When the motor was loose, it moved one cable without moving the other, and the cables are no longer indexed to each other. The rear pops into place by the action of the racks, those that are most likely damaged, and its position is adjusted by the screws that you remove to take off the panel, as well as by the position of the worms when the motor shuts off - you can observe this as the worm should sit in the bottom of the rack, holding it flush, when the motor stops turning. If your electric sunroof will not retract, you can manually close it using a screwdriver. Pull up on the back of the sunroof which exposes the clips that hold the sunroof in place. wicking under the front cover for the sunroof mechanism. Make sure motor is electrically connected to sunroof connector and ground. Thanks, DGM, for directing me to that thread. When installing, place the seal joint 100mm from the passenger rear corner on the rear of the sunroof panel. I've used this service in the past and will continue to do so when necessary, Associates of Applied Science in Automotive Management. Some common reasons include the following: Dead Battery: The battery could be dead, or the connections to the battery may be corroded. Now the motor can be reinstalled. Diagrams and Kits. The other thing is to remove the cover from the sunroof motor. 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. To access the screws on the front will require you to 'spring' the wind deflector open wider than normal. Basically a reset of the CEM or one of the other XEM on the P2 model, V70, S60, V70-XC and XC-70 Cross Country 2001-2007, 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, https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums 11&t=17479, P2 sunroof stuck open; how to manually close it, [2001 V70 2.4T] Front left power window won't auto-close, 96 850R Removal of Air Vent Open Close Flap, 2008 s60: CEM-DD00, CEM-DD01 Headlights go ON and OFF, Fuel filler door open/close. Therefore, being able to deal with these problems quickly and cost effectively can be helpful and asking Experts online for answers or solutions can create a great opportunity to troubleshoot and resolve the problem yourself. 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. The sunroof on my 960 was leaking between the glass and its plastic/rubber surround. Use key in door to shut off alarm. Get a coat hanger and cut out the straight part. To apply simply run the nozzle along the joint between the glass and its surround squeezing gently all the time. How do I properly time the crank with these cycles?. With the roof out, your experience should allow you to fix whatever I have neglected to mention. They can be broke or lost. With not too much trouble you can get the cables indexed to each other. If you are facing other Volvo sunroof problems and need answers and solutions, verified Experts online can be helpful and informative to arrive at answers, quickly and economically, from the comfort of your home. 2011 xc60. Close the sunroof and make adjustments. Don't do anything to the "push back guard", (not necessary) or look for springs or clips, (there aren't any.) [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). 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. 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. Press and hold the switch for at least five seconds, so that the sunroof closes. Remove the cover. A few hours job which took me days to trace and fix. Sunroof won't close. The first thing that You will need to do is press and hold the tilt up switch until the roof goes all the way up and then starts to come back down. [Tips from Dan Williams] Removing the sunroof is not as daunting as you might think. There is a space between the gasket at the rear and the roof. Sunroof Motor. Lift the sunroof panel out of the roof (with care) . They are at the back of the sunroof, one left and one on right. It's held by two clips in the front. If no 12V supply is available (I use an old Sun computer power supply) test in the car (see below). V70 XC sunroof not working. Use a screw driver or needle nose pliers to release the springs that hold the sunroof liner to the roof. The interesting thing was what I noticed when I examined NEWER Volvos. Now, I have bigger issues to deal with so the project has taken a backseat completely. 10 minute. [Jeff] My leak was where the glass was laminated to the frame. The adjustment screws on my sunroof were maxed, and the sunroof was still low. 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. Sunroof Won't Open to Vent Position. was engaged the roof was "racking" against itself and was binding so it 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 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. Sunroof Alignment: Won't Retract Properly. Once you have the moonroof seal The panel just sits on the tracks in the front, and is actually a loose fit. To deal with this issue, remove the A pillar panels off to inspect the hose and elbow. Re-lube was done with spray lithium grease, but beware the close proximity to headliner et al, the grease fairly flies about and careful masking is required. Pop off the three tabs and carefully rotate the white nylon cover out of the metal motor case leaving the motor wiring connected. Resetting Volvo panoramic sunroof auto closing / opening Leno Kim 316 subscribers Subscribe 27K views 4 years ago Hold switch downward at 1st step till fully carry on curtain and roof glass. It'll be IN STOCK at your local dealer (unless they just sold the last one). flat and level, while fully and properly closed . Sunroof Headliner Replacement. 