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. A quick jerk is required, or the whole panel will move. A Haynes or Bentley manual will help you through. [Editor] There is a Volvo TSB (83910, August 1994) describing a procedure to replace the headliner on the sunroof and the inner panel. [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"). Alternately you can bite the bullet and buy the $300 motor new from your friendly local dealer. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. You'll see them on the front and rear of the opening. Vacuum the accessible portions of the sunroof pan too. There are (2?) Just be careful the vent panel doesn't slip upwards and get caught. The flaw: In 700 sunroofs there is a metal bracket on each side with two grooves in it. the sun roof opens and closes but the shade curtain is stuck in the open position. Open the roof to the vent position. Clicks and doesn't move - gets stuck - usually open - have had to close it manually by taking off cover and using screwdriver. This little procedure will save you $100's of dollars. [Dave Stevens] Tip the sunroof panel up at the back or retract it. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Rounding out the lineup is the top-tier T8 eAWD Plug-in Hybrid. Adjust the sunroof height by operating the sunroof SLIGHTLY in the rearward position and also in the ventilation position, flipped up in the back. How to open sunroof instructions for Volvo XC60 xc70 xc90 . Other car I worked on was a crank-driven roof on an 85 740 GLE, but I think there was no involvement with these cables, except to unclip 'em when the panel came out? Diagrams and Kits. Do one side at a time so the other can be used for reference. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. To reset the 2016 volvo xc60 sunroof you will need to hold the sunroof open switch until the sunroof begins to close. It's just under three feet long, about a half inch wide, grooved eighth inch high. Pressing the close button doesn't do anything, the shade is not moving. malfunctioned would not close with key fob, interior switch or switch on hatch. ! The second groove is closed at the top and open at the bottom, providing secondary (but pivotal) support for the venting mechanism. 2005 Volvo V50. Any help on Ask an Expert Car Questions Volvo Troubleshooting VOLVO-Sebastien, Mechanic Satisfied Customers My experience is your guarantee 20 years of work with over 5.000 satisfied. A few hours job which took me days to trace and fix. (1-2mm). This is a simple process that usually will clear up a lot of the issues with the sunroof. Removing Sunroof Switch. Lubricate the I used a lightweight mallet - no damage to be done because the fabric was being replaced. Don't do anything to the "push back guard", (not necessary) or look for springs or clips, (there aren't any.) I have a vague memory of some cables and small springs? Slide the headliner panel all the CTCCC can be used to repair water leaks between the sunroof glass and gasket. With the roof out, your experience should allow you to fix whatever I have neglected to mention. [JMars ] If you can get the sunroof to open, you can sometimes work from the top down. If your sunroof suddenly becomes stuck open, and it's rainy or cold outside, you've got a major problem. First, ground the sunroof motor by attaching the black wire to one of the sunroof bolts. The device that is connected to the motor/crank via screw cables slides back and forth in these tracks, raising and lowering the panel, which will not be possible unless you can move the crank/motor. My '01 S602.4T sunroof stopped working. [John Seaton]. If the back edge is Snap the strips back in place and you are done. Sunroof Removal. by JimBee 23 Jul 2011, 19:55, Post tubes. This can be caused by circuit overload from a damaged wire or a faulty motor/switch. If the motor won't line up, move the control arm forward on one side Open case carefully to avoid spring, switch assembly from flying behind/over/under workbench. If this happens, the sunroof may not open and close properly. Also, the 1/4" material is much heavier and will pull off the headliner backing board over time faster than the 1/8".). This groove allows a metal pin to slide back and forth, limiting and manipulating the sunroofs vent action. [Editor] Some models have this lip and gasket on the sunroof panel front edge. The CTCCC bottle is squeezable and has a fine nozzle with a tiny cap on top, so tiny it is very easy to loose. In the US, buy it as "Creeping Crack Cure" from any West Marine or Boat US stores or from the Home Improvements catalog. You can unhook them with your coat hanger wire. 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. 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. moonroof seal may be available. the cables at a spot putting it out of synch. There is one towards each upper corner of the cloth cover . I don't have a manual yet so I'm not sure how this is supposed to work. So, if the sunroof is closed but the shade is open, it will rattle. That caused a gap at the rear. 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. The seal sits on the bottom lip and can be removed by pressing down on it. To reinstall, mount it back in the roof opening in the vented position. Nick B. January 4, 2021 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. Reverse polarity to verify both directions. flat and level, while fully and properly closed . But you can't baby it. Then from inside or outside the car(wherever you can get a good bite) give the sunroof headliner a shove(a mighty shove) to the rear. Put the tracks aside. Also when the sunroof is closed if you look on the outside it doesn't appear to be sitting flush like it should.] Now, run motor CW (as seen from below) until it stops, push on momentary switch again. Right where the headliner panel slides over the tray there The sunroof mechanicals are sold as a unit only. The answer is a bit long, but bear with me and you'll be well informed. Looking it up, it's the Front Sunroof Molding (I think there's a Left and Right?). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. by robertabarnes 30 Jul 2011, 12:04, Post With not too much trouble you can get the cables indexed to each other. Now re-connect the ground lead on the battery and test sunroof. Sunroof: Replace Motor with Crank. [Greg]In the UK there is a capillary crack sealant called Capt. [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. My switch had 63 Ohms across these terminals when they should've been around 1-2 Ohms. [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. [Inquiry:] My sunroof motor has died and I do not want to spend $400-500 to replace with a new Volvo motor. 