The panel should "snap" out of its holders in the front and slide back into the roof completely. Move it back so that about one inch is showing at the rear. If you're getting proper voltage to the motor verify brown ground wire is well grounded (very important!). Something about unhooking some springs or clips to remove the "push back guard(?)" The adjustment screws on my sunroof were maxed, and the sunroof was still low. Do not allow children to play with the controls. Now, run motor CW (as seen from below) until it stops, push on momentary switch again. If nothing moves as you move the crank towards 'vent', push up gently through that small rectangular opening inside the headliner on the rear of the panel to help it along, by just pushing it free of the roof. Taking it off may not be necessary, but it would make it easier to clean all the tracks. Pull the sunroof lining back so it is inside the roof. Maybe mine wasn't that far out but this didn't seem to make any difference, other than adjusting just how wide it opens. [Responses] It does seem to cut the wind noise. Operated the remote twice. [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. VehicleHistory.com To remove the liner: With the liner out of the way you can check all the bolts and screws. Moonroof is conected with alarm, and if alarm goes bad, moonroof won-t work. Everything else on the car is working fine. JavaScript is disabled. Sunroof Won't Open After Battery Was Disconnected?? If the car is switched off, turn the start knob to START and release the knob. Basically the rear of the roof , when parked, was always about 5mm's below the roof line, while the leading edge was flush. 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. [Tip from Jim Urban] Don't know if you are aware of this, but: to zero out the power motor: [Tips from George Holmer] To convert your manual sunroof to a electric one and enjoy the luxury of a smooth, button operated opening and closing of the sunroof, simply do as follows: At a breakers yard, find a sunroof motor, a motor cover colour matched to your headlining and a switch matching your dash style. The sunroof is still stuck shut. Note: you HAVE to remove the sunroof to do this since the ring slips off from the bottom. This should recalibrate the system. Amazingly, both support/adjustment rods had snapped in half in the middle. 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. Install the motor. 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. Worth the bother? Connect with a verified mechanic in minutes. 1 4 4 comments Best Add a Comment galactica_pegasus 4 yr. ago While the motor is out, carefully pry the The rear just does not lift high enough. Will it move at all, will it retract ok and not close, will it flip up in the back? In both cases, this noise is often also relating to a seal trouble. [JMars ] If you can get the sunroof to open, you can sometimes work from the top down. The roof could also be damaged if this happens, which could cause the roof to leak and for water to enter the vehicle. Be carefull with the inner panel. The pull the red and blue wire to the switch which you have fitted in a spare switch socket and attach red to red and blue to blue. Is there some other solution? Home VOLVO XC90 2019 VOLVO XC90 Sale Record (2023) BADVIN Report. It can also be used for ventilation. 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. 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. Volvo XC90 Forum is the premier Volvo XC90 community. Now re-connect the ground lead on the battery and test sunroof. On this disk are three cams. If Your 2016 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a sunroof, You'll need to -- from time to time -- be able to perform a sunroof reset. Never had a problem. No high fees. [Tip from Tom Irwin] Most of the posts I've seen here describe access as through the rear with the roof up in tilt/vent position. 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. Yes the screen goes back an then the roof jumps but will not open it will pop up to the vent mode but not slide back. 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. 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). Lubrication. Put it all back together in reverse order and recalibrate. [Symptom: I have a 90 740 GLE and noticed that the sunroof is getting stuck when trying to close. Loosen the hose clamps from the drain hoses and remove the hoses. 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. It was then that I noticed water between the weather seal and glass on my glass panel. If this happens, there will be no power being sent to the motor that operates the sunroof. Again, make sure the ground is well grounded. For electric sunroofs remove the cover and tighten the motor mounting screws. 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. This bond had gone in places and was letting water through. Make sure the sunroof retracting mounts, up front and to the side, are properly positioned and as far forward as possible. 1 Turn the ignition switch to position 1. 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. 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. This will expose all parts, and adjustment screws. 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. Debris that creeps onto the sunroof pan can also clog the drain outlets in the pan corners. From the outside, release the spring clips from the sunroof lining, a pair of needle nose pliers works for this. After you get one side of the sunroof where it is supposed to be, remove the motor, and look up at the cables. 