by VCA 13 May 2011, 16:17, Post They are at the back of the sunroof, one left and one on right. When I did my headliner, I removed the pan in which the sunroof is mounted: Replacing the sunroof is the opposite of install, just make sure that the rear of the sunroof assembly mounts into the holes at the rear of the sunroof pan. Well, I have tried every suggestion above with no results as well as the calibration process in the Haynes Manual. Sunshade is stuck fully open. 1 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment galactica_pegasus 4 yr. ago The cardboard was positioned so that the follower would contact it, thus compensating for the presumed wear to the tip of the follower. Remove the sunroof motor (at the front of the sunroof pan). Reinstall the coil springs on the flat bails. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. No waiting. the cover for the cable tubes. A Haynes or Bentley manual will help you through. Emergency Retraction. The XC90 is known for its luxurious interior, smooth ride, and its sleek exterior. 4. Looking closely I noticed that there was discoloration on the end of the metal bars that the adjustment screws hold the sunroof onto. To check for a blockage, try to remove any debris from the sunroof and make sure that there are no blocks in the mechanism. Calibrate the sunroof control module and install the headlining after making sure the M6 screws are tight. Snap the strips back in place and you are done. Disconnect the rear of the coil springs on either side where they are connected to the flat spring bails. Sunroof: Replace Crank with Motor. This plastic cover contains two microswitches, a selenoid (remember "click") and three small pointed plungers. I will bet that they won't guarantee one of those motors once it's out of their sight. The motor that operates the sunroof may also malfunction and cause it to not work at all. No high fees. Strange part is that it won't move nor do a sound when trying to close it. Problem: occasionally, if the sunroof were opened to either the full back or full tilt position, it would not be possible to move it out of these positions. crowcrow. Be carefull with the inner panel. Slip the headliner off of the exterior. When I removed the glass panel and stood it on its end water dripped out. The cross profile of the rubber strip is "h" shaped. Call (888) 451-3548 for more information about Stock#V826. Release buttons. It hasn't leaked since. Sunroof Won't Open to Vent Position. 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. Taking it off may not be necessary, but it would make it easier to clean all the tracks. Perhaps there is an individual in the service department that is not as careful as they need to be. 1) Try to perform a reset of your sunroof. tubes. Use some locktite blue on any you have to tighten up. Run motor forwards again (should go to vent position). Just be careful the vent panel doesn't slip upwards and get caught. Lubrication. Try to get it high enough to be able to peer inside the roof from the outside to unhook the headliner clips - once you get those, all is revealed and you will be able to see why your roof is not functioning properly. You should now have the interior and exterior parts of the sunroof. 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. I can hear this at highway speeds. Yesterday, my 11 year old son opened the sunroof while my wife was driving, and now it won't close. To fully open the sunroof, press the control backwards again. If the car is switched off, turn the start knob to START and release the knob. accessory fuses, but they look good. by beetlebob 13 May 2011, 12:50, Post I didn't. [Responses] It does seem to cut the wind noise. These hold the liner in place. 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. Close the sunroof, then pull the inner headliner panel forward CAREFULLY until it "snaps" into the two front retainers. The interesting thing was what I noticed when I examined NEWER Volvos. [Tips on Motor Electrical Overhaul from Pete Gotseff]. then push back the headliner panel into the roof.then something about some chingas with a torx screw. Sunroof Panel Gasket Falls Out. 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. I will not discuss the more involved procedures, cable replacement, sealing strip replacement, cable sleeve replacement or complete removal of the frame. RIP, S60 2011+ and V60 2015+ and XC60 2010-2018, 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90, 120, 130, 140, 164, PV series, Duett, 210, 1800. These determine the overall height of the panel and it's fit. Now test the motor while electrically connected including the ground. The seal sits on the bottom lip and can be removed by pressing down on it. I'd imagine that the water goes past that seal and into that black gutter type thing on the aft side and drains overboard. I went ahead and changed the fuse just incase and still nothing. Why did it go bad? water leaks and the rest runs out of the catch tray and onto the 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. The switch makes a clicking sound but the sunroof does not move. 1. wicking under the front cover for the sunroof mechanism. Do one side at a time so the other can be used for reference. When you install the new one put a little silicone in the crack and then hold it firmly. year to help you gain confidence about one of your largest purchase decisions. [Dave Stevens] Tip the sunroof panel up at the back or retract it. Sunroof isn't flush with roof when closed. one each at the front and rear of each track, left and right. First founded in 1927, it has grown to become one of the most well-known car brands in the world. After checking all the retailers to find which was selling the cheapest, I bought a 60ml bottle of CTCCC from http://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/searchresults.aspx?searchterm=capt. 