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). 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). by JimBee 23 Jul 2011, 19:55, Post the cables at a spot putting it out of synch. Remove the two screws holding the plastic cover (2 #10 torx screws), Cut the headliner as required to get access to the motor - only cut areas that will be covered by the plastic cover. At least thats how it was on my C30. I repaired it myself using a $10 roll of butyl rubber window sealant We are open for Sales and Service, learn how our processes have been optimized for safety. It's just under three feet long, about a half inch wide, grooved eighth inch high. 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. 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. the sun roof opens and closes but the shade curtain is stuck in the open position. by ninearrow 23 Jul 2011, 18:58, Post How to open sunroof instructions for Volvo XC60 xc70 xc90 . [Tip from Jim Urban] Don't know if you are aware of this, but: to zero out the power motor: Not on this run of 960's anyway. Install the front screws, then the side screws . Loosen the front catches then adjust the copper screws. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. Reinstall the gear to the roof. End result is an absolutely quiet windflap. The vent can "pop-up on you and get wedged over the metal cross-piece. Most of the water sits there what is it? Moonroofs. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Sometimes the transmission will slip on The sunroof works great, only the shade won't move Any ideas of what could be happening? You may have to adjust any slight bend out when you put it all back in. My 1995 940 sedan's moon roof had a thin black gasket drop out and can't figure out which edge it goes on. Retiming motor (electrically installed in car): Sunroof Won't Stop at Close: Motor Defective. This gives minimum wind noise. [Rick Tilghman] Over time the sealing ring around the sunroof's edge becomes worn and frayed, allowing water to leak in regardless of how the roof is seated. The cardboard was positioned so that the follower would contact it, thus compensating for the presumed wear to the tip of the follower. MVS Forums Contributorbrandonbeach14 disconnected his 2001 V70s battery, and now his sunroof wont open. My electric sunroof wont open after I had to disconnect the battery cables in the engine bay to get to the O2 Sensor connection below. The proper solution, IMHO, is to replace the gasket. [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. It also enhances the look of the car and can be easily operated through controls on your dashboard. I looked at the seal? Leaks can ruin the headliner and backer board in short order. by RickG 26 Dec 2016, 11:12, Post A little investigation showed the water was accessory fuses, but they look good. 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. Run motor forward (1-2 secs). My daily driver and GORGEOUS 2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! Open the roof in the vent position and use a flashlight to take a closer look. I like this new generation of digital compressors because it makes getting to your PSI simple. 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. [John Seaton]. Remove the metal stock wind deflector and it should reveal the motor driven gear where it engages the cables. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. There could be several reasons why a Volvo won't start. Take your time, have a friend assist, maybe even videotape the entire procedure, just in case. Snap the strips back in place and you are done. 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. To fix it, take the motor out and "zero" it. Problem in the switch(es) internal to the motor unit. My '01 S602.4T sunroof stopped working. Then close the roof and hook the springs back on with the help of the coat hanger hook. The sunroof assembly should come out now. A quick jerk is required, or the whole panel will move. 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). Read this tread carefully. I then applied some grease to the surface of the cam with the hope of minimizing further wear and put everything back together. If motor doesn't stop in same position, adjust it using a screwdriver. Replacing the fabric should be easy from here on out. Loosen the four screws with M5 8 mm socket and lift the glass. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. Clogged drain pipe causing the sunroof to not open XC60. But don't align the gear points directly with the three level plunger - they will interfere when putting the cover back on. This is not the case, it just rained and the headliner is wet. [Charles Salley] I used a black silicone trim sealant from my local auto parts store that came with a fine nozzle attachment to force the product into tight areas. Sunroof Stuck Open: Check Electricals. I checked, I also have a delima with my sunroof shade jammed up an, 2009 v70 45,000 miles. Hold the motor in your hand and run the motor rearwards to the stop position (4-5 secs). Always 12V, and it does not change when the control button is moved. I will also not discuss 140's and 240's since I have only experience with 700's. 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