[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. Alternate solution: Drop the whole pan that holds the sunroof in place. 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. A dead motor means that the sunroof is not able to open or close. It took me a while to figure this out, so I hope someone will benefit. The sunroof mechanicals are sold as a unit only. 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. [Tip from John Sargent] The motor (or hand crank) is supposed to move both cables an equal amount. 2018 XC90 Sun Shade roof stuck open? It should not tightly hold down, there should be a little play. It seems the glass is bonded onto a metal frame. (1-2mm). I went ahead and changed the fuse just incase and still nothing. XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. If sunroof is in closed position push sunroof button to rotate the motor CCW to the closed position. It is frankly best to remove the sunroof assembly. No, I didn't have the Key in position II. They all work loose over time and will cause the drive teeth and/or the drive cables to bind, wear out or get the lid misaligned and then the roof will not close. It is held in place by three snap clips and is easy to remove. The sunroof circuitry runs through it for some reason on P2 Volvos. 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. Addition of Plastic Wind Deflector to Roof. 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. is a metal strip along the front edge of the tray with a lip on top. This is useful not just against harsh weather, but also against man made threats. (btw I had paid for the extra tire insurance). I take it out about once every two months, take it apart, clean up the contacts, and it works fine for the next two months. But don't align the gear points directly with the three level plunger - they will interfere when putting the cover back on. I removed the seal around the glass and had a good look. to open the panoramic roof to ventilation position. Replace them with pop rivets or self tapping screws and use a faucet washer over the gear to keep it inplace. 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. It should sit down slightly from the roof but there should be no gaps. Sunshade is stuck fully open. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. wicking under the front cover for the sunroof mechanism. They are at the back of the sunroof, one left and one on right. You should also see a number of Torx screws. How do you reset the sunroof on a Volvo XC90? by VCA 13 May 2011, 10:13, Post On the middle of the three cams there is a white plastic follower that moves a plastic leaf that in turn activates both microswitches. Now test the motor while electrically connected including the ground. They are fairly obvious and easy to access with needle-nose pliers. Get in the car and close the doors. No appointments. 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. 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. The water then reappeared above the guide rails and hence the leak. Push back the panel was far as it will go without undoing anything. Just leave the roof in parked position. Mine would not flip up in the back, in fact one side would not flip up, the other would. Remove the plastic side pieces just under the sunroof if installed by prying outwards by hand. Make sure the sunroof retracting mounts, up front and to the side, are properly positioned and as far forward as possible. The panel just sits on the tracks in the front, and is actually a loose fit. DON'T lose the square plastic retainer/washers mounted on the rearmost screws. The area Will it move at all, will it retract ok and not close, will it flip up in the back? Sunroof Motor and Cable Alignment/Reindexing. Punch rivets through with small screwdriver. tray will catch major amounts of leaking water and get it into the drain 4. Unless 1.7 changed something, you should be swiping for the shade and pressing for the sunroof. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. It was under warranty anyway.. Hopefully that's the end of your moonroof trouble. The groove of the "h" sits over this metal lip with the tall part of the "h" toward the front of the car. down at all, you have a problem. Thanks. Sunroof seals are no longer available from Volvo, but the Go back inside the car and push the headliner back in its slot, but not too far in lest it get jammed, as it likes to do; everything is now revealed. Something about unhooking some springs or clips to remove the "push back guard(?)" Its vehicles are sold in nearly 200 markets, selling approximately 700,000 cars in 2021 alone. NONE of the newer volvos sunroof brackets were snapped, and all were in perfect working order. Don't do anything to the "push back guard", (not necessary) or look for springs or clips, (there aren't any.) Sunroof Alignment: Won't Retract Properly. Swiping once will open shade and swiping again will open roof. If the sunroof needs more extensive repair, remove all screws and lift out the sunroof. Adjust these so that leading edge of sunroof is 1 MM lower than car roof.Adjust trailing edge 1 MM higher than car roof. That way, I didn't have to do a bunch of re-adjusting of the sunroof itself when reassembling. to close the panoramic roof from fully open position. [Editor] To clear blockages in the tubes, use a long cable with a non-snagging end or a narrower vinyl tube so you can rotate it within the drain tube as it is pushed down from the sunroof. The blue and red wires at the two prong connector should be +12V or -12V depending on sunroof momentary switch position. I'd noticed my sunroof wasn't totally flush but thought maybe that is easy way things are. To fix it, take the motor out and "zero" it. As I said, it has worked for me, no more wind noise! Sunroof shade stuck open Got the sunroof shade stuck in the open position after opening the roof to 100%. Open up the rear roof part in the vent position and peer inside. the drains were clean. See the FAQ section for instructions to remove it. 