CTCCC can be used to repair water leaks between the sunroof glass and gasket. My immediate solution was to snip the bottom of the adjustment holes off so they became slots. These batteries last about 7-8 years and when they give out your alarm siren will no longer work. 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. My electric sunroof won't open after I had to disconnect the battery cables in the engine bay to get to the O2 Sensor connection below. The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. Problem in the switch(es) internal to the motor unit. Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. 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. This requires you to remove the four hoses and clips around the perimiter. The panel just sits on the tracks in the front, and is actually a loose fit. My issue was different then yours but they replaced the whole sunroof track and motor with a 2017 version. Last reported odo: 000 mi. The groove of the "h" sits over this metal lip with the tall part of the "h" toward the front of the car. Press and hold the switch for at least five seconds, so that the sunroof closes. This extender has springloaded ends that slip over silver arm extentions from the front groove. After several days of rain the car is [Tips from Rick Tilghman] Recently my sunroof flap began to vibrate while driving. While the sunroof is apart, clean out the tracks and lubricate the moving parts. Make sure the sunroof retracting mounts, up front and to the side, are properly positioned and as far forward as possible. Is there some other solution? Reassemble case and epoxy switch case cover (you'll never do this again). To remove the liner: With the liner out of the way you can check all the bolts and screws. [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). [Tip from Warren Bain. 7 MAX 18" . multifunction sunroof moonroof 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. [Tip from Rick Tilghman] There are two adjustable screw brackets that allow you to alter the sitting position of the sunroof (silver coppery color, one on either side in the back to control the angle of the "vent"). You only need to replace the support struts and accompanying components, not the roof itself (but removing it makes it easier to gain access to the elements). There are some plastic glides that slip over the end of the panel where it moves in the side guides. by VCA 13 May 2011, 16:17, Post Get Volvocars involved if your dealer is giving you trouble. 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? Last reported odo: 000 mi. "This defect inevitably causes the sound plugs to become clogged with dirt and other debris, causing water to be diverted directly to the interior of the vehicles, rather than the exterior. 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. This may take some trial and error but if the motor is working correctly you'll figure it out eventually - HeHe. Everything else on the car is working fine. Do this once per year. If the motor won't line up, move the control arm forward on one side Press the sunroof switch in order to position the sunroof in its tilt position. There is also a wind deflector. So with a little time to clean up and reseal then placing the main seal back , no more leaks. Mark where it stops. ALL newer volvos utilize a slightly modified design that redistributes the force applied to the metal bracket more evenly between the front and back of the metal bracket. The sunroof would retract but would not close without my help. Reinstall the crank, and turn clockwise (vent position) till it stops. In contrast, if the wires show resistance, then there is a short and they must be replaced. Sunroof Won't Open After Battery Was Disconnected?? Locate these from within the car using a flashlight: they are within the side guides. 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. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. I don't have a manual yet so I'm not sure how this is supposed to work. Sunshade is stuck fully open. No appointments. If it's still not working, try the same procedure with the sunroof fully open -- this should successfully reset. CTCCC instruction say apply at 30 minute intervals until the crack is filled. Seems to let me choose between two settings about a cm apart. the sun roof opens and closes but the shade curtain is stuck in the open position. Lubrication. (btw I had paid for the extra tire insurance). They can be easily found by looking at the pan for where they protruce. But the crank no longer clicks to a stop from the crank mechanism pin popping into the hole in the handle. one each at the front and rear of each track, left and right. After you get one side of the sunroof where it is supposed to be, remove the motor, and look up at the cables. 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. 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. Also when the sunroof is closed if you look on the outside it doesn't appear to be sitting flush like it should.] That way, I didn't have to do a bunch of re-adjusting of the sunroof itself when reassembling. 3 4 comments Best Add a Comment One_T_Scot 2 yr. ago What year/model? It may not be possible to operate windows at low temperatures. 