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. This extender has springloaded ends that slip over silver arm extentions from the front groove. Sunroofs are better compared to canvas tops because they are able to be opened and closed with ease. tracks and the sliding mechanism. tray will catch major amounts of leaking water and get it into the drain 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. Sorry to hear that, I have a annual membership in a local car wash and I wash my car sometimes every other day and never had an issue although it is not a touch free wash (free dealer carwash is too far and way too slow). Maintenance, Warranty Issues & Troubleshooting. the cables at a spot putting it out of synch. The result that when the motor If you get a screeching siren, it's time to look elsewhere. XC40 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 onwards. [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. If no 12V supply is available (I use an old Sun computer power supply) test in the car (see below). Remove the crank and reposition it pointing straight ahead. The area Electric Sunroof Motor Overhaul. I do not have them on my roof, but maybe on an older one? Just be careful the vent panel doesn't slip upwards and get caught. 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. How do you reset the sunroof on a Volvo XC90? 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. Just bought a 2005 XC90 and put on about 1,000 trouble-free miles. Hold both the driver window and passenger window switches in the. Some 900's have a moonroof, a glass panel instead of stamped steel, like my 965, and I will not address them. [Greg]In the UK there is a capillary crack sealant called Capt. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. Twist the sunroof so that the front tabs slide out of the tracks. Run motor forward (1-2 secs). There are 8 to 12 screws that hold it in place. moonroof seal may be available. Disconnect the rear of the coil springs on either side where they are connected to the flat spring bails. Still a problem? 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. V60, V60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid and V60 Cross Country from model year 2019 to 2022. I went ahead and changed the fuse just incase and still nothing. 960 Sunroof Adjustment. First, ground the sunroof motor by attaching the black wire to one of the sunroof bolts. WRONG! If the sunroof does not work, it could also be due to loose wires in the electrical system of the car. Move that arm back to neutral position and try it on the other side. Remove the metal stock wind deflector and it should reveal the motor driven gear where it engages the cables. [Editor] There is a Volvo TSB (83910, August 1994) describing a procedure to replace the headliner on the sunroof and the inner panel. The front of the roof pops up into position only by riding up on the collapsed wind deflector. As I said, it has worked for me, no more wind noise! I then applied some grease to the surface of the cam with the hope of minimizing further wear and put everything back together. Retiming motor (electrically installed in car): Sunroof Won't Stop at Close: Motor Defective. It was disconnected for about 45 minutes. Just leave the roof in parked position. Remove the mechanism too and replace with motor, this is a direct fit. It's held by two clips in the front. Swiping once will open shade and swiping again will open roof. This vehicle was introduced in 2002 and has become a hit among customers. Replace the circlips, again needle nose pliers work here. Advantageous parking at Frankfurt airport: Benefit until March 31, 2023 from booking online and save additional 5% with your online voucher: "Heart2023". around the tubes which the cables run in is supposed to be filled with [Response: Rob Bareiss] You wouldn't be the first person to have a bad sunroof switch in a 740/940 with a power sunroof. 07-16-2004, 07:28 AM #5. barrysharp. However, when I pulled all the parts I noticed that a cout hanger looking piece of metal was sticking out from under one of the retaining arms connected to the sunroof. When the motor was loose, it moved one cable without moving the other, and the cables are no longer indexed to each other. V70, S60, V70-XC and XC-70 Cross Country 2001-2007, Mod note. Slide the headliner panel all the Remember to always switch off the power supply to the panoramic roof by setting the car's electrical system in ignition position. I removed the seal around the glass and had a good look. R . How do I properly time the crank with these cycles?. Can be done in quick succession and both will happen at same time. It also turns out that these pieces and their accompanying brackets aren't stainless, because the whole damned thing was rusting like mad. This little procedure will save you $100's of dollars. Wind deflector definately worth it!! S60 and S60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 to 2022. The only manual that will adequately address this is the Volvo factory body manual (Body Fittings: Exterior/ TP 8202201). A dead motor means that the sunroof is not able to open or close. Bluetooth technology is built into this Volvo XC90, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Just purchased a CPO 2016 XC90 T6 around Thanksgiving and it's been at the dealer 3 times totaling about 3 weeks for a sunroof issue. There are black plastic cam followers that activate one microswitch each on the top and bottom cams. 