Sunroof reset (calibration) that works. I have already pulled the fuses and the other int. Will it open? Is there a way to reset it or to manually close it. 07-16-2004, 07:28 AM #5. barrysharp. If you do need to remove the sunroof there is an easy method. Home VOLVO XC90 2019 VOLVO XC90 Sale Record (2023) BADVIN Report. Tools: a magnetic T-25 screwdriver (so you don't lose the screws); a magnetic parts tray (ditto); and either a flashlight or, better, a head-mounted Petzl-style lamp so you can see. It's likely to be the switch- replacement is pretty straightforward. How is the perforated sunroof cover during mid summer day. [Inquiry] Recently I've noticed my sunroof seems to be sagging, and I'm wondering if there is some way to get it sitting straight again? If this happens, water may be coming into the vehicle through the sunroof. This will reveal a large (2+ in dia) white plastic cam disk that is driven by the motor/gearbox output gear. This causes the sunroof to perpetually sag and fail to achieve the solid seal that prevents water from entering the cabin, affecting both the sunroof headliner and the headliner surrounding the sunroof opener. 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). 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 crank mechanism needs to be centered properly, otherwise it will need to be re-centered. Everything else on the car is working fine. When you have determined the extent of the problem and want to continue, open the sunroof to the ventilation position. DON'T lose the square plastic retainer/washers mounted on the rearmost screws. 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. Thanks again. Sunroof Leaks. 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. 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). No, I didn't have the Key in position II. Sunroof Won't Open to Vent Position. My car has push start button. There are four in the front and (depending on model) two on either side in the middle, and two on either side in the back. I didn't remove the crank mechanism from the rail network, and was able to get it all out and back in, but I believe others recommend removing it before lifting all out. flat and level, while fully and properly closed . When the sunroof is up ALL FORCE is applied to the small piece of metal (about 1/4" square) that closes the top of this second groove. care for silicone adhesive, and I would use weatherstrip cement to The motor will then not function properly and will not open or close. Sunroof Alignment: Won't Retract Properly. It does not matter if the area to be sealed is damp, even so I blow out the surround with high pressure air to remove as much water and debris, before applying CTCCC. [Tips on Motor Electrical Overhaul from Pete Gotseff]. When I looked really close I noticed that the discoloration was, in fact, a spot that was supposed to connect the rear and front ends of these rods. If there is no resistance, then the wiring of the circuit is good. I don't One of the things that you can do in order to fix your sunroof is to perform a reset. Not on this run of 960's anyway. Test by opening the sunroof and pouring water into the side of the sunroof pan, then looking for the water to flow freely out the drains. There are 2 clips that are best removed/gripped with needle-nose pliers, unclip them and these will release the head-liner cover from the moving panel. 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. For more information about how to operate the panoramic roof, see the owner's manual for your car. This resulted in the glass moving forward slowly every time it was closed. V70, S60, V70-XC and XC-70 Cross Country 2001-2007, Mod note. Posted by cpoole736 on Jun 11, 2011 1 Answer Anonymous Contributor 2 Answers Probably the siren module is bad. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. Re-Aligning the Crank Gears While Aligning the Sunroof. If that fails locally, try calling the used parts suppliers who advertise at the Brickboard. the drains were clean. [Greg]In the UK there is a capillary crack sealant called Capt. This is particularly valuable if You're replacing the motor, but it might also come in handy if the sunroof just won't open or close fully. Reverse polarity to verify both directions. 1 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment galactica_pegasus 4 yr. ago If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. Operated the remote twice. Remove the trim bit that goes along the top of the windshield and also the mirror, the sun visors and the sun visor clips. This could cause some damage to the interior of the car. The sunroof would retract but would not close without my help. They have more nationwide connections. Once home, remove the sunroof rank handle and then the cover to expose the mechanism. Pull the whole assembly toward the front of the car and out the sunroof hole. First, raise it to the vent position and from the outside, press down on the inner panel to locate the spring clips. 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. 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. helpful to have a helper for lifting and moving the glass unit. I can hear this at highway speeds. Volvo is a car manufacturer that is best known for its robust safety features, durability, and design. This is not the case, it just rained and the headliner is wet. 