850 tailgate lock

gort · Dec 4th, 2012, 15:32

Shut my tailgate down yesterday, and it just banged against the lock. Could not see any obstacle such a stone. It seems that the 'caliper', or whatever does not want to open out as it strikes the bottom bar. (Hope this all makes sense).

No matter what I do to the locking system, it still will not shut.

I would require new keys.

Paddler Ed · Dec 4th, 2012, 16:37

Have you tried moving the catch mechanism with a screwdriver/pen/key etc to see if it moves through it's travel correctly? It has 2 stages, a bit like the door catches.

If it doesn't then the fault is with the catch. Is it definitely unlocked? The cabling can go where it runs through the hinge, and stops the central locking unlocking the tailgate; at least with an 850 you still have the key to open it with!

If it does then the pin in the body work is out of alignment, and can be adjusted by moving the bit (couldn't think of a more accurate word!) around.

The catch mechanism is independent of the lock, ie if you change the catch the lock does not need changing.

If you want a new catch I have one that does work from my V70, let me know.

HTH

DaveNP · Dec 4th, 2012, 20:42

A friend had similar with a door on her car (after the kids had been messing getting in and out of the car).
The lock on the edge of the tailgate has a plate in it that rotates to engage the pin on the sill of the door. The plate has two positions (as a sort of deadlock to stop the door bursting open in an accident), if it did not fully open when the door was opened it can flip back round to the first closed position which will prevent the door shutting.
Unlock the tailgate, lift the tailgate so the latch is eyelevel, using a screwdriver or similar push the locking plate downwards whilst pulling on the door handle as if opening the door, the plate should flip round to the open position and the door will then shut normally.

If you've got a Haynes manual the pic bottom left of page 11.9 shows how it should look if properly open. (It's not a great pic but best I could find at short notice)

Dec 4th, 2012, 15:32	#1
gort Senior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2018 09:35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Taunton	850 tailgate lock Shut my tailgate down yesterday, and it just banged against the lock. Could not see any obstacle such a stone. It seems that the 'caliper', or whatever does not want to open out as it strikes the bottom bar. (Hope this all makes sense). No matter what I do to the locking system, it still will not shut. I would require new keys.

Dec 4th, 2012, 16:37	#2
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	Have you tried moving the catch mechanism with a screwdriver/pen/key etc to see if it moves through it's travel correctly? It has 2 stages, a bit like the door catches. If it doesn't then the fault is with the catch. Is it definitely unlocked? The cabling can go where it runs through the hinge, and stops the central locking unlocking the tailgate; at least with an 850 you still have the key to open it with! If it does then the pin in the body work is out of alignment, and can be adjusted by moving the bit (couldn't think of a more accurate word!) around. The catch mechanism is independent of the lock, ie if you change the catch the lock does not need changing. If you want a new catch I have one that does work from my V70, let me know. HTH __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Dec 4th, 2012, 20:42	#3
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	A friend had similar with a door on her car (after the kids had been messing getting in and out of the car). The lock on the edge of the tailgate has a plate in it that rotates to engage the pin on the sill of the door. The plate has two positions (as a sort of deadlock to stop the door bursting open in an accident), if it did not fully open when the door was opened it can flip back round to the first closed position which will prevent the door shutting. Unlock the tailgate, lift the tailgate so the latch is eyelevel, using a screwdriver or similar push the locking plate downwards whilst pulling on the door handle as if opening the door, the plate should flip round to the open position and the door will then shut normally. If you've got a Haynes manual the pic bottom left of page 11.9 shows how it should look if properly open. (It's not a great pic but best I could find at short notice) __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)