Fule Door Locking

Talon · Jun 20th, 2006, 10:19

Hi,

the fule door in my S60 doen't lock when I lock the car, does this have to be enabled by the delear? or is there a hidden button to do this? I looked in the boot and opened the compartment to get access to the rear lights and I can defineatly see there is a mechanism for locking, but it doen't seem to lock.

Also I thogut the s60 was supposed to automaticaly lock itelf after sometime incase you forget to lock the door, tried this as well, closed all doors without looking the car and waitied for 15min but it didn't lock it self.... any suggestions.

AClough · Jun 20th, 2006, 11:53

The fuel cap should lock itself some minutes (can't remember exactly) after you've locked the car. The idea is you can lock the car when you get out at the petrol station but still fill up with fuel.

As for the car locking itself, this is only if a door (or boot) hasn't been opened since unlocking. This prevents accidentally unlocking the car. If it locked itself under other circumstances it might lock your keys (or your kids/spouse

) in the car.

Cheers,

Alistair

Talon · Jun 20th, 2006, 12:41

That’s what I thought about the fuel cap, I locked the car and If I check after about an hour or even the next day without unlocking, just try to open the fuel door, it just opens.

I wonder if its a blown fuse or something for the fuel door Lock? I can't find one mentioned in the manual though.

Martin Greaves · Jun 20th, 2006, 13:01

Looking at the US manual it seems to be fuse 8 in the boot for the filler cap (haven't got my UK manual with me so I can't check), but it is shared with the central locking for the rear doors. If the manual is correct then it seems unlikely its the fuse. Considering how many people have problems with the standard door locks I would suggest it is probably the lock itself that has failed.

BTW be grateful it has failed while un-locked. I know someone with an S80 on which it failed in the locked position - this is a bit of a problem when you find you can't fill up and don't have enough fuel to get home!

Viper_7 · Jun 20th, 2006, 18:37

Can't say what might be the problem - but the filler flap lock is as much use as a chocolate fire-guard. Get yourself a lockable fuel cap - at least these put up a bit more of a fight- although if someone wants to siphon the fuel off, there's much easier ways to get at it without touching the fuel cap.

I belive it should auto-lock after 8 minutes.

Aye, the car only auto-locks if you've unlocked it and havn't opened a door. It will re-lock and re-arm it'self after about 2 minutes.

Vipes

Talon · Jun 27th, 2006, 00:12

Ok I found out what was wrong with the fuel lock and I though I would share it.

Took the lock apart, very easy if you have torex set, The picture kind of explains everything, the cog wheel is plastic .....so two if the prongs in the plastic cog wheel had broken, since it was a enclosed box, the two plastic pieces were also in the lock, was able to super glue them back on the lock is working now. If it gets locked in the closed position, the bit circled in red is visible if you open the panel to access your back lights in the boot, just pull it back and forth will operate the lock manually.

Jun 20th, 2006, 10:19	#1
Talon Volvic Driver Last Online: Jan 8th, 2014 14:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: colombo	Fule Door Locking Hi, the fule door in my S60 doen't lock when I lock the car, does this have to be enabled by the delear? or is there a hidden button to do this? I looked in the boot and opened the compartment to get access to the rear lights and I can defineatly see there is a mechanism for locking, but it doen't seem to lock. Also I thogut the s60 was supposed to automaticaly lock itelf after sometime incase you forget to lock the door, tried this as well, closed all doors without looking the car and waitied for 15min but it didn't lock it self.... any suggestions.

Jun 20th, 2006, 18:37	#5
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	Can't say what might be the problem - but the filler flap lock is as much use as a chocolate fire-guard. Get yourself a lockable fuel cap - at least these put up a bit more of a fight- although if someone wants to siphon the fuel off, there's much easier ways to get at it without touching the fuel cap. I belive it should auto-lock after 8 minutes. Aye, the car only auto-locks if you've unlocked it and havn't opened a door. It will re-lock and re-arm it'self after about 2 minutes. Vipes __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Jun 20th, 2006, 11:53	#2
AClough Junior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 00:37 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Leicestershire	The fuel cap should lock itself some minutes (can't remember exactly) after you've locked the car. The idea is you can lock the car when you get out at the petrol station but still fill up with fuel. As for the car locking itself, this is only if a door (or boot) hasn't been opened since unlocking. This prevents accidentally unlocking the car. If it locked itself under other circumstances it might lock your keys (or your kids/spouse ) in the car. Cheers, Alistair

Jun 20th, 2006, 12:41	#3
Talon Volvic Driver Last Online: Jan 8th, 2014 14:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: colombo	That’s what I thought about the fuel cap, I locked the car and If I check after about an hour or even the next day without unlocking, just try to open the fuel door, it just opens. I wonder if its a blown fuse or something for the fuel door Lock? I can't find one mentioned in the manual though.

Jun 20th, 2006, 13:01	#4
Martin Greaves New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 17:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cambridge	Looking at the US manual it seems to be fuse 8 in the boot for the filler cap (haven't got my UK manual with me so I can't check), but it is shared with the central locking for the rear doors. If the manual is correct then it seems unlikely its the fuse. Considering how many people have problems with the standard door locks I would suggest it is probably the lock itself that has failed. BTW be grateful it has failed while un-locked. I know someone with an S80 on which it failed in the locked position - this is a bit of a problem when you find you can't fill up and don't have enough fuel to get home!

Jun 27th, 2006, 00:12	#6
Talon Volvic Driver Last Online: Jan 8th, 2014 14:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: colombo	Ok I found out what was wrong with the fuel lock and I though I would share it. Took the lock apart, very easy if you have torex set, The picture kind of explains everything, the cog wheel is plastic .....so two if the prongs in the plastic cog wheel had broken, since it was a enclosed box, the two plastic pieces were also in the lock, was able to super glue them back on the lock is working now. If it gets locked in the closed position, the bit circled in red is visible if you open the panel to access your back lights in the boot, just pull it back and forth will operate the lock manually.

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