V70 Body/Trim: - Sunroof rattle - Page 2

oldgreybloke · Mar 18th, 2013, 17:38

There is about 4-5mm of vertical movement both front corners which feels slightly damped ie, it doesn't rattle. There is about 2-3 mm at the rear corners that is more free and produces a rattling noise. I always thought it was the sliding cover that rattled when it was in the open position. Another mystery solved although I'm not sure I am going to mess with it as I rarely open it in the UK climate! Oh, nearly forgot 2001 v70.

RM955I · Mar 18th, 2013, 17:49

I use my sunroof a lot. Being a 'biker' I often have it on tilt to get fresh air in the car and often open it on long journeys.....it seems a shame not to use it. I rarely pull the blind as I like the feeling of light airiness it gives.

Aveton Gifford · Mar 18th, 2013, 18:34

Hey Jamena, found this on the inter-web thingy whilst searching, you will have to join the forum to see the pictures (it's the same as joining this forum) but it appears to be the answer:

http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-c...-rattle-37621/

where mine is loose there is a bolt, so I am fairly sure it will need to be tightened, unfortunately I wont have the car until Saturday, so if you try this first let me know how it goes

jamena · Mar 18th, 2013, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aveton Gifford

Hey Jamena, found this on the inter-web thingy whilst searching, you will have to join the forum to see the pictures (it's the same as joining this forum) but it appears to be the answer:

http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-c...-rattle-37621/

where mine is loose there is a bolt, so I am fairly sure it will need to be tightened, unfortunately I wont have the car until Saturday, so if you try this first let me know how it goes

well done i am going to have a look tomorrow I will let you know how i got on.
James

Aveton Gifford · Mar 23rd, 2013, 18:19

I finally fixed this today, here is a link to the thread

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=176304

jamena · Mar 23rd, 2013, 19:02

good job well documented I have not had a chance to do mine because of the weather. I know exactly what to do now thanks to you'
you should blog it.
james

jamena · Mar 24th, 2013, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aveton Gifford

I finally fixed this today, here is a link to the thread

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=176304

did mine this morning i tightened 3 of the 4 screws by 1/4 turn rattle now gone thank you Aveton Gifford.
James

Aveton Gifford · Mar 24th, 2013, 16:08

Glad you got it sorted mate, I must say, sad as it is, I have been driving today with the sunroof blind back and a big smile on my face

Nothing feels as good as when you fix something yourself!

Aveton Gifford · Mar 24th, 2013, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamena

you should blog it.
james

I have no idea what that means!

oldgreybloke · Mar 26th, 2013, 17:27

but no. Thanks for an excellent post but it's not fixed mine. I tightened the screws (they were not really loose anyway), tried raising and lowering the position of the roof when shut but I still have the rattle. There seems to be some play in the connection between the retaining arms that the rearmost bolts attach to (just visible in Aveton's 4th and 5th photos) or another part of the mechanism in that area and that's what is causing the rattle. So, it's back to the drawing board or ignore it as I have done for the last 80000 miles

Mar 18th, 2013, 17:49	#12
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	I use my sunroof a lot. Being a 'biker' I often have it on tilt to get fresh air in the car and often open it on long journeys.....it seems a shame not to use it. I rarely pull the blind as I like the feeling of light airiness it gives. __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Mar 18th, 2013, 18:34	#13
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:33 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	Look Jamena Hey Jamena, found this on the inter-web thingy whilst searching, you will have to join the forum to see the pictures (it's the same as joining this forum) but it appears to be the answer: http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-c...-rattle-37621/ where mine is loose there is a bolt, so I am fairly sure it will need to be tightened, unfortunately I wont have the car until Saturday, so if you try this first let me know how it goes

Mar 23rd, 2013, 19:02	#16
jamena Senior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South coast, West Sussex View Photos By: jamena	good job well documented I have not had a chance to do mine because of the weather. I know exactly what to do now thanks to you' you should blog it. james __________________ S60 D5 S 2003. 100,000 miles

Mar 18th, 2013, 17:38	#11
oldgreybloke Master Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: peterborough	There is about 4-5mm of vertical movement both front corners which feels slightly damped ie, it doesn't rattle. There is about 2-3 mm at the rear corners that is more free and produces a rattling noise. I always thought it was the sliding cover that rattled when it was in the open position. Another mystery solved although I'm not sure I am going to mess with it as I rarely open it in the UK climate! Oh, nearly forgot 2001 v70.

Mar 23rd, 2013, 18:19	#15
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:33 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	I finally fixed this today, here is a link to the thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=176304

Mar 24th, 2013, 16:08	#18
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:33 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	Glad you got it sorted mate, I must say, sad as it is, I have been driving today with the sunroof blind back and a big smile on my face Nothing feels as good as when you fix something yourself!

Mar 26th, 2013, 17:27	#20
oldgreybloke Master Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: peterborough	but no. Thanks for an excellent post but it's not fixed mine. I tightened the screws (they were not really loose anyway), tried raising and lowering the position of the roof when shut but I still have the rattle. There seems to be some play in the connection between the retaining arms that the rearmost bolts attach to (just visible in Aveton's 4th and 5th photos) or another part of the mechanism in that area and that's what is causing the rattle. So, it's back to the drawing board or ignore it as I have done for the last 80000 miles

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