sunroof glass rattling

[big shrek]

just got out my car and shut the door and heard a rattle so shut it again and noticed the sunroof was rattling so i opened the roof and shut it again but it still is loose,where it lifts up on tilt if your inside the car you can move the glass up and down by hand maybe 5-6mm travel

any ideas?

[big shrek]

also when driving i get alot of wind noise from inside the car near the sunroof

[Wobbly Dave]

I have heard of these things & TBH they are difficult to solve. Even Techmasters in Volvo have a hard time. Maybe sourcing one from a breakers yard for bushes or just a straight swap - a difficult task in itself. HTH

[Happygilmore78]

I have had this since i bought mine - to be honest have tried a lot and nothing was permanent. I tightened all the bolts, visible and some only visible from taking things off - in fact was thinking about putting a new seal on there just in case it had worn away over time and not as tight a fit

Solution for me which cost £0 is to drive the car with sunroof on vent everytime - no rattle, no problem! otherwise I would just pull my hair out looking for the cause, that or spend a fortune at Volvo sorting it.

[big shrek]

I have had this since i bought mine - to be honest have tried a lot and nothing was permanent. I tightened all the bolts, visible and some only visible from taking things off - in fact was thinking about putting a new seal on there just in case it had worn away over time and not as tight a fit

Solution for me which cost £0 is to drive the car with sunroof on vent everytime - no rattle, no problem! otherwise I would just pull my hair out looking for the cause, that or spend a fortune at Volvo sorting it.

the rattling doesnt bother me but its leaking water badly at the back and a little at the front........need help urgently

[big shrek]

the rattling doesnt bother me but its leaking water badly at the back and a little at the front........need help urgently

anybody know where i can get a new seal from and how much?

[RTS70R]

Had an issue with my sunroof at weekend

it didn't appear loose at all but it ejected from the car

initially i thought it had been pushed back but upon inspection it was gone

a quick look down the road but found nothing i also looked back when
it got loud but saw nothing fall off

the brackets are a mix of plastic and cast metal all sheared off

i was travelling lets say fast for legal reasons but not something i hadn't done before

ebay delivered one today
can get rid of the mdf board now

[big shrek]

Had an issue with my sunroof at weekend

it didn't appear loose at all but it ejected from the car

initially i thought it had been pushed back but upon inspection it was gone

a quick look down the road but found nothing i also looked back when
it got loud but saw nothing fall off

the brackets are a mix of plastic and cast metal all sheared off

i was travelling lets say fast for legal reasons but not something i hadn't done before

ebay delivered one today
can get rid of the mdf board now

how much you pay cos i cant find one anywhere,looks like i will have to silicone it up for now.you fitting it yourself?

[RTS70R]

i paid 75 for mine delivered

but have details of one for 50 delivered if your interested

will fit mine this week looks to be simple enough
might have to get the gazebo out to stay dry

[Happygilmore78]

Another thing to check buddy is that the roof is sitting flat when closed. Mine didnt when I got it, so I adjusted it so it sealed properly.

Not saying it is your issue, but if it doesnt close properly, it may be letting in a bit of sky wee.

Just 4 bolts behind the long plastic trim, real easy.

[big shrek]

Another thing to check buddy is that the roof is sitting flat when closed. Mine didnt when I got it, so I adjusted it so it sealed properly.

Not saying it is your issue, but if it doesnt close properly, it may be letting in a bit of sky wee.

Just 4 bolts behind the long plastic trim, real easy.

did your glass move up and down slightly then? which 4 bolts where matey?

[Happygilmore78]

Yes, it still does a little, but not so much since i tightened these bolts - if you can give me till later, I will nip out and take some pics to show you where the bolts are.

So after you have seen the pics you basically shut the roof, loosen the bolts either front or back first, then push roof till it sites flat, then tighten and move onto other side (front or back)

The bolts are hidden at first behind some trim, but I will get a picture up to show you bud.

Wont stop the rattling totally, but did quieten mine down a little bit, and it now sits flush.

[big shrek]

Yes, it still does a little, but not so much since i tightened these bolts - if you can give me till later, I will nip out and take some pics to show you where the bolts are.

So after you have seen the pics you basically shut the roof, loosen the bolts either front or back first, then push roof till it sites flat, then tighten and move onto other side (front or back)

The bolts are hidden at first behind some trim, but I will get a picture up to show you bud.

Wont stop the rattling totally, but did quieten mine down a little bit, and it now sits flush.

cheers matey it sounds like thats what i need to do

[big shrek]

Another thing to check buddy is that the roof is sitting flat when closed. Mine didnt when I got it, so I adjusted it so it sealed properly.

Not saying it is your issue, but if it doesnt close properly, it may be letting in a bit of sky wee.

Just 4 bolts behind the long plastic trim, real easy.

you manage to get any pics matey?

[Happygilmore78]

Here you go bud

Trim to remove (slides to back of car, held on by 3 clips).....
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/monkeyminge/8d9cf966.jpg

Exposed screws to loosen slightly (2 either side).....
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/monkeyminge/3e0dff31.jpg

Close roof obviously to adjust sit height with roof - I found a second person helpful.....
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/monkeyminge/b0f2b8d8.jpg

[Happygilmore78]

You sorted?

[big shrek]

You sorted?

no. i managed to loosen the screw either side towards the back of the car but the front 2 aint moving at all and to be fair i dont really know what im doing with it all so dont wanna start messing with it

i cleaned out the 2 drain holes so any water that does leak will drain away so think im gonna soldier on thru summer and maybe get it sorted for winter

it seems the hinge that lifts the roof needs tightening down both sides but god knows how to do that

appreciate your help on this mate thanks

[Happygilmore78]

I agree, the hinge is a bit wobbly - hope you get it all sorted buddy

[big shrek]

I agree, the hinge is a bit wobbly - hope you get it all sorted buddy

it matters not anyway cos i wont be keeping the car long i just wanted summat nice looking and fast until i can afford a lotus carlton..........another 10 years should do it :)