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. Apply oil or grease to the control mechanism slots which should be an annual event. The range of models may vary depending on market. Do not open the panoramic roof when load carriers are fitted. Pull down on the headliner just forward of the interior lights. [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). It's my first as a late in life driver, and I don't want to let it go. While the sunroof is apart, clean out the tracks and lubricate the moving parts. 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). Vacuum the accessible portions of the sunroof pan too. 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). You must log in or register to reply here. [Diagnosis:] If your guides are not broken then you may just be out of adjustment. 7. It can be purchased from the manufactures website www.captaintolley.com or from one of the retailers listed on the site. One of their most popular vehicles is the XC90. 5350 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. There may be an issue with these switches as to positioning when the motor stops, but bear in mind it is possible to toss the motor and use a crank/manual version from another model. 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. Use a screw driver or needle nose pliers to release the springs that hold the sunroof liner to the roof. Mark where it stops. 1) Try to perform a reset of your sunroof. Sunroof won't open more than 3/4. My 1995 940 sedan's moon roof had a thin black gasket drop out and can't figure out which edge it goes on. If you feel under the rocker panel, there is a "D" shaped hole that the water from the sunroof and the fresh air vent (at the base of the windshield) drain to. Thankfully mine was under warranty. They are fairly obvious and easy to access with needle-nose pliers. 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). The center point on the middle level is "closed." It'll be IN STOCK at your local dealer (unless they just sold the last one). If the screws are loose, tighten them, if missing, find and replace. This will reset the computer. to close the panoramic roof from fully open position. 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! Loosen each of these 1/2 of a turn. These hold the liner in place. 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. Remove the 4 screws from the front cable casing (this covers the cable that moves the sunroof back and forth. 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. Sunroof seals are no longer available from Volvo, but the 2) Check for blown fuses and damaged wiring. Will it move at all, will it retract ok and not close, will it flip up in the back? by VCA 13 May 2011, 16:17, Post That way, I didn't have to do a bunch of re-adjusting of the sunroof itself when reassembling. 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. Sand contacts lightly with sandpaper. Emergency Leakstopper: [John Sargent] Get some clear duct tape from Home Depot and seal the gap until you can repair it. tray at catching water and getting it into the drain hoses. Check the top of the roof, if it's flush then look at the adjustable catch on the front edge of the roof panel. By capillary action the liquid is drawn in to the joint. Remove the sunroof motor (at the front of the sunroof pan). [Response: Rob Abel] Our sunroof in our '93 940 acts goofy at times. A properly working motor will rotate (as seen from the bottom and in vent position) CCW about 1 turn to closed, pause, push SR button again and CCW about 8 turns to full open. Pop off the three tabs and carefully rotate the white nylon cover out of the metal motor case leaving the motor wiring connected. With switches free test each one for high resistance through the normally closed circuit - the front (blue or red) connections to side terminals. Sunroof: Replace Crank with Motor. Still a problem? Sunroof Motor and Cable Alignment/Reindexing. 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 Move it back so that about one inch is showing at the rear. After several days of rain the car is Did you lock and unlock the car three times with the key? The power to the sunroof may also be malfunctioning, which could cause it to not work at all. 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. Remember to always switch off the power supply to the panoramic roof by setting the car's electrical system in ignition position. No high fees. down at all, you have a problem. When I checked mine, I found two screws VERY loose and one about to fall out. If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. Back outside with the panel almost fully extracted remove the screws mentioned above. Remove the screws from the front of the pan. I went ahead and changed the fuse just incase and still nothing. Moreover, theyre made of a sturdier material that is also more durable against damage. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You will see two spring loaded hooks which are attached to the sunroof liner and hooked to the sunroof. If sunroof is in closed position push sunroof button to rotate the motor CCW to the closed position. 