Fix: vent the sunroof; from the outside undo the two springs that hold the headliner sunroof panel to the sunroof; use a long screwdriver to tighten the adjustment screws down while holding the sunroof at the desired angle. They are fairly obvious and easy to access with needle-nose pliers. This certified CARFAX 1-owner vehicle has only had one owner before you. tracks and the sliding mechanism. Press and hold the switch for at least five seconds, so that the sunroof closes. Result: So far the sunroof has operated 100% reliably. Or do it w/o disconnecting the battery? The sunroof assembly should come out now. [John Sargent] The sunroof on my 745 was leaking a little water into the interior, but Unless 1.7 changed something, you should be swiping for the shade and pressing for the sunroof. This bond had gone in places and was letting water through. If the car is switched off, turn the start knob to START and release the knob. crowcrow. Well, I have tried every suggestion above with no results as well as the calibration process in the Haynes Manual. There are four copper colored screw, two per side side. This extender has springloaded ends that slip over silver arm extentions from the front groove. WRONG! Make sure motor is electrically connected to sunroof connector and ground. In use it is necessary to wait until the first application has dried; when using in cold damp conditions it takes longer than 30 mins. [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. by VCA 13 May 2011, 10:13, Post To check for a blockage, try to remove any debris from the sunroof and make sure that there are no blocks in the mechanism. 2) Check for blown fuses and damaged wiring. I do not have them on my roof, but maybe on an older one? 2) The sunroof does not open or close properly. Lubrication. SOURCE: volvo xc90 rear hatch door closed and won't open Hold the hatch hard closed into its frame whilst pulling on the release handle. 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. My issue was different then yours but they replaced the whole sunroof track and motor with a 2017 version. Move it back so that about one inch is showing at the rear. Luckily, there's a very simple way to do this, and it has a very high succeSSRate. Now that it's HOPEFULLY calibrated correctly, and that there is not a deeper underlying problem, there is information on the internet to make slight adjustments, basically you can access torx head bolts (after GENTLY unclipping the bellows covers) I only had to slightly loosen the two rear bolts (one each side) to adjust the trailing edge of the sunroof glass (up or down) to line up flush with the roof by using a straight edge laid on the roof. Looking closely I noticed that there was discoloration on the end of the metal bars that the adjustment screws hold the sunroof onto. 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. Finally, the last possible situation of a sunroof noise on Volvo XC90 is that it takes place when you drive, even with the sunroof closed, and that this noise is close to a grinding noise. Sunroof Won't Open to Vent Position. It should sit down slightly from the roof but there should be no gaps. They just looked weak and responsible. [Greg]In the UK there is a capillary crack sealant called Capt. Test the sunroof switch and its wires with a multimeter. Addition of Plastic Wind Deflector to Roof. [Response: Rob Abel] Our sunroof in our '93 940 acts goofy at times. As I said, it has worked for me, no more wind noise! You might get lucky and find a good one in a junkyard. [Response: Tony Stanley] If it's a factory fitted sunroof the 'seal' is not to meant to be a perfect seal and the gutter should carry away the water to the four sunroof drains at the front and rear corners of the sunroof pan. Why did it go bad? The mechanism on most cars consists a grab/release on the door and a simple metal hop at the bottom of the frame. 1 Turn the ignition switch to position 1. The CTCCC bottle is squeezable and has a fine nozzle with a tiny cap on top, so tiny it is very easy to loose. To remove the liner: With the liner out of the way you can check all the bolts and screws. If you get a screeching siren, it's time to look elsewhere. Home VOLVO XC90 2019 VOLVO XC90 Sale Record (2023) BADVIN Report. Do one side at a time so the other can be used for reference. The headliner will release from these two clips when you push it back. My immediate solution was to snip the bottom of the adjustment holes off so they became slots. When that happens you get some weird behaviour like the emergency flashers going off after the car sits a while and the sun roof will not open. If you get flashing lights and silence, you have your culprit. The fuse is good so why will it not open? 