C70 roof issue

s60 chris · Jun 2nd, 2022, 21:57

Hi all
I’m looking at buying a 2003 Volvo C70 soft top. A very clean straight car but the roof doesn’t work. The warning chime sounds as as if the roof is opening all the time.
I have also noticed the radio doesn’t work at all. I believe there is a power feed goes through the radio to the roof?
Any suggestions would be great .
Thanks in advance.

ITSv40 · Jun 3rd, 2022, 07:56

You need to join the Facebook group - Volvo C70 mark1 roof problems and fixes. You will get a detailed response with full diagnosis of what the issues might be.

Most roof problems are caused by neglect and faulty micro switches. Good luck with the potential purchase - they are fabulous cars.

s60 chris · Jun 4th, 2022, 12:03

Does anyone know if the radio is dead this will also have an effect on the roof ?
Or maybe it has 2 separate issues ?

s60 chris · Jun 4th, 2022, 18:41

Had a good look at this car today turns out the radio only needs the code.
But when opening the button for the roof nothing happens. The current owner said he thought it was the switch. Fitted a new switch , the roof closed , but hasn’t worked since 🤔 I did notice the rear roof hatch cover sits low on the n/s

safrane · Jun 5th, 2022, 09:10

Have you tried manually cycling the roof to fully open and then fully closed.

Jun 2nd, 2022, 21:57	#1
s60 chris New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2022 20:35 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: norwich	C70 roof issue Hi all I’m looking at buying a 2003 Volvo C70 soft top. A very clean straight car but the roof doesn’t work. The warning chime sounds as as if the roof is opening all the time. I have also noticed the radio doesn’t work at all. I believe there is a power feed goes through the radio to the roof? Any suggestions would be great . Thanks in advance.

Jun 3rd, 2022, 07:56	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:29 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	You need to join the Facebook group - Volvo C70 mark1 roof problems and fixes. You will get a detailed response with full diagnosis of what the issues might be. Most roof problems are caused by neglect and faulty micro switches. Good luck with the potential purchase - they are fabulous cars. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com Last edited by ITSv40; Jun 3rd, 2022 at 07:59.

Jun 4th, 2022, 12:03	#3
s60 chris New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2022 20:35 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: norwich	Does anyone know if the radio is dead this will also have an effect on the roof ? Or maybe it has 2 separate issues ?

Jun 4th, 2022, 18:41	#4
s60 chris New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2022 20:35 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: norwich	Had a good look at this car today turns out the radio only needs the code. But when opening the button for the roof nothing happens. The current owner said he thought it was the switch. Fitted a new switch , the roof closed , but hasn’t worked since 🤔 I did notice the rear roof hatch cover sits low on the n/s

Jun 5th, 2022, 09:10	#5
safrane New Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2023 10:40 Join Date: May 2011 Location: bristol	Have you tried manually cycling the roof to fully open and then fully closed.

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