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jamesmark · Jan 11th, 2021, 10:08

Hi all

I have a 2014 V70 with power tailgate, over past maybe 2 weeks, when it has been opening, it would drop slightly when it reached fully open. It only drops a few inch, enough for me to bang my head.

Is the system hydraulic? As yesterday I noticed, with what I am calling the curved hinges were wet with a oily substance. So I am thinking that something has burst in there.

If it is not hydraulic then any thoughts on what it could be, never noticed the wetness before hence my thought process.

Jan 11th, 2021, 10:08	#1
jamesmark Part of a nanny state Last Online: Mar 17th, 2022 10:12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire	Power tailgate issue Hi all I have a 2014 V70 with power tailgate, over past maybe 2 weeks, when it has been opening, it would drop slightly when it reached fully open. It only drops a few inch, enough for me to bang my head. Is the system hydraulic? As yesterday I noticed, with what I am calling the curved hinges were wet with a oily substance. So I am thinking that something has burst in there. If it is not hydraulic then any thoughts on what it could be, never noticed the wetness before hence my thought process. __________________ Current - 2014 V70 Polestar D5 SE Lux 230bhp & 2011 Ford Galaxy Titanium X Previous cars - 93 Supra TT JDM 350bhp, 94 TT UK 404bhp, Nissan 200sx S14a 305bhp, 03 XC70 D5 SE, 07 Merc E-Class 280cdi estate, 11 V50 1.6 Drive SE Lux (horrid car)