If there is no resistance when you open and close it, then there is no obstruction in the mechanism and you can simply clean it with an air hose or by using compressed air to blow out any dust. R . if that's the black strip that goes around the whole sunroof, it seemed ok. is a metal strip along the front edge of the tray with a lip on top. They can be broke or lost. CTCCC can be used to repair water leaks between the sunroof glass and gasket. Having read other posts from brickers about this annoyance, I thought I'd post my results. I repaired it myself using a $10 roll of butyl rubber window sealant Yesterday, my 11 year old son opened the sunroof while my wife was driving, and now it won't close. That caused a gap at the rear. installed, make sure the moonroof closes properly. The message will appear if there is a problem. The answer is a bit long, but bear with me and you'll be well informed. 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 opened my cars roof sun shade and it won't close. Release buttons. : Update----I found a recalibration process for the sunroof if the battery has been disconnected, but it didn't work. 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. I have already pulled the fuses and the other int. the sun roof opens and closes but the shade curtain is stuck in the open position. Having a Sun/Moon roof unable to open can be a pain, but not being able to close it can cost thousands of dollars in damages to your vehicle. The sunroof circuitry runs through it for some reason on P2 Volvos. 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. Pull down on the headliner just forward of the interior lights. Push up one corner at a time until the rear edge of the sunroof glass is .5mm higher than the roof and the front edge .5mm lower, then cinch the corresponding bolt tight. Punch rivets through with small screwdriver. Sunroof Sticks When Closing. After disassembly of the arms it turns out that there is a premolded piece of steel (white metal coat hanger in dimensions) that is curved to bendup into the arm and provide resistance. My switch had 63 Ohms across these terminals when they should've been around 1-2 Ohms. My 965 has an electric motor. Alternatively, you can try to first turn the ignition switch to the first position. You should now have the interior and exterior parts of the sunroof. Apply oil or grease to the control mechanism slots which should be an annual event. Remove the power motor and tape up the wires. If you do need to remove the sunroof there is an easy method. DON'T lose the square plastic retainer/washers mounted on the rearmost screws. Then move one cable using a flat blade screwdriver. It took more than 20 phone calls to have the case escalated to the point that Volvo agreed to tow the car to a local tire store. It should sit down slightly from the roof but there should be no gaps. by brandonbeach14 12 May 2011, 14:31, Post Take care not to scratch surfaces or damage strips. it needs and reinstall it. I do not have them on my roof, but maybe on an older one? [Responses] It does seem to cut the wind noise. If not, then go through the whole disconnect, key in II, reconnect process. After several days of rain the car is Now there are 4 bolts with an 8mm head. I will assume it is electric and the motor works (although it may be seized, have faulty microswitches, or need an overhaul - usual motor clean-up with commutator-cleaning and possibly lubrication, although it may have sealed bearings (most likely)). Reinstall the gear to the roof. It took me a while to figure this out, so I hope someone will benefit. Key features of this 2021 Volvo XC90 Momentum in Austin, TX GPS Navigation Blind Spot Monitor Bluetooth Rear View Camera Heated Seats Leather Seats Third Row Seats Sunroof Condition USED Mileage 24,909 MPG 19 City / 28 Hwy Body Style SUV Exterior Color Gray Interior Color Gray Transmission Automatic Drive Train AWD Fuel Type Gasoline Engine 4 Cyl Additionally, there is a metal bar extending from one side of the sunroof to the other that helps to push the brackets out slightly and keep the pieces oriented properly. VOLVO XC60 XC70 XC90 - HOW TO OPEN SUN ROOF - YouTube 0:00 / 1:08 VOLVO XC60 XC70 XC90 - HOW TO OPEN SUN ROOF DIY Pinto 69.3K subscribers 60K views 5 years ago How to open sunroof. (btw I had paid for the extra tire insurance). 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). It can also be used for ventilation. I'd noticed my sunroof wasn't totally flush but thought maybe that is easy way things are. This happens to me every time I do a battery. 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? In both cases, this noise is often also relating to a seal trouble. I will also not discuss 140's and 240's since I have only experience with 700's. The Volvo sunroof leak class action lawsuit alleges that the defect ends up causing damage to the interior of affected vehicles. 1 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment galactica_pegasus 4 yr. ago If sunroof is in vent position motor can be reinstalled. When you have adjusted one side to match the other, re-install the motor and try it electrically. End result is an absolutely quiet windflap. You'll see them on the front and rear of the opening. Press and hold the switch for at least five seconds, so that the sunroof closes. The water then reappeared above the guide rails and hence the leak. I can hear this at highway speeds. If yours doesn't have 'em, forgive my 'old' moment. Is there an iternal fuse in the motor? [Colin Shepherd] Wire 12v direct to the motor connections as a first step to isolating the problem before stripping out the micro-switches etc. This is useful not just against harsh weather, but also against man made threats. This groove allows a metal pin to slide back and forth, limiting and manipulating the sunroofs vent action. The groove of the "h" sits over this metal lip with the tall part of the "h" toward the front of the car. 