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 . It was then that I noticed water between the weather seal and glass on my glass panel. XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. Yesterday, my 11 year old son opened the sunroof while my wife was driving, and now it won't close. The sunroof may not open or close properly if it is damaged or has been opened and closed a lot. Any other ideas:? In the US, buy it as "Creeping Crack Cure" from any West Marine or Boat US stores or from the Home Improvements catalog. You can disconnect the rear rubber hoses and use a shop-vac with a hose taped to the nozzle to clear out any stubborn debris. I'd imagine that the water goes past that seal and into that black gutter type thing on the aft side and drains overboard. A sunroof motor replacement can cost as little as $75 to as high as $400 depending on where you look. 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. http://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/searchresults.aspx?searchterm=capt. If you are able to open and close the sunroof manually, the motor has failed and needs to be replaced. [Editor] There is a Volvo TSB (83910, August 1994) describing a procedure to replace the headliner on the sunroof and the inner panel. I tried all the methods found on this forum and around the web without success. If the motor still just clicks then it will likely one of the two microswitches located in the timing gear cover. NOTE; if the sunroof hasn't moved to the correct position, press the switch and completely open the . To fully open the sunroof, press the control backwards again. Replace them with pop rivets or self tapping screws and use a faucet washer over the gear to keep it inplace. 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 do anything to the "push back guard", (not necessary) or look for springs or clips, (there aren't any.) It also turns out that these pieces and their accompanying brackets aren't stainless, because the whole damned thing was rusting like mad. one each at the front and rear of each track, left and right. The only manual that will adequately address this is the Volvo factory body manual (Body Fittings: Exterior/ TP 8202201). The sunroof liner can then be slid back out of the way (don't push it to far back)under the roof and above the headliner. Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. This may take some trial and error but if the motor is working correctly you'll figure it out eventually - HeHe. The second groove is closed at the top and open at the bottom, providing secondary (but pivotal) support for the venting mechanism. 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. Calibrate the sunroof control module and install the headlining after making sure the M6 screws are tight. 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 To reinstall, mount it back in the roof opening in the vented position. FYI: These plungers are actuated by the sunroof motor driven timing gear which remains in the case. A sunroof may cause problems if its not functioning properly. Thankfully mine was under warranty. Release buttons. I found one of mine had dried out grease and was nearly ready to break. How do you tell if it's a common failure item? Be carefull with the inner panel. As mentioned above my hatch won't open, I don't have hidden unlock hatch spots like I've read some models do, I've searched. accessory fuses, but they look good. [Inquiry] The moonroof on my 95' 940 opened tonight and immediately stuck in the ventilation position. [Tip from Chris Mullet] When I replaced my sunroof headliner, I left the sunroof in place, but dropped the back end of the pan (over the back seat) and slid the sunroof headliner panel out the back. 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). the sun roof opens and closes but the shade curtain is stuck in the open position. How do I properly time the crank with these cycles?. 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. They can be easily found by looking at the pan for where they protruce. Open case carefully to avoid spring, switch assembly from flying behind/over/under workbench. If yours doesn't have 'em, forgive my 'old' moment. Addition of Plastic Wind Deflector to Roof. Remember to always switch off the power supply to the panoramic roof by setting the car's electrical system in ignition position 0, and then take the key with you when leaving the car. In contrast, if the wires show resistance, then there is a short and they must be replaced. Last reported odo: 000 mi. The flaw: In 700 sunroofs there is a metal bracket on each side with two grooves in it. Remove the crank from the drive gear shaft. To the parking voucher offer. Loosen the four screws with M5 8 mm socket and lift the glass. [Dave Stevens] Tip the sunroof panel up at the back or retract it. S/V 90 Sunroof Sag: I loosened the 4 bolts and am at the top of the adjustment with none left and a noticable sag. Canvas tops, for example, can be easily slashed by aspiring car thieves. CTCCC instruction say apply at 30 minute intervals until the crack is filled. A Haynes or Bentley manual will help you through. 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