Body/Trim: 850: - stuck sunroof

Cypher007 · May 16th, 2024, 14:57

anyone know how to free up cables on electric sunroofs? mines got 2 and ones jammed. sort of worm gear type setup.

vol · May 16th, 2024, 17:56

Hi I use some tips from this chap he gits into the sunroof motor around
3:12 mins..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiDZqKKaMC8
hope this helps

Cheers Vol.

Cypher007 · May 17th, 2024, 09:12

ive watched Rob and his video are really useful as not many youtubers bother with the 850. ive had the motor out in the past and its fine it just seems to be the cable thats stuck.

Seacombe2379 · May 26th, 2024, 19:57

Did you have any joys?

Mine is the same the drivers side is stuck passenger is free motor works fine.

Looks like a headliner down job I think.

Have you braved it yet?

May 16th, 2024, 14:57	#1
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May 16th, 2024, 17:56	#2
vol Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:30 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	Hi I use some tips from this chap he gits into the sunroof motor around 3:12 mins..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiDZqKKaMC8 hope this helps Cheers Vol. __________________

May 17th, 2024, 09:12	#3
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	ive watched Rob and his video are really useful as not many youtubers bother with the 850. ive had the motor out in the past and its fine it just seems to be the cable thats stuck. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

May 26th, 2024, 19:57	#4
Seacombe2379 Old bricks must live Last Online: May 26th, 2024 20:50 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Melrose View Photos By: Seacombe2379	Did you have any joys? Mine is the same the drivers side is stuck passenger is free motor works fine. Looks like a headliner down job I think. Have you braved it yet? __________________ '98 Volvo S70 2.5 10V SR Black on Black - "Brojekt" '04 XC90 2.4 D5 Blue on Black 242k D5T5 S3 - "Reliable Daily" DIED @249k By Aux Belt '09 S80 2.4 D5 SE Sport Blue on Beige - "Barge"

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