When the motor is engaged, the This little procedure will save you $100's of dollars. My switch had 63 Ohms across these terminals when they should've been around 1-2 Ohms. Volvos manufacturing facility is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Close the sunroof and make adjustments. Your gears are working, so I think this will work. 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. [Inquiry:] My sunroof motor has died and I do not want to spend $400-500 to replace with a new Volvo motor. 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. Chat With a Mechanic For Personalized Help. Don't do anything to the "push back guard", (not necessary) or look for springs or clips, (there aren't any.) one each at the front and rear of each track, left and right. Obviously when the car was built, the motor was installed first and then covered by the headliner. roof should move easily. If sunroof is in closed position push sunroof button to rotate the motor CCW to the closed position. Remove the screws from the front of the pan. Remove the 5 or 6 screws from the side brackets on each side. Some 900's have a moonroof, a glass panel instead of stamped steel, like my 965, and I will not address them. Seized sunroof motor. Remove the gutter channel. Debris that creeps onto the sunroof pan can also clog the drain outlets in the pan corners. About a week later, decided to get a touch free wash. After the wash, I noticed some of the sunroof seal was detached and poking up through the frame. The connector can be finnagled out without full removal. If the screws are loose, tighten them, if missing, find and replace. Sunroof Overhaul. 5. The motor that operates the sunroof may also malfunction and cause it to not work at all. [Tips on Motor and Cam Follower Overhaul] There have been some comments recently about 740 electric sunroof problems. I opened my cars roof sun shade and it won't close. Sunshade is stuck fully open. Open the roof to the vent position. It'll be IN STOCK at your local dealer (unless they just sold the last one). Replace the cover which contains the microswitches and selenoid onto the motor case. If it's still not working, try the same procedure with the sunroof fully open -- this should successfully reset. XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. Lift the lower edges and they snap right out. Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models, S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General, Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1. Always operate the panoramic roof with caution. The rear pops into place by the action of the racks, those that are most likely damaged, and its position is adjusted by the screws that you remove to take off the panel, as well as by the position of the worms when the motor shuts off - you can observe this as the worm should sit in the bottom of the rack, holding it flush, when the motor stops turning. 2. The roof could also be damaged if this happens, which could cause the roof to leak and for water to enter the vehicle. While the motor is out, carefully pry the You should see a rod across the middle, the track runners, etc. First founded in 1927, it has grown to become one of the most well-known car brands in the world. It was disconnected for about 45 minutes. SOURCE: volvo xc90 rear hatch door closed and won't open Hold the hatch hard closed into its frame whilst pulling on the release handle. V70, S60, V70-XC and XC-70 Cross Country 2001-2007, Mod note. Many phone calls later, Volvo Roadside Assistance (Theresa) went as far to say that Volvo only answers the phone 24/7 but can not necessarily respond 24/7. 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. Up on both side of the roof, parallel to the tracks, you will find one per side of black/grey injection molded, plastic strips. Electric Sunroof Motor Needs to Be Zeroed. Maybe mine wasn't that far out but this didn't seem to make any difference, other than adjusting just how wide it opens. Get a coat hanger and cut out the straight part. I used a dry stick lube on the tracks, but I think something less viscous might help the operation (perhaps the aforementioned lithium grease? Now open switch case by carefully drilling out one side of two small metal retaining rivets. from the auto parts store, a hard plastic card, a spray bottle of Pull on these to remove the headliner from the exterior part of the sunroof. Open the roof in the vent position and use a flashlight to take a closer look. 3. Close the sunroof and open the sunshield. 960 Sunroof Adjustment. [Dave Stevens] Tip the sunroof panel up at the back or retract it. year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. Blast. 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 you need to replace the pre-molded steel first bet is a junkyard brick, second bet is the hardware store (you just need a piece of thin and lightly maleable steel in the appropriate dimensions), final is Volvo (maybe they should be first, but something tells me they don't supply this piece separately). (btw I had paid for the extra tire insurance). This will help when you retime the motor. There is one towards each upper corner of the cloth cover . Some of the serews are machine screwsa and some are sheet metal screws. then push back the headliner panel into the roof.then something about some chingas with a torx screw. Pivots, levers, and hinges visible from inside the car. It seems the glass is bonded onto a metal frame. The sunroof assembly should come out now. 