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). You can see the adjustment Allen (some may be Torx or Phillips) screws in the four corners. Thanks to Princeton Volvo for saving me alot of time from my busy days!! from the auto parts store, a hard plastic card, a spray bottle of The only manual that will adequately address this is the Volvo factory body manual (Body Fittings: Exterior/ TP 8202201). Check the wires of the sunroof, because a short can cause it to stop working. Found historical records. In the newer models this arm is replaced with a 5"- 6" piece that reaches past the mechanism to the every back end of the bracket. How extensive is it to perform, or is it a square peg into a round hole Do you know of a good aftermarket manual crank or motor unit available? Open the roof to the vent position. Put the tracks aside. Then unsolder the remaining wiring (two black leads) which hold the switches to the selenoid. 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. Alternate solution: Drop the whole pan that holds the sunroof in place. These determine the overall height of the panel and it's fit. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on it. then push back the headliner panel into the roof.then something about some chingas with a torx screw. First, raise it to the vent position and from the outside, press down on the inner panel to locate the spring clips. It's held by two clips in the front. Sunroof Headliner Replacement. 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. If there is no resistance, then the wiring of the circuit is good. 5. If the car is switched off, turn the start knob to START and release the knob. The cover has something like plumbers putty to waterproof it, so you might want to have some putty on hand. Open case carefully to avoid spring, switch assembly from flying behind/over/under workbench. The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. Put the control arms in the neutral position (the little wing on the arm is in the notch in the rail. 2 Operate the sunroof switch to position the sunroof in the tilt position, then release the switch. Remove the ignition key. Remove two small Phillips screws near the rear of the motor housing, 1 10mm nut at the front, and one large Phillips screw that connects the motor ground to the body just in front of the motor (front and rear refer to the ends of the car that have headlights and brakelights respectively). 1. Get in the car and close the doors. You should see a rod across the middle, the track runners, etc. I suppose now would be a good time to bench test the motor. They are able to achieve excellent fuel economy, which makes them great options for drivers who are looking for an efficient vehicle. At my wits end on this one. The before pictures below show the area which needs to I think the gasket around the glass was compressed over the previous 11 years. The dealership wouldn?t do anything because it wasn?t malfunctioning when it was there even with videos to show the proof of the problem. The proper solution, IMHO, is to replace the gasket. No high fees. be caulked. Also the roof is rarely cleaned or lubricated: if this is done carefully, the only thing to do is to replace worn/broken bits and then adjust the 4 adjusting screws, one at each corner. With the roof out, your experience should allow you to fix whatever I have neglected to mention. 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. My car has push start button. The sunroof This gives minimum wind noise. 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. Reinstall the coil springs on the flat bails. [Tips from Dan Williams] Removing the sunroof is not as daunting as you might think. Don't do anything to the "push back guard", (not necessary) or look for springs or clips, (there aren't any.) If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. Initially it would make a grinding noise when the switch was activated to close. [Inquiry:] My sunroof motor has died and I do not want to spend $400-500 to replace with a new Volvo motor. In all this took me about 2 hours to do. First founded in 1927, it has grown to become one of the most well-known car brands in the world. 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. [Response: Rob Bareiss] You wouldn't be the first person to have a bad sunroof switch in a 740/940 with a power sunroof. Hold both the driver window and passenger window switches in the. 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 is important to clean the sunroof tracks, because dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. Sunroof Overhaul. 3) Check for blockages or debris clogging the sunroof. Emergency Leakstopper: [John Sargent] Get some clear duct tape from Home Depot and seal the gap until you can repair it. [Rick Tilghman] Let me just say that you want to use 1/8" headliner EVERYWHERE, not just on the sunroof. The local dealer says the "stop" mechanism in the motor has failed and the only solution is to replace the motor or live with the nuisance. This video shows you a quick way to get it open or. Mine had a seized drive motor armature bearing and all worked fine when this was freed off. 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. It might be due to your siren module having a deceased long-life battery. I guess I'll just give it time and see if it starts to operate eventually. The sunroof may not open or close properly if it is damaged or has been opened and closed a lot. Is there some other solution? Can't guess why except they're about the right age to fail, and they're among the earliest cars to have this unit. The motor that operates the sunroof may also malfunction and cause it to not work at all. 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. Taking it off may not be necessary, but it would make it easier to clean all the tracks. We offer one of the largest collection of Volvo XC90 related news, gallery and technical articles. My experience with my '90 740 GLE follows. Nice one, added to the list of small jobs I'll be attempting thus long weekend. Adjust the sunroof position so that the front edge, when the panel is closed, is 0-1.5mm below the roof and the rear edge is 0-1mm above the roof edge. When I checked mine, I found two screws VERY loose and one about to fall out. 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