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. 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. A dead motor means that the sunroof is not able to open or close. 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. 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. [Tip from Rick Tilghman] This happened to the sunroof on my 1985 745t. Open the roof in the vent position and use a flashlight to take a closer look. Re-lube was done with spray lithium grease, but beware the close proximity to headliner et al, the grease fairly flies about and careful masking is required. Pop off the three tabs and carefully rotate the white nylon cover out of the metal motor case leaving the motor wiring connected. Punch rivets through with small screwdriver. It'll be IN STOCK at your local dealer (unless they just sold the last one). If motor doesn't stop in same position, adjust it using a screwdriver. 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. tray will catch major amounts of leaking water and get it into the drain 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. Here are some other possible issues with a Volvo XC90s sunroof: The sunroof can be leaking if it is not working properly. This problem is apparently limited to earlier production models, but it is possible that later years could experience the same problem if excessive downward force is applied to the sunroof (a luggage carrier comes to mind). By capillary action the liquid is drawn in to the joint. tray at catching water and getting it into the drain hoses. Press and hold the switch for at least five seconds, so that the sunroof closes. Locate these from within the car using a flashlight: they are within the side guides. Again, make sure the ground is well grounded. Sunroof wont open - Answered by a verified Volvo Mechanic. It also turns out that these pieces and their accompanying brackets aren't stainless, because the whole damned thing was rusting like mad. With the roof out, your experience should allow you to fix whatever I have neglected to mention. 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). I looked at the seal? Sunroof Headliner Replacement. Worked slick. way back. Reassemble case and epoxy switch case cover (you'll never do this again). Put it all back together in reverse order and recalibrate. I have already pulled the fuses and the other int. If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. helpful to have a helper for lifting and moving the glass unit. You can find the button for controlling the panoramic roof above the interior rearview mirror. The sunroofs are usually covered with a transparent glass, which allows people to see through it. Sometimes the transmission will slip on Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. Warning Disconnect the motor from the gears. To fix it, take the motor out and "zero" it. How long should I leave the battery disconnected? The result that when the motor [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. I hope my conclusion about wear to the (you could also solve this by altering the bend in the retaining arms themselves, bending them up so the sunroof contacts and drives them down farther earlier, but that metal is a three way piece and much more resistant to general "flexing".) If that fails locally, try calling the used parts suppliers who advertise at the Brickboard. Addition of Plastic Wind Deflector to Roof. Do not allow children to play with the controls. Cable Attachments Loose. Turning the screw with a screwdriver will depress the button and allow you to move the sunroof BUT, it also adjusts the stop location for open and closed. The sunroof may not open or close properly if it is damaged or has been opened and closed a lot. Always operate the panoramic roof with caution. Home VOLVO XC90 2019 VOLVO XC90 Sale Record (2023) BADVIN Report. Hold the motor in your hand and run the motor rearwards to the stop position (4-5 secs). Some 900's have a moonroof, a glass panel instead of stamped steel, like my 965, and I will not address them. Close all of the doors and bonnet. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 7 of 7 Posts. , and then take the key with you when leaving the car. [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. [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). There is a space between the gasket at the rear and the roof. 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). 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. Get in the car and close the doors. The rear just does not lift high enough. Reinstall the crank, and turn clockwise (vent position) till it stops. 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. The sunroof is directly connected to the alarm module. Sunroofs are also made of plastic or aluminum, depending on the model of car. Pull the sunroof lining back so it is inside the roof. It can also be used for ventilation. Do not try to operate the sunroof at this time since it is loose and the liner would be pushed back into the bowels of the car never to see the light of day! Pry off the rear gutter arms away from the frame. It is important to clean the sunroof tracks, because dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. This happens to me every time I do a battery. Most likely you will see that the screw/worm that drives the roof back on either side will be gummed up with old grease/lube, in typical Volvo fashion; I found that liberal doses of WD40 loosened the goo so it was possible to remove a lot of it. Electric Sunroof Alignment. Last reported odo: 000 mi. 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. 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. There are two rivets on either side that attach the cables that often come loose. 1 Answer 04 volvo xc90 Moonroof will not open. (btw I had paid for the extra tire insurance). 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