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. Do you mean when you use the switch just like how you retract the shade one more time (after the shade has fully retracted), the sunroof glass won't move? Seems to let me choose between two settings about a cm apart. 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. 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. 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. My sun roof was jamming in the rear raised position and I fixed it in this way. The mechanism on most cars consists a grab/release on the door and a simple metal hop at the bottom of the frame. A sunroof may cause problems if its not functioning properly. This vehicle was introduced in 2002 and has become a hit among customers. On this disk are three cams. [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. 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 ours it's the switch. You should periodically clean your sunroof tracks, so that debris does not accumulate in those tracks. Yesterday, my 11 year old son opened the sunroof while my wife was driving, and now it won't close. Re-Aligning the Crank Gears While Aligning the Sunroof. Or do it w/o disconnecting the battery? They are able to achieve excellent fuel economy, which makes them great options for drivers who are looking for an efficient vehicle. You can cut extra length off using tin snips (the seal has a metal core). Great to hear it may be a simple fix! water leaks and the rest runs out of the catch tray and onto the It is important to clean the sunroof tracks, because dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. installed, make sure the moonroof closes properly. way back. It comes about halfway forward to close and then if you pull the button, will come another couple inches, . sunroof won't open. This bond had gone in places and was letting water through. R . Mine would not flip up in the back, in fact one side would not flip up, the other would. Install the front screws, then the side screws . The secret to lack of motion is most likely binding in the up and down motion of the panel. [Editor] The sunroof switch fails frequently, usually showing intermittent symptoms, because of the high current loads through the switch. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. Reinstall the gear to the roof. 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. Is there a way to reset it or to manually close it. The Volvo sunroof leak class action lawsuit alleges that the defect ends up causing damage to the interior of affected vehicles. [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. 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. It is considered to be one of the safest cars on the market and comes with a host of safety features. You can find the button for controlling the panoramic roof above the interior rearview mirror. We're here to help Ask a question about this car Available Now in Beaverton, OR 2,358.2 miles Tue - Sat: 10am - 7pm Monday & Sunday: Closed 10750 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008 (855)-744-3801 I'd Like to See This Car Top Features Momentum Plus Package Climate Package Convenience Package Vision Package Am/Fm Stereo Driver Vanity Mirror does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. Result: So far the sunroof has operated 100% reliably. [Editor] There is a Volvo TSB (83910, August 1994) describing a procedure to replace the headliner on the sunroof and the inner panel. Sunroof Leaks. If not, then go through the whole disconnect, key in II, reconnect process. Not sure if it's the same setup as the cars, but the alarm module may have failed, which is extremely common. by brandonbeach14 12 May 2011, 14:31, Post Now the motor can be reinstalled. This will help make sure the new ring doesn't slide down and dislodge when you vent or move the sunroof. 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. Don't listen to what anyone else tells you trust me and ask for 1/8" material. Sunroofs are also made of plastic or aluminum, depending on the model of car. This could be due to an electrical short or it could be due to a malfunctioning fuse. Twist the sunroof so that the front tabs slide out of the tracks. When I was done, I used a razor blade to trim off the excess butyl. Anyway, my first assumption drawn from incidental "looks" at the piece was that the responsibility for anti-rattle lay with the two horizontally mounted springs under the flap (parallel to flap). I had thought these arms were only responsible for pulling the flap down, but this proved incorrect. Do one side at a time so the other can be used for reference. Operated the remote twice. This exposes the mounting screws. This gives minimum wind noise. Water from the sunroof's rear drain holes goes back through rubber or plastic tubes, down the C pillars, through the trunk (you have to peel back the carpet on the sides of the sedan trunk to see the hoses; in the wagon, lift the side compartment covers to see the termination) and out through a 90 degree plastic fitting mounted to the lower quarter panels, hidden on the outside by the rear bumper trim. Thanks again. The sunroof should be moved so that it is under even pressure on all sides. BADVIN Premium Report. 