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Oct 16th, 2011, 23:16 | #21 |
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From reading the thread it seems that I may need to replace the micro switch?
My tailgate isn't opening since yesterday. My doors unlock/lock as normal and as far as I can see there is nothing stuck between the tailgate. The little plastic flap around the lock is at an angle though and not squared, could that be an issue? Thanks in advance. |
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Oct 22nd, 2011, 09:52 | #23 |
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Hi all,
I ordered a new microswitch, thinking that might solve the issue, but that hasn't worked. I even took it for a very bumpy ride...driving up and over pavements at night!...that didn't work either. I've booked it in for Volvo to take a look at it this coming Wednesday but I really hope it fixes itself before I have to pay out over £100 labour charges per hour. Any suggestions? I've looked and there is nothing caught in the tailgate and the switch does click when pressed, it can only be some sort of mechanical issue. Is the tailgate not fused in any way? No one has mentioned fuses. Many thanks! |
Oct 27th, 2011, 22:38 | #24 |
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Well, it came to light that the actual lock mechanism had given up the ghost, the microswitch was fine. £200 later and my tailgate works again.
Expensive but Volvo would have charged me almost double! Thanks for all the advice. regards, Heinrich |
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Feb 5th, 2013, 11:06 | #25 |
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Hi, I had been reading this thread when my tailgate would not open on my 08 V50, had to happen when we were out with our Newfoundland dog in the back. Just wanted to let you know what mine was to help anybody who has the same problem.
My tailgate would not open but you could hear the double click when the button was pressed. I changed the microswitch button first because it seemed to be a common problem from reading different threads. Although not expensive £14 inc vat from Volvo dealer this was not the problem. Because I could hear the double click when pressing the button this is the sound of the actual mechanism (the tailgate latch) trying to operate. As of course the tailgate would not open then the latch was either jammed or faulty. Getting to the the latch was not a hard job. Carefully pull the trim off the inside of the tailgate (from inside the boot). Remove the latch plug, undo the bolts & the tailgate can then be opened. You can then begin to remove the latch itself. You may need to remove the bottom trim but again this just pulls off. If you need to remove the latch hook then you well need a Torx key. I took my latch apart & the plastic screw inside had snapped. By removing the top part of the latch it can be temporaraly be put back on the car & opened with your finger from inside the boot until a new one is purchased. A new latch cost me £119 inc vat from my Volvo dealer. Fitted & back as good as new. Hope this helps Russell. |
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May 27th, 2013, 16:40 | #26 |
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Volvo S40 2007 model..boot won't open
I had the same issue with my volvo that suddenly the boot refused to open up. I searched online and read that it is possible to open the boot if you lower the back seats and slide into the boot and remove the back panelling attached to the boot lid. What I had to do is find the white connector that has 4 black cables attached to it and to the two thicker cables apply 9v from a battery and this released the mechanism and opened the boot. I did test the microswitch which is hidden under the handle on the boot lid and that was fine. The problem with mine was the cabling and after testing for continuity between both the microswitch , the 4 pole connector attached to the boot and the other end of the cable which is another plastic connector with 6 black leads connected to it (found on the left hand side on the roof of the boot), it resulted that 2 cables were not conducting and had snapped. The point where they snapped was through the rubber pipe that connects the lid to the car on the left had side of the car. I resoldered the cables and all is good now.
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May 28th, 2013, 09:32 | #27 |
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I fixed mine by removing the switch and giving everything a good clean. Put it back together and all is fine. Just in case of a further occurence, I bought a cheap Torx screwdriver set from "toolstation", and keep that in the glovebox along with a small piece of wire to short out the connector just in case.
Fixed it about a month ago and it has been fine. But you never know. |
Jul 17th, 2013, 19:03 | #28 |
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Hi,
Okay, so my boot decided to refuse to open. Purchased the £14.88 microswitch but this hasn't fixed the issue. Number plate lights still work but I do not hear any heavy clicks when locking/unlocking the car. Could someone please advise possible causes & approximate costs, please? I will go along the parts gateway & DIY route as long as I can to keep me away from my extortionate local dealer. Any info appreciated. Andy
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P.S, I am in agreement that Volvo parts are reasonable - the service, not so much.
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