V50 Boot Keeps Opening On Its Own

Johnny8718 · Feb 25th, 2013, 19:22

Dear All.

Yet another issue. Can someone help?

Almost, but not every time I start my diesel V50 - as I turn the key and the engine starts to crank, the boot pops open.

Initially I thought that I may be catching the button on the key. I have definitely ruled that out.

I have tried the spare key - same thing happens.

My friend who owns a local back street garage has plugged his diagnostic equipment in, and it shows up no faults.

This is driving me crazy! Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks, John.

SonyVaio · Feb 25th, 2013, 20:51

Have a quick look at this LINKY!

I had a similar problem but only experienced it for short period and it has been fine ever since.

If you continue to have trouble then you can get a new micro switch for approx £15 - £20, if dealers start quoting prices of about £70 then this is for a complete full handle change of which would need colour coded to your car too. Once upon a time Volvo only used to do the complete handle but now you can just get the inner part which is much much cheaper.

Johnny8718 · Mar 5th, 2013, 08:49

Hi. Yes this does sound very similar but mine only does it when the engine is cranking (intermittently at that).

I know what you are saying about the Microswitch and I do appreciate that it is a common problem, however mine works and doesn't activate at any other time other than at start-up???

Any other idea's before I replace it?

Thanks, John.

rapidvxr · Mar 5th, 2013, 09:26

mine was doing this all i did was cut the rubber seal off the back of the micro switch and sprayed plenty off wd40 in cleaned off excess and resealed with edpm mastic, works fine ever since

Johnny8718 · Mar 5th, 2013, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapidvxr

mine was doing this all i did was cut the rubber seal off the back of the micro switch and sprayed plenty off wd40 in cleaned off excess and resealed with edpm mastic, works fine ever since

Which seal was it? Do I need to remove the handle assembly to do this?

Thanks, John.

rapidvxr · Mar 5th, 2013, 09:44

yes , 4 torx screws where munber plate lights are then pull backwards , carefully cut rubber seal off top of micro switch to expose contacts , spray work it a good few times , re seal , i think any good quality silicon will do i just had some expensive sealer left over from a job

Johnny8718 · Mar 5th, 2013, 12:58

Thanks. I'll try that later and let you know the outcome. John.

Feb 25th, 2013, 19:22	#1
Johnny8718 V50 2.0D & C70 Collection Last Online: Oct 17th, 2014 21:00 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wigan	V50 Boot Keeps Opening On Its Own Dear All. Yet another issue. Can someone help? Almost, but not every time I start my diesel V50 - as I turn the key and the engine starts to crank, the boot pops open. Initially I thought that I may be catching the button on the key. I have definitely ruled that out. I have tried the spare key - same thing happens. My friend who owns a local back street garage has plugged his diagnostic equipment in, and it shows up no faults. This is driving me crazy! Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, John. __________________

Mar 5th, 2013, 08:49	#3
Johnny8718 V50 2.0D & C70 Collection Last Online: Oct 17th, 2014 21:00 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wigan	Hi. Yes this does sound very similar but mine only does it when the engine is cranking (intermittently at that). I know what you are saying about the Microswitch and I do appreciate that it is a common problem, however mine works and doesn't activate at any other time other than at start-up??? Any other idea's before I replace it? Thanks, John. __________________

Mar 5th, 2013, 12:58	#7
Johnny8718 V50 2.0D & C70 Collection Last Online: Oct 17th, 2014 21:00 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wigan	Thanks. I'll try that later and let you know the outcome. John. __________________

Feb 25th, 2013, 20:51	#2
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Have a quick look at this LINKY! I had a similar problem but only experienced it for short period and it has been fine ever since. If you continue to have trouble then you can get a new micro switch for approx £15 - £20, if dealers start quoting prices of about £70 then this is for a complete full handle change of which would need colour coded to your car too. Once upon a time Volvo only used to do the complete handle but now you can just get the inner part which is much much cheaper.

Mar 5th, 2013, 09:26	#4
rapidvxr Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 21:43 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: selby	mine was doing this all i did was cut the rubber seal off the back of the micro switch and sprayed plenty off wd40 in cleaned off excess and resealed with edpm mastic, works fine ever since

Mar 5th, 2013, 09:44	#6
rapidvxr Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 21:43 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: selby	yes , 4 torx screws where munber plate lights are then pull backwards , carefully cut rubber seal off top of micro switch to expose contacts , spray work it a good few times , re seal , i think any good quality silicon will do i just had some expensive sealer left over from a job

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