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. Move it back so that about one inch is showing at the rear. It remembers the PSI number I set, so no setting it each time. The two main causes of a stuck sunroof are a lack of power and debris stuck in the sunroof's tracks. What This Fits. Care by Volvo? The reason for this is that the headliner must go under various edges around the car (including under that plastic edge at the sunroof opening) and the 1/4" is too thick to fit. 2. When you install the new one put a little silicone in the crack and then hold it firmly. The cover has something like plumbers putty to waterproof it, so you might want to have some putty on hand. Volvo xc60 ,2016 model electric sunroof, I too had issues with sunroof not closing properly, after speaking to a specialist I was informed there is a Master recent , so I tried it and it worked so here is how First turn ignition on, open sunroof fully ,then close sunroof ,keep finger on button for 30 seconds after closer and master reset will reset the sunroof it does work. [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. The rear just does not lift high enough. There are a couple of causes for this issue. It is held in place by three snap clips and is easy to remove. [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. Alternatively, some silicone sealant would have done the job in minutes. 2007 XC70 2001 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel 2008 R55 MINI S Clubman 07-30-2017, 06:26 PM #7 Leto Atreides II [Tips from Ken Dibnah on stuck sunroofs] Is the roof manual or electric? How strange, but Thank You! Remove the screws from the sides of the pan. In all this took me about 2 hours to do. Tablet key won't stay in -- pops out immediately, so I can't start car, Volvo shop got it work 2 days ago, but t, Yes , have attempted to reset switch holding30 sec,s both directions, Sunroof curtain stuck in the middle. [Tip from Jim Urban] Don't know if you are aware of this, but: to zero out the power motor: If a worm has broken, perhaps, but cleaning in situ should suffice. I first gently pried back the rubber gasket on the glass side and scraped all the crap off to ensure a good seal, then forced the sealant around the perimeter of the glass. Loosen the front catches then adjust the copper screws. Is there a way I can get the shade out an enjoy my sunroof, 2009 v70 45,000 miles. Open up the rear roof part in the vent position and peer inside. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I looked at the seal? Replace the sunroof motor in your Volvo XC60 to correct a sunroof that is stuck open or moving slow, or if your sunroof just doesn't work. With switches free test each one for high resistance through the normally closed circuit - the front (blue or red) connections to side terminals. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Personally, I find the roof control to be over-complicated. My 1995 940 sedan's moon roof had a thin black gasket drop out and can't figure out which edge it goes on. After several days of rain the car is Twist the sunroof so that the front tabs slide out of the tracks. The control mechanisms should now lay flat and be loose, not tight under tension. Some dials don't work. 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. (not just popped up). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. Basically the rear of the roof , when parked, was always about 5mm's below the roof line, while the leading edge was flush. Reinstall the coil springs on the flat bails. How extensive is it to perform, or is it a square peg into a round hole Do you know of a good aftermarket manual crank or motor unit available? Have been doing this for several years and works every time. You should now have the interior and exterior parts of the sunroof. Lubrication. It's likely to be the switch- replacement is pretty straightforward. It may be related to your problem. ENGINE CTCCC instruction say apply at 30 minute intervals until the crack is filled. To do this just loosen the screws that hold teh runner down and gently flex it up about 1/3". Read this tread carefully. Sunroof works. The rear edge of the controls should be pressed upward until the sunroof is at the tilt or ventilation position. To overcome this I glued a piece of cardboard (as in cereal box, although others may come up with a preferred method) to the ivory coloured plastic leaf the follower contacts. Replace your sunroof supports and mechanics with the newer design from a junker. This may take some trial and error but if the motor is working correctly you'll figure it out eventually - HeHe. [Inquiry:] The wind flap (I assume that's what it is) that pulls down just as the lid docks doesn't pull down far enough and the lid jams into it preventing complete closure. When the motor is engaged, the I've used this service in the past and will continue to do so when necessary, Associates of Applied Science in Automotive Management. 2011 XC60 opened sunroof and now it won't close. Sunroofs are designed to add function and features to the Volvo. This is how to fix a stuck sunroof after youve disconnected the battery, and explanation why it happens. Some of the serews are machine screwsa and some are sheet metal screws. Once the sunroof has stopped, recalibration is complete. This resulted in the glass moving forward slowly every time it was closed. Inspecting Lift Arms One thing to do is remove the glass from the sunroof to access the lift arms. I think the gasket around the glass was compressed over the previous 11 years. that resets a lot of stuff All emails please use: jrl1194 (at) aol.com 2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. Anyway, the solution was just to uncouple the retaining arms from the flap (you have to push the flap to a straight up position to do this with it in place), push the arms up out the way, remove the pre-molded resistance piece, bend it appropriately so that it is forcefully "loaded", and reinstall. Try disconnecting again the battery black cable (-) for 12h overnight. WHen disconnecting and reconnecting it have the ignition key in position II. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [Tips from Ken Dibnah] If you have a 740 with an electric sunroof, when the roof is in the fully closed position you should be able to push the closed switch again and have the rear of the roof pop up to the 'vent' position. headliner. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Save up to $4,838 on one of 3,746 used 2021 Volvo XC60s near you. It Pulled fuse to check. This is not the case, it just rained and the headliner is wet. There are two rivets on either side that attach the cables that often come loose. Now, use photographic memory or paper to record colors of wires on each switch (you'll be sorry if you don't). If you do need to remove the sunroof there is an easy method. 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