Don Hodgdon] The drain holes for the front sunroof drains are just below the leading edge of the front door. To fully open the sunroof, press the control back to the position for automatic opening again and release. I don't have a manual yet so I'm not sure how this is supposed to work. I only left disconnected for a couple of minutes before trying each above. JavaScript is disabled. Electric Sunroof Motor Needs to Be Zeroed. I guess I'll just give it time and see if it starts to operate eventually. End result is an absolutely quiet windflap. If you notice your sunroof is sagging constantly, and that you can't seem to get it to stay at the height you want, even WITH massive adjustment of the sitting screws, this may be your problem. Close the sunroof, then pull the inner headliner panel forward CAREFULLY until it "snaps" into the two front retainers. Spraying the area with soapy water kept the butyl from sticking before it was fully tucked under the seal. Key features of this 2017 Volvo XC90Momentum in Beaverton, OR GPS Navigation Blind Spot Monitor Rear View Camera Bluetooth Heated Seats Leather Seats Third Row Seats Sunroof Condition USED Mileage 93,152 MPG 20 City / 25 Hwy Body Style SUV Exterior Color Brown Interior Color Yellow Transmission Automatic Drive Train AWD Fuel Type Gasoline Totally unacceptable so I contacted Volvo cars USA and they handled it promptly and basically told the dealership it needed to be replaced. Align the control mechanisms with the slots for the small plastic covered tabs, slight back and forth motion works here. 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. This happens to me every time I do a battery. I then applied some grease to the surface of the cam with the hope of minimizing further wear and put everything back together. No, I didn't have the Key in position II. So with a little time to clean up and reseal then placing the main seal back , no more leaks. 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. Volvo 240, 242, 244 & 245 Forum New Member Area/Introduction 2009 and Below S60 Volvo XC90 Forum Volvo 740 & 760 Forum. Recommended Communities. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. Re-Aligning the Crank Gears While Aligning the Sunroof. Reverse polarity to verify both directions. Punch rivets through with small screwdriver. Home VOLVO XC90 2019 VOLVO XC90 Sale Record (2023) BADVIN Report. There are black plastic cam followers that activate one microswitch each on the top and bottom cams. Anda dapat memeriksa harga, model, spesifikasi, dan promosi mobil Volvo XC60 1997 bekas yang dijual di sini. 2 Operate the sunroof switch to position the sunroof in the tilt position, then release the switch. Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. Because of this and the extender bar, the pull from the springs and general downward is dissipated over the entire arm, eliminating the possibility of breakage. On mine when you closed the sunroof it would close then open back up six inches as if it hit something. The front of the roof pops up into position only by riding up on the collapsed wind deflector. tray at catching water and getting it into the drain hoses. Key in position II engine not running. Lift the lower edges and they snap right out. It may not be possible to operate windows at low temperatures. Alternately you can bite the bullet and buy the $300 motor new from your friendly local dealer. 2020 VOLVO XC90 - YV4A22PKXL1546219 - Sale Record. 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? After you get one side of the sunroof where it is supposed to be, remove the motor, and look up at the cables. Look for warping, physical damage etc. 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. There are two rivets on either side that attach the cables that often come loose. Remove the micoswitch holder pin at the corner (some have a slot to adjust switch position and small retainer clip) and remove the microswitches as a pair (they are soldered together). If there is resistance to the crank motion immediately, there is 'likely' to not be any damage in the screw mechanism, just binding of the panel in the roof. The sunroof High Gloss Black Front Grille with Chrome Inserts, ''CleanZone'' Air Quality System and Pollen Filter, 12.3 Active TFT Crystal Driver's Information Display, 18'' 6 Spoke (Diamond Cut/Black) with 235/55 Tyres, 1x Front USB, 2-Zone Electronic Climate 2018 18,985 miles Trade Petrol 1,969 cc 30,270 39 mins ago 20 [Symptom: I have a 90 740 GLE and noticed that the sunroof is getting stuck when trying to close. DIsconnect the battery again and then do the above? 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. Sunroof Motor and Cable Alignment/Reindexing. Just leave the roof in parked position. You can cut extra length off using tin snips (the seal has a metal core). Problem solved. Canvas tops, for example, can be easily slashed by aspiring car thieves. I went ahead and changed the fuse just incase and still nothing. Alignment Notes. Close all of the doors and bonnet. How do I properly time the crank with these cycles?. 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. It's just under three feet long, about a half inch wide, grooved eighth inch high. My 965 has an electric motor. Put it all back together in reverse order and recalibrate. From them it cost 4 plus 2 P&P including vat., others were charging up to 12 + P&P. Some of the serews are machine screwsa and some are sheet metal screws. While the motor is out, carefully pry the Sometimes the transmission will slip on to open the panoramic roof to ventilation position. When installing, place the seal joint 100mm from the passenger rear corner on the rear of the sunroof panel. Is there some other solution? You might get lucky and find a good one in a junkyard. the drains were clean. Electric Sunroof Motor Overhaul. Home VOLVO XC90 2020 VOLVO XC90 Sale Record (2023) BADVIN Report. Here are some other possible issues with a Volvo XC90s sunroof: The sunroof can be leaking if it is not working properly. [Greg]In the UK there is a capillary crack sealant called Capt. Addition of Plastic Wind Deflector to Roof. Repair: The fix for this is nasty and tedious, but it is doable and inexpensive if you have access to a junkyard. It's held by two clips in the front. XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. See also Ken Didnah's sunroof overhaul tips below.] To the parking voucher offer. The fix is to pull the sunroof panel and replace the sealing ring with a new one. Reinstall the gear to the roof. [Inquiry:] The wind flap (I assume that's what it is) that pulls down just as the lid docks doesn't pull down far enough and the lid jams into it preventing complete closure. My experience with my '90 740 GLE follows. Can't guess why except they're about the right age to fail, and they're among the earliest cars to have this unit. If you get flashing lights and silence, you have your culprit. [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. Not sure if it's the same setup as the cars, but the alarm module may have failed, which is extremely common. 