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 . Repair: The fix for this is nasty and tedious, but it is doable and inexpensive if you have access to a junkyard. by VCA 13 May 2011, 10:13, Post Adjust these so that leading edge of sunroof is 1 MM lower than car roof.Adjust trailing edge 1 MM higher than car roof. Copyright 2023 Volvo Car Corporation (or its affiliates or licensors). Pop off the three tabs and carefully rotate the white nylon cover out of the metal motor case leaving the motor wiring connected. To do this just loosen the screws that hold teh runner down and gently flex it up about 1/3". lightly soapy water & a razor blade. If you replace broken tracks/racks, I would replace them in pairs, as whatever shock that has caused the roof to fail may have affected both sides. crowcrow. Thankfully mine was under warranty. Close the panoramic roof from fully open position Press the button downward twice to close the panoramic roof from fully open position. This resulted in the glass moving forward slowly every time it was closed. [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. 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). The result that when the motor To overcome this I glued a piece of cardboard (as in cereal box, although others may come up with a preferred method) to the ivory coloured plastic leaf the follower contacts. [Tip from Rick Tilghman] This happened to the sunroof on my 1985 745t. Well, I have tried every suggestion above with no results as well as the calibration process in the Haynes Manual. Re-install, adjust, and problem solved. Sunroof Motor and Cable Alignment/Reindexing. 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. Press and hold the switch for at least five seconds, so that the sunroof closes. My 2008 xc90 sunroof was opened and it will not close. 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! [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). [Dave Stevens] Tip the sunroof panel up at the back or retract it. A sunroof is a large opening in the roof of a vehicle that allows sunlight to come into the vehicle and to brighten up the interior. One of their most popular vehicles is the XC90. Retiming motor (electrically installed in car): Sunroof Won't Stop at Close: Motor Defective. It's likely to be the switch- replacement is pretty straightforward. A sunroof may cause problems if its not functioning properly. attach it. Install the motor. Back inside, go from vent to 'slide open' mode but only open the sunroof a few inches. 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. BADVIN Premium Report. [Inquiry] I tried adjusting my sunroof's sitting position, but it is currently maxed out and is STILL sagging below the roofline. Remove the crank from the drive gear shaft. Or possibly the car has to run through a few drive cycles before everyting comes back online ? At my wits end on this one. Volvo Car UK Limited authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 678616. Any suggestions? This should recalibrate the system. Close and open the sunroof after each small flex to make sureyou don't overdo it you only want it to just clear the sunroof edge. Emergency Leakstopper: [John Sargent] Get some clear duct tape from Home Depot and seal the gap until you can repair it. If this happens, there will be no power being sent to the motor that operates the sunroof. Why did it go bad? If your electric sunroof will not retract, you can manually close it using a screwdriver. This vehicle was introduced in 2002 and has become a hit among customers. 1. Thanks to Princeton Volvo for saving me alot of time from my busy days!! Volvo is a car manufacturer that is best known for its robust safety features, durability, and design. It comes about halfway forward to close and then if you pull the button, will come another couple inches, . Once this is completed you may notice your flap riding high and failing toclose properly generally a side effect of pushing the flap up to get it unhooked and playing with it over time. Try beetlebob's procedure before disconnecting the battery; no harm in seeing if it works. The vent can "pop-up on you and get wedged over the metal cross-piece. Key in position II engine not running. You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. You can find the button for controlling the panoramic roof above the interior rearview mirror. Everything else on the car is working fine. The power to the sunroof may also be malfunctioning, which could cause it to not work at all. Sunroof Panel Gasket Falls Out. Sunroofs are also made of plastic or aluminum, depending on the model of car. If the sunroof does not work, it could be due to a blockage or debris clogging the sunroof. [Tip from Warren Bain. stuck half open / closed or making an awful noise when trying to move it. It can be purchased from the manufactures website www.captaintolley.com or from one of the retailers listed on the site. Do not allow children to play with the controls. If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. Clicks and doesn't move - gets stuck - usually open - have had to close it manually by taking off cover and using screwdriver. Will it open? I removed the seal around the glass and had a good look. Get a new one from Volvo, and it comes with a short piece of cable and the connector. Get as much wire as possible. But you can't baby it. [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. Now test the motor while electrically connected including the ground. XC40 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 onwards. 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. Once this piece snaps in two, the back of the sunroof sags down in the resting position due to the lack of support, making it IMPOSSIBLE to get it sitting right ever again. It can be used to allow sunlight into the vehicle and to allow more air circulation in the car. Hold both the driver window and passenger window switches in the. Maintenance, Warranty Issues & Troubleshooting. Instead of having the springs slip through holes in the little arms of the front grooves (like the older models), the springs in the newer design have plastic o-rings that slip around the metal rods. [Greg]In the UK there is a capillary crack sealant called Capt. The XC90 has many extra features that make it a top choice, such as a sunroof, a wireless phone charging portal, and voice control. Blast. There is also a wind deflector. Put it all back together in reverse order and recalibrate. This little procedure will save you $100's of dollars. Sale Record (dealer auction) Honolulu, HI, 96819. in 2 hours, 34,525 mi. Removing Sunroof Switch. grendel1960 4 Replies. Thanks. / 268 H.P. I hand rolled the butyl until it was about the diameter of spaghetti & used the plastic card to stuff it between the external seal & the glass. You can unhook them with your coat hanger wire. XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. Electric Sunroof Alignment. At the front of the sunroof are two clips that the headliner into. plumbers putty. Turn on and off the car 5 times. 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). I hope my conclusion about wear to the For example, a sunroof can be broken if the plastic parts are damaged or scratched. Lubricate the replace the motor and tighten all screws. 1990+ models have a separate rubber sealing flap at the rear edge of the gutter: when the roof is in the vent position, make sure this is secure along the entire length of the edge since it can slip off. The sunroof may not open or close properly if it is damaged or has been opened and closed a lot. 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. Once you push the sunroof headliner out of the way, you can reach everything else. Finally, remove the grab handles and trim behind the grab handles on one side to expose the screw fixing the A pillar trim which you then also remove and the panel underneath the steering column above the driver's feet. If that fails locally, try calling the used parts suppliers who advertise at the Brickboard. There is a space between the gasket at the rear and the roof. [Inquiry] I removed my crank to try to adjust the position of the sunroof. Review engine, brake issues, error codes and more with a Mechanic Online in just minutes. Did you lock and unlock the car three times with the key? Make sure the spring clips are installed in the rear edge of the sunroof and the large springs are attached to the large pin on the control mechanism. The cardboard was positioned so that the follower would contact it, thus compensating for the presumed wear to the tip of the follower. 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