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. http://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/searchresults.aspx?searchterm=capt. Look for warping, physical damage etc. The vent can "pop-up on you and get wedged over the metal cross-piece. Yesterday, my 11 year old son opened the sunroof while my wife was driving, and now it won't close. replace the motor and tighten all screws. Bend the end to form a small hook, Pull the edge of the sunroof liner down at the end sticking up (remember your sunroof should be in the vent position). This could cause some damage to the interior of the car. Pull the whole assembly toward the front of the car and out the sunroof hole. For example, a sunroof can be broken if the plastic parts are damaged or scratched. Re-install, adjust, and problem solved. How is the perforated sunroof cover during mid summer day. Run motor forward (1-2 secs). Disconnect the rear of the coil springs on either side where they are connected to the flat spring bails. This should recalibrate the system. The tracks at the rear of the panel move the panel up and down, either to pull it down before retracting or to pop the rear of the panel up for the 'vent' position, and if they are damaged or too gunked up, they will resist opening. 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. White 2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription AWD Automatic with Geartronic I4 . cam follower was correct and that the roof will continue to work properly. When you have adjusted one side to match the other, re-install the motor and try it electrically. There are black plastic cam followers that activate one microswitch each on the top and bottom cams. The 2021 Volvo XC90 vs. 2021 Genesis GV80 are both luxury SUV crossovers with many similarities. The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. You will see a large slotted screw, possibly with a ball bearing in the middle of it. If the screws are loose, tighten them, if missing, find and replace. The dealer said the 2016 model had issues with water getting in and causing electrical problems. While the motor is out, carefully pry the It is considered to be one of the safest cars on the market and comes with a host of safety features. accessory fuses, but they look good. 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. Pry off the rear gutter arms away from the frame. To the parking voucher offer. 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. My switch had 63 Ohms across these terminals when they should've been around 1-2 Ohms. [Editor: see overhaul notes above. My 1995 940 sedan's moon roof had a thin black gasket drop out and can't figure out which edge it goes on. Do not allow children to play with the controls. There is also a wind deflector. On ours it's the switch. [Dave Rogers] If your car has a sunroof, replacing the headliner is more difficult. 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 sunroof motor (at the front of the sunroof pan). [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. It is important to clean the sunroof tracks, because dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. It seemed a little odd as it was leaking from both sides. Top Contributors this Month View All shaunmtravis 4 Replies. I should also note that the job is slightly easier if you remove the retaining arms entire connection bracket. I . Can be done in quick succession and both will happen at same time. V60, V60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid and V60 Cross Country from model year 2019 to 2022. Replace the mechanisms by removing the two SMALL circlips with a small screwdriver. Reinstall the gear to the roof. 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. [Tips on Motor and Cam Follower Overhaul] There have been some comments recently about 740 electric sunroof problems. Go to Volvo . Use a screwdriver to depress the bearing and turn the screw to manually operate the roof. Replacing the fabric should be easy from here on out. The sunroof works great, only the shade won't move Any ideas of what could be happening? [Response: Dennis Jeong ] Tilt the roof up and pull both of the cover flap spring rod loose (it pulls toward the rear of the car). The car was purchased and driven off lot in pristine condition. dry inside. The dealer said the 2016 model had issues with water getting in and causing electrical problems. Volvo Car UK Limited authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 678616. My sun roof was jamming in the rear raised position and I fixed it in this way. There are two rivets on either side that attach the cables that often come loose. Test the speed of the motor by inserting a screwdriver into the center of the motor, in the area where the nylon brush is attached. XC90 T6 2006 No dash, windows, sunroof, wipers, indicators and no start. The headliner will release from these two clips when you push it back. They can be removed without removing anything else by using a small jewelers screwdriver to move the microswitch plungers out of the way of the selenoid actuator. 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