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. With switches free test each one for high resistance through the normally closed circuit - the front (blue or red) connections to side terminals. I have a vague memory of some cables and small springs? Remove the gutter channel. I suppose now would be a good time to bench test the motor. [Response: Rob Abel] Our sunroof in our '93 940 acts goofy at times. A dead motor means that the sunroof is not able to open or close. If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. Thanks again. crowcrow. Sunroof Motor/Crank Preventive Maintenance For everyone with a sunroof in a 200, 700 and 900: Remove the crank handle and tighten the gear assembly screws. [Don Hodgdon] The drain holes for the front sunroof drains are just below the leading edge of the front door. Using the remote outside the vehicle, lock and unlock the doors, get inside and turn the key to on. This could be due to a broken wire or the motor may have been damaged beyond repair. Seized sunroof motor. When the motor is engaged, the Pull, shove, whatever. The sunroof is supposed to be closed after all. At the front of the sunroof are two clips that the headliner into. The second groove is closed at the top and open at the bottom, providing secondary (but pivotal) support for the venting mechanism. Also, would this have anything to so with the alarm service notice. 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. The connector can be finnagled out without full removal. flat and level, while fully and properly closed . Cables within cable channels on the side. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. 7. You will see two spring loaded hooks which are attached to the sunroof liner and hooked to the sunroof. I removed the seal around the glass and had a good look. 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. [Inquiry:] We just got an 89 740GL, the owner said that the sunroof only leaked when washed with a high pressure spray. When you are happy with the positioning of the sunroof, move the liner forward and flip up the sunroof to reattach the clips to the lining. The Volvo Genuine Part number is 9483170. I determined one control mechanism was broken so I bought both, since one was bad, the other might not be far behind, and I didn't want to do this repair twice. One of the things that you can do in order to fix your sunroof is to perform a reset. moonroof seal may be available. 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. S60 and S60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 to 2022. 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. The surround has a slight bulge in the middle of the front edge, also it is possible to pull the front of the surround and other parts of it away from the glass; an obvious route for water to seep through. 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). Sunroofs are better compared to canvas tops because they are able to be opened and closed with ease. Worth the bother? 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. This bond had gone in places and was letting water through. The sunroof Sunroof Stuck Open XC90. 3 Press the switch again for at least 5 seconds, so the sunroof closes. This could be due to an electrical short or it could be due to a malfunctioning fuse. The sunroof is still stuck shut. the cover for the cable tubes. The functionality of Volvo sunroofs is also very simple, and they can be opened by just pushing one button. The front of the roof pops up into position only by riding up on the collapsed wind deflector. XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. Don't listen to what anyone else tells you trust me and ask for 1/8" material. [Tip from Bob] Start with the roof in the closed position. On mine when you closed the sunroof it would close then open back up six inches as if it hit something. Does it help the buffeting? 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? To fully open the sunroof, press the control backwards again. Seems to be happening to a lot of '88's lately. It appears that the sunroof seal is interchangeable across 700/900 model years, but the moonroof seal is different. My electric sunroof won't open after I had to disconnect the battery cables in the engine bay to get to the O2 Sensor connection below. The seal can also slip off the edge of the sunroof panel, allowing a path for water to flood in. Some of the serews are machine screwsa and some are sheet metal screws. The cover has something like plumbers putty to waterproof it, so you might want to have some putty on hand. Sunroof seals are no longer available from Volvo, but the 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. [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. Here's the test: Roll down the windows, and lock the car with the remote. 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 panel should "snap" out of its holders in the front and slide back into the roof completely. The sunroof should be moved so that it is under even pressure on all sides. by brandonbeach14 12 May 2011, 09:19, Post Just be careful the vent panel doesn't slip upwards and get caught. You should see a rod across the middle, the track runners, etc. If this happens, there may be wires that are broken or disconnected from their terminals in the cars wiring system. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. [John Seaton]. Swiping once will open shade and swiping again will open roof. The fix is to pull the sunroof panel and replace the sealing ring with a new one. Now, use photographic memory or paper to record colors of wires on each switch (you'll be sorry if you don't). A used seal may be appropriate if a new one is unavailable. My sun roof was jamming in the rear raised position and I fixed it in this way. Place a blanket on the roof in front of the opening to avoid any scratches. Take care not to scratch surfaces or damage strips. The front groove is long and closed at both ends. You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. Sunroof Panel Gasket Falls Out. If this happens, there will be no power being sent to the motor that operates the sunroof. 