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. See also Ken Didnah's sunroof overhaul tips below.] Tollys Creeping Crack Cure. lightly soapy water & a razor blade. A quick jerk is required, or the whole panel will move. Maintenance, Warranty Issues & Troubleshooting. You should periodically clean your sunroof tracks, so that debris does not accumulate in those tracks. The sunroof roof itself is only held into place by 6-8 screws, and lifts out once you gain access to these and remove them. I tried pulling on the glass while the switch . Don't listen to what anyone else tells you trust me and ask for 1/8" material. 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. If the motor still just clicks then it will likely one of the two microswitches located in the timing gear cover. A dead motor means that the sunroof is not able to open or close. At my wits end on this one. At the front of the sunroof are two clips that the headliner into. From the outside, release the spring clips from the sunroof lining, a pair of needle nose pliers works for this. Last reported odo: 000 mi. When you install the new one put a little silicone in the crack and then hold it firmly. This video shows you a quick way to get it open or. 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. This is not the case, it just rained and the headliner is wet. Now You should see a rod across the middle, the track runners, etc. Replacing the fabric should be easy from here on out. To fully open the sunroof, press the control back to the position for automatic opening again and release. The second groove is closed at the top and open at the bottom, providing secondary (but pivotal) support for the venting mechanism. The Volvo sunroof leak class action lawsuit alleges that the defect ends up causing damage to the interior of affected vehicles. The panel just sits on the tracks in the front, and is actually a loose fit. Sunroof Motor and Cable Alignment/Reindexing. [Response: W. Bain] I have a manual crank in my '86 744Ti and it is blissful. [JMars ] If you can get the sunroof to open, you can sometimes work from the top down. You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. Close the sunroof and open the sunshield. There are (2?) This resulted in the glass moving forward slowly every time it was closed. Remove the power motor and tape up the wires. The sunroof now works. 6. To check for debris, try to open and close the sunroof manually with a pair of pliers. The water then reappeared above the guide rails and hence the leak. 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 cover has something like plumbers putty to waterproof it, so you might want to have some putty on hand. Put the control arms in the neutral position (the little wing on the arm is in the notch in the rail. 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. Get Volvocars involved if your dealer is giving you trouble. My sun roof was jamming in the rear raised position and I fixed it in this way. If needed, use a bicycle spoke head or a hooked wire to pull them back. The area V70, S60, V70-XC and XC-70 Cross Country 2001-2007, Mod note. Any suggestions? Volvo XC90 Forum is the premier Volvo XC90 community. by JRL 12 May 2011, 19:40, Post Do this once per year. You'll see them on the front and rear of the opening. Operated the remote twice. Go to the junkyard and find a donor with a manual cover and crank and remove the handle, the gear mechanism, the plastic trim and ALL screws. Reassemble case and epoxy switch case cover (you'll never do this again). if that's the black strip that goes around the whole sunroof, it seemed ok. Great to hear it may be a simple fix! The calibration is complete. Totally unacceptable so I contacted Volvo cars USA and they handled it promptly and basically told the dealership it needed to be replaced. The front four control the height of the sunroof in the front and the last two control the sitting position of the sunroof in the rear. I had to remove or loosen all the screws out of the pan except for the ones across the front which kept everything in its proper location. Blast. XC60, XC60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, V90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid and S90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2018 to 2021. I should also note that the job is slightly easier if you remove the retaining arms entire connection bracket. They are all popular among Volvo customers due to their durability and great performance. Install a new moonroof seal, if you can get one. So with a little time to clean up and reseal then placing the main seal back , no more leaks. Close the panoramic roof from ventilation position. For insurance Volvo Car UK Limited is an Appointed Representative of Lloyd Latchford Group Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 496330. Sunroof Alignment: Won't Retract Properly. 