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. Press the button downward once to close the panoramic roof from ventilation position. flat and level, while fully and properly closed . Are they ok, are screws missing or are they loose? I opened my cars roof sun shade and it won't close. It should not tightly hold down, there should be a little play. 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. Do not open the panoramic roof when load carriers are fitted. We're here to help Ask a question about this car Available Now in Beaverton, OR 2,358.2 miles Tue - Sat: 10am - 7pm Monday & Sunday: Closed 10750 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008 (855)-744-3801 I'd Like to See This Car Top Features Momentum Plus Package Climate Package Convenience Package Vision Package Am/Fm Stereo Driver Vanity Mirror Put the tracks aside. Sunroof won't open more than 3/4. On ours it's the switch. The sunroof should be moved so that it is under even pressure on all sides. Sunroof Sticks When Closing. stuck half open / closed or making an awful noise when trying to move it. Now the motor can be reinstalled. You should now have the interior and exterior parts of the sunroof. Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. [Editor] The sunroof switch fails frequently, usually showing intermittent symptoms, because of the high current loads through the switch. Turn on and off the car 5 times. Close the sunroof and make adjustments. T20 screws that hold the gutter channel to the frame. For example, a sunroof can be broken if the plastic parts are damaged or scratched. 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. Replace them with pop rivets or self tapping screws and use a faucet washer over the gear to keep it inplace. The cross profile of the rubber strip is "h" shaped. to close the panoramic roof from fully open position. The power to the sunroof may also be malfunctioning, which could cause it to not work at all. Or do it w/o disconnecting the battery? Pull, shove, whatever. I'll try JRL's 1st and then yours if needed and let you know. That caused a gap at the rear. It's likely to be the switch- replacement is pretty straightforward. Over time the hoop can become loose and move slightly inwards each time the door is shut. It should close from vent postion. This happens to me every time I do a battery. If the screws are loose, tighten them, if missing, find and replace. Obviously when the car was built, the motor was installed first and then covered by the headliner. Remove the crank from the drive gear shaft. The panoramic sunroof is divided into two glasses. The Volvo Genuine Part number is 9483170. crowcrow. Sunroof Headliner Replacement. Now, use photographic memory or paper to record colors of wires on each switch (you'll be sorry if you don't). [Qeury] My sunroof motor loosened up on the right side and now my panel is off kilter. 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. In the US, buy it as "Creeping Crack Cure" from any West Marine or Boat US stores or from the Home Improvements catalog. With the roof out, your experience should allow you to fix whatever I have neglected to mention. 2023 Volvo XC90 Core: Price, specs, and features 2023 Volvo XC90 Ultimate: Price, specs, and features There's an XC90 luxury SUV for every need Since the Volvo XC90 was first unveiled to the public in January 2001, it has been a favorite among midsize SUV lovers and Volvo loyalists alike . Get a coat hanger and cut out the straight part. does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. 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 sunroof may not open or close properly if it is damaged or has been opened and closed a lot. Get Volvocars involved if your dealer is giving you trouble. A shove will release. [Response: Kerry] (Applies to 1986 765) With your sunroof in the vent position you can remove the sunroof liner and check all the bolts on the mechanism and rail to realign the sunroof. Replace the screws leaving them loose so the sunroof can be adjusted for height, which will be done now. My experience with my '90 740 GLE follows. Front air deflector hinges and side pivot arm pins. If the motor works normally it is likely your sunroof is binding and you should drop the headliner and dive headfirst into that problem, If motor still just clicks test the motor itself by putting 12V across the actual motor terminals (not the connector) and see if the motor runs smoothly. Remove the drive gear from the roof. Review engine, brake issues, error codes and more with a Mechanic Online in just minutes. Emergency Retraction. sunroof won't open. My leak took three applications with another four specifically around the bulge. 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. Sunroof: Replace Crank with Motor. 2. CTCCC can be used to repair water leaks between the sunroof glass and gasket. Seized sunroof motor. 7. Also, the 1/4" material is much heavier and will pull off the headliner backing board over time faster than the 1/8".). The motor that operates the sunroof may also malfunction and cause it to not work at all. They can be easily found by looking at the pan for where they protruce. Now just pull the whole assembly out through the top. 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. It may also not work at all if it has been damaged beyond repair. Take your time, have a friend assist, maybe even videotape the entire procedure, just in case. How to operate the panoramic roof in your car is described below. 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