07-16-2004, 07:28 AM #5. barrysharp. Totally unacceptable so I contacted Volvo cars USA and they handled it promptly and basically told the dealership it needed to be replaced. DON'T lose the square plastic retainer/washers mounted on the rearmost screws. 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. Turn on and off the car 5 times. As I recall, they are involved with split-rings, diabolically small and determined to shoot far under your workbench. Press and hold the switch for at least five seconds, so that the sunroof closes. It can also be used for ventilation. Hold the motor in your hand and run the motor rearwards to the stop position (4-5 secs). cable which is attached to the errant side of the sunroof so it moves and slides the roof into perfect alignment. (I do have a wagon, so it is easy). I will not discuss the more involved procedures, cable replacement, sealing strip replacement, cable sleeve replacement or complete removal of the frame. Sale Record (classifieds) East Haven, CT, 06512. 2 Operate the sunroof switch to position the sunroof in the tilt position, then release the switch. Check the top of the roof, if it's flush then look at the adjustable catch on the front edge of the roof panel. [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. To apply simply run the nozzle along the joint between the glass and its surround squeezing gently all the time. [Rick Tilghman] Over time the sealing ring around the sunroof's edge becomes worn and frayed, allowing water to leak in regardless of how the roof is seated. Also, would this have anything to so with the alarm service notice. headliner. 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. Get in the car and close the doors. Failing Glass Seal in Glass Sunroof/Moonroof: [Adam Stevens] In trying to trace a significant water leak from my sunroof, I saw that the water appeared to be getting into the greased 'tracks' that guide the sunroof backwards and forwards (they look like a channel on either side of the sunroof about 2-3 inches from the edge of the sunroof opening and are supposed to catch and get rid of any water that gets past the weather seal around the outside of the glass) and then into the 'guttering' that runs around the outside of the mechanism, thence to the bottom of the plastic corner pieces of the gutter. They have more nationwide connections. Re-install, adjust, and problem solved. Remove the cover. Spraying the area with soapy water kept the butyl from sticking before it was fully tucked under the seal. Anda mencari Volvo XC60 1997 bekas murah? Vacuum the accessible portions of the sunroof pan too. The sunroof circuitry runs through it for some reason on P2 Volvos. Go to Volvo . The seal can also slip off the edge of the sunroof panel, allowing a path for water to flood in. [Inquiry] Does anyone have experience with the plex wind deflectors? S60 and S60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 to 2022. This may take some trial and error but if the motor is working correctly you'll figure it out eventually - HeHe. 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. Disconnect the motor from the gears. [Diagnosis:] If your guides are not broken then you may just be out of adjustment. Disconnect the rear of the coil springs on either side where they are connected to the flat spring bails. 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? (passenger side is one inch lower than driver side. Does it help the buffeting? Remove the side screws and then the front screws. If motor doesn't stop in same position, adjust it using a screwdriver. Loosen the hose clamps from the drain hoses and remove the hoses. Go back inside the car and push the headliner back in its slot, but not too far in lest it get jammed, as it likes to do; everything is now revealed. If not, I can't help. Once you have the moonroof seal be caulked. Open up the rear roof part in the vent position and peer inside. I couldn't get the roof to line up with the control. [Tips from Dan Williams] Removing the sunroof is not as daunting as you might think. On mine when you closed the sunroof it would close then open back up six inches as if it hit something. If a worm has broken, perhaps, but cleaning in situ should suffice. I'm having an issue with the hatch not opening, has anyone else experienced this? G. GrayVolvo 4 Replies. There are black plastic cam followers that activate one microswitch each on the top and bottom cams. Make sure the sunroof retracting mounts, up front and to the side, are properly positioned and as far forward as possible. Slip the headliner off of the exterior. Loosen the front catches then adjust the copper screws. You will see two spring loaded hooks which are attached to the sunroof liner and hooked to the sunroof. 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. See the FAQ section for instructions to remove it. I carefully filled the area with plumbers putty, just enough to contact Thankfully mine was under warranty. 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. 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