XC60 power tailgate

[AntApo]

Just looking into a possible problem with my XC60's power operated tailgate.

If I turn on the ignition while the gate is opening or closing it stops.

Nothing unusual in that.

However, the gate can not be moved from there with either the key, dash or gate buttons and must be forcibly closed.

Once in the closed position, it functions as normal.

Can anyone else please tell me if they have experienced this problem?

Many thanks.

[1stRaven]

Thread moved to XC60 section.

[nosmoking]

Originally Posted by AntApo

Can anyone else please tell me if they have experienced this problem?

Many thanks.

I experienced something similar: in a momentary lapse of concentration I drove off as the tailgate was closing with about 50cm to go. It immediately stopped closing and got stuck in that position. As you reported, none of the buttons in the car or on the remote worked and I could not even force it closed. After turning the ignition off/on several times, I managed to close it with minimal force and then normal service was resumed.

I can only assume it was Volvo's safety freakery kicking into action...

[tomto147]

Originally Posted by AntApo

Just looking into a possible problem with my XC60's power operated tailgate.

If I turn on the ignition while the gate is opening or closing it stops.

Nothing unusual in that.

However, the gate can not be moved from there with either the key, dash or gate buttons and must be forcibly closed.

Once in the closed position, it functions as normal.

Can anyone else please tell me if they have experienced this problem?

Many thanks.

I had the same issue just yesterday... Something was blocking the proper closure and it started to open again. In this moment I have started the engine and then it was not possible to close the gate eighter by button close to steering wheel nor the button on the tailgate. After forcing the gate to close manualy it was ok again.

[Waggatron]

I had a similar experience at the weekend.

I'd parked the car and opened the tailgate. I then decided to pull the car a bit further forward, so started her up again and crept forward a foot with the tailgate still open.

When I then tried to close the tailgate nothing happened and none of the buttons seemed to work. Tried restarting the car but that had no effect.

After a fit of giggles from the wife who thought the new "spoiler" looked pretty good, I closed the tailgate manually.

Its worked fine ever since, so can only think its some sort of cut off safety mechanism.

[thanosgr]

I experience the same problems in my car too.

[r-designbob]

Yup me too was showing a friend and it stopped half way, after forcing it down it then worked OK.
Gonna take into the dealer and see what they say.

[AntApo]

Originally Posted by r-designbob

Yup me too was showing a friend and it stopped half way, after forcing it down it then worked OK.
Gonna take into the dealer and see what they say.

Thanks, I'd be interested in hearing what they say if you don't mind sharing it, r-designbob.

[wimorrison]

Never had a problem with my Mk1 human arm stopping half way down, the door has always gone all the way down and shut correctly using this method

[r-designbob]

Originally Posted by AntApo

Thanks, I'd be interested in hearing what they say if you don't mind sharing it, r-designbob.

Was told by a mechanic @ Volvo That there are sensors in the tailgate that can stop it immediately if there is something in the way, also the struts can be a bit sticky when new( might need a bit of grease on them).
Sounded like a fob off, But it could be true (makes some sense). I tried it quite a few times since and It's fine at the moment, so will wait and see, No need to be worried as is in warranty.