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). http://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/searchresults.aspx?searchterm=capt. 2) Check for blown fuses and damaged wiring. Push the liner back into the space where the roof would normally retract. 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 . I have removed clips and springs per FAQ but the liner will not slide back to reveal mechanicals does anyone have a secret weapon for adjusting the worm drive when the motor is still in your way. How do I properly time the crank with these cycles?. The vent can "pop-up on you and get wedged over the metal cross-piece. On the middle of the three cams there is a white plastic follower that moves a plastic leaf that in turn activates both microswitches. [Editor: see overhaul notes above. 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). To fully open the sunroof, press the control back to the position for automatic opening again and release. It might be due to your siren module having a deceased long-life battery. My conclusion was that the white one had worn to the point that it no longer activated the microswitches reliably. : Update----I found a recalibration process for the sunroof if the battery has been disconnected, but it didn't work. Perhaps it may be of use to others. It should close from vent postion. 2017 XC90 RDesign Osmium Grey Polestar factory order with all available option except the towing trailer hitch. To do this, simply open the sunroof manually and let it close again before pressing the same button again. Install the front screws, then the side screws . If that fails locally, try calling the used parts suppliers who advertise at the Brickboard. I also don't have a remote for the car, but I'm not sure if that would be an issue or not. Push back the panel was far as it will go without undoing anything. JavaScript is disabled. There are 8 to 12 screws that hold it in place. It is important to clean the sunroof tracks, because dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. Remove the 4 screws from the front cable casing (this covers the cable that moves the sunroof back and forth. 1) Try to perform a reset of your sunroof. If yours doesn't have 'em, forgive my 'old' moment. A sunroof motor replacement can cost as little as $75 to as high as $400 depending on where you look. Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. The car was purchased and driven off lot in pristine condition. 6. Maybe mine wasn't that far out but this didn't seem to make any difference, other than adjusting just how wide it opens. You now have direct access to the runners and internal sunroof components. was engaged the roof was "racking" against itself and was binding so it Call (888) 451-3548 for more information about Stock#V826. Leaks can ruin the headliner and backer board in short order. Remove the screws from the sides of the pan. Not exactly sure about # of turns. Problem solved. Make sure the vent part of the inner sunroof headliner panel is pushed down completely so it is flat. The motor will then not function properly and will not open or close. The result that when the motor These two levers, one on either side of the sunroof running parellel to the car's direction, control the venting action and sitting height of the sunroof. Did you lock and unlock the car three times with the key? This certified CARFAX 1-owner vehicle has only had one owner before you. 1 Answer 04 volvo xc90 Moonroof will not open. Up on both side of the roof, parallel to the tracks, you will find one per side of black/grey injection molded, plastic strips. I will also not discuss 140's and 240's since I have only experience with 700's. Tighten the screws back into place to check the functioning of the sunroof by opening and closing it as far as it can go. I pulled the seal off to find that water had been getting under the seal and managing to track around the glass panel thanks to Volvo's crap attempt at sealing the glass to the frame. See it wasn't that bad! It was disconnected for about 45 minutes. Close the panoramic roof from fully open position. Repair: The fix for this is nasty and tedious, but it is doable and inexpensive if you have access to a junkyard. BADVIN Premium Report. The switch makes a clicking sound but the sunroof does not move. 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. I do not have them on my roof, but maybe on an older one? Here are some other possible issues with a Volvo XC90s sunroof: The sunroof can be leaking if it is not working properly. The adjustment screws on my sunroof were maxed, and the sunroof was still low. The CTCCC bottle is squeezable and has a fine nozzle with a tiny cap on top, so tiny it is very easy to loose. A quick jerk is required, or the whole panel will move. tray will catch major amounts of leaking water and get it into the drain 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 Front air deflector hinges and side pivot arm pins. [Dave Stewart] I loosened the motor again and using it in "out of spec" locations rocked the panel back to true.. [Don Stauffer] In my case, one side of the sunroof was in perfect alignment while the other was down too low. Re-install, adjust, and problem solved. 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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