2) Check for blown fuses and damaged wiring. Do this once per year. Remove the plastic side pieces just under the sunroof if installed by prying outwards by hand. [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. Emergency Leakstopper: [John Sargent] Get some clear duct tape from Home Depot and seal the gap until you can repair it. 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. Close the panoramic roof from fully open position. 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). [Tips from Rick Tilghman] Recently my sunroof flap began to vibrate while driving. Sunroof wont open - Answered by a verified Volvo Mechanic. Moreover, theyre made of a sturdier material that is also more durable against damage. Electric Sunroof Alignment. Install a new moonroof seal, if you can get one. For electric sunroofs remove the cover and tighten the motor mounting screws. Get back on the road and enjoy the ride. The dealer said the 2016 model had issues with water getting in and causing electrical problems. Turn the screwdriver and push it inward to manually nudge the motor. Do not open the panoramic roof when load carriers are fitted. My sun roof was jamming in the rear raised position and I fixed it in this way. The connector can be finnagled out without full removal. Does it help the buffeting? 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). Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. But you can't baby it. I used a lightweight mallet - no damage to be done because the fabric was being replaced. 6 hours ago, 0000 mi. The secret to lack of motion is most likely binding in the up and down motion of the panel. This gives minimum wind noise. one each at the front and rear of each track, left and right. In both cases, this noise is often also relating to a seal trouble. My electric sunroof won't open after I had to disconnect the battery cables in the engine bay to get to the O2 Sensor connection below. Re-install, adjust, and problem solved. [Editor: see overhaul notes above. 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). If no 12V supply is available (I use an old Sun computer power supply) test in the car (see below). Used 2018 Volvo XC90 Momentum in Daytona Beach, FL - Ritchey Autos Call Us Today: (386) 675-0717 Home Find Your Used Car Value Trade In Finance Service About Us New Inventory Sales: (386) 675-0717 Service: (386) 675-0733 Parts: (386) 675-0733 Close Used 2018 Volvo XC90 Momentum in Daytona Beach, FL (386) 675-0717 Sale Price: $29,670 26 Removing Sunroof Switch. 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. [Response: Rob Abel] Our sunroof in our '93 940 acts goofy at times. 960 Sunroof Adjustment. Seized sunroof motor. If you do need to remove the sunroof there is an easy method. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on it. Use some locktite blue on any you have to tighten up. This little procedure will save you $100's of dollars. I suppose now would be a good time to bench test the motor. The dealer said the 2016 model had issues with water getting in and causing electrical problems. They were released around the same time. [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). [Inquiry] Does anyone have experience with the plex wind deflectors? Close the panoramic roof from fully open position Press the button downward twice to close the panoramic roof from fully open position. I had thought these arms were only responsible for pulling the flap down, but this proved incorrect. Take care not to scratch surfaces or damage strips. attach it. Make sure the sunroof itself sits in the roof properly, i.e. 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). Thankfully mine was under warranty. replace the motor and tighten all screws. 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). The Volvo Genuine Part number is 9483170. 2) The sunroof does not open or close properly. [Inquiry] I removed my crank to try to adjust the position of the sunroof. Now there are 4 bolts with an 8mm head. This could be due to a broken wire or the motor may have been damaged beyond repair. Mine had a seized drive motor armature bearing and all worked fine when this was freed off. The interesting thing was what I noticed when I examined NEWER Volvos. This will help make sure the new ring doesn't slide down and dislodge when you vent or move the sunroof. I should also note that the job is slightly easier if you remove the retaining arms entire connection bracket. Watch to see you are moving the side which needs to be re-indexed. With switches free test each one for high resistance through the normally closed circuit - the front (blue or red) connections to side terminals. Close the sunroof and open the sunshield. My sunroof all of a sudden won't close. The blue and red wires at the two prong connector should be +12V or -12V depending on sunroof momentary switch position. 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. The sunroof is supposed to be closed after all. Open case carefully to avoid spring, switch assembly from flying behind/over/under workbench. For insurance Volvo Car UK Limited is an Appointed Representative of Lloyd Latchford Group Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 496330. One of the things that you can do in order to fix your sunroof is to perform a reset. Amazingly, both support/adjustment rods had snapped in half in the middle. Or possibly the car has to run through a few drive cycles before everyting comes back online ? They have more nationwide connections. How to operate the panoramic roof in your car is described below. Screwdriver and push it inward to manually operate the panoramic roof from fully open sunroof... 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