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. Play around with it, you'll figure out how it works. I bought a used 2016 XC 90 The sunroof shade will retract and close and the roof will pop up and down but the roof will not go back? water leaks and the rest runs out of the catch tray and onto the The roof could also be damaged if this happens, which could cause the roof to leak and for water to enter the vehicle. It seemed a little odd as it was leaking from both sides. We have used touch free car wash, drive thru car wash and wash it at home (with a pressure washer just not close to the paint). It might be due to your siren module having a deceased long-life battery. Advantageous parking at Frankfurt airport: Benefit until March 31, 2023 from booking online and save additional 5% with your online voucher: "Heart2023". If the car is switched off, turn the start knob to, Open the panoramic roof to ventilation position. Also when the sunroof is closed if you look on the outside it doesn't appear to be sitting flush like it should.] While I've disassembled the unit, I've never really thought about the wind flap it was always just kind of there. Remove the cover. If this happens, the interior of your car will become wet due to the rain coming in through the roof. Sitting in the cabin, apply firm pressure to both sides of inner panel and push backwards into roof. 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. You can adjust the settings for the panoramic roof according to preferences and requirements. Replace the screws leaving them loose so the sunroof can be adjusted for height, which will be done now. Last reported odo: 000 mi. But you can't baby it. G. GrayVolvo 4 Replies. Adjust these so that leading edge of sunroof is 1 MM lower than car roof.Adjust trailing edge 1 MM higher than car roof. 3 4 comments Best Add a Comment One_T_Scot 2 yr. ago What year/model? Remove the side screws and then the front screws. Open case carefully to avoid spring, switch assembly from flying behind/over/under workbench. Not on this run of 960's anyway. DON'T lose the square plastic retainer/washers mounted on the rearmost screws. Pry off the rear gutter arms away from the frame. (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 not, I can't help. Note: you HAVE to remove the sunroof to do this since the ring slips off from the bottom. Once home, remove the sunroof rank handle and then the cover to expose the mechanism. Lift the lower edges and they snap right out. [Inquiry:] My sunroof will not stop in the closed position and therfore the user must get out and look at the roof to make sure it is closed properly. Remove the ignition key. If a worm has broken, perhaps, but cleaning in situ should suffice. 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. The sealant was not in the joint for much of the time, but a few mm off which allowed it to act as a nice irrigation channel. Removing Sunroof Switch. way back. You must log in or register to reply here. If it does not work, remove the panel that covers it and use the tool that is supplied in the tool kit, inserted in the shaft, to manually move it. Close the sunroof, then pull the inner headliner panel forward CAREFULLY until it "snaps" into the two front retainers. couldn't move. Tighten the screws back into place to check the functioning of the sunroof by opening and closing it as far as it can go. For more information about how to operate the panoramic roof, see the owner's manual for your car. I will also not discuss 140's and 240's since I have only experience with 700's. FYI: These plungers are actuated by the sunroof motor driven timing gear which remains in the case. Debris that is washed down from the rear window drains can clog up the 90 degree plastic fitting which can flood your trunk and cause the sunroof drains to back up.The front tubes go down the A pillars and exit behind the front wheel; the rear go down the C pillars and then through the rear quarter panel, draining behind the wheel. I then applied some grease to the surface of the cam with the hope of minimizing further wear and put everything back together. It can also be used for ventilation. [Inquiry] I tried adjusting my sunroof's sitting position, but it is currently maxed out and is STILL sagging below the roofline. to open the panoramic roof to ventilation position. Up on both side of the roof, parallel to the tracks, you will find one per side of black/grey injection molded, plastic strips. You will notice the cranking mechanism is nothing more than a modified worm gear arrangement. Sunroof shade stuck open Got the sunroof shade stuck in the open position after opening the roof to 100%. Taking it off may not be necessary, but it would make it easier to clean all the tracks. Remember to always switch off the power supply to the panoramic roof by setting the car's electrical system in ignition position. I only left disconnected for a couple of minutes before trying each above. 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