2003 S60 Niggles

gramsey438 · Feb 21st, 2021, 20:06

Two questions gents on my S60 that has 2 faults I want to address.

1. Water ingress into headlamps - Is it the clipped on front glass area that allows water entry and what are good fixes for this.

2. Petrol cap flap locking unlocking issue - I have checked the motor works in both direction by removing and applying 12 volts to it. Is there a common fault I can investigate on to get some reliable operation of the locking mechanism.

Georgeandkira · Feb 21st, 2021, 22:53

Make sure your big (10cm black plastic) access caps are in place. Common shrinking with age loosens them.

oragex · Feb 21st, 2021, 22:59

This is what I did for the glass cover headlights (01-04) https://youtu.be/6slXpVWRQUQ
For the fuel door, do you get 'unlatched' message every time you press the button ? that would meant the button unit works properly, I would think the two small metal contacts at the motor itself are not properly inserted and touching the motor tabs. But you may also get these motors failing at some point

stuart bowes · Feb 22nd, 2021, 16:42

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Originally Posted by gramsey438

Petrol cap flap locking unlocking issue - I have checked the motor works in both direction by removing and applying 12 volts to it. Is there a common fault I can investigate on to get some reliable operation of the locking mechanism.

mine was non-functional on car purchase, previous owner just bought a key locking cap

i took it apart and found it was working ok on dismantling, but the locking pin was rubbing / binding on its rubber grommet. pulled that out, hunted garage for something to replace it, gave up, refitted without, works fine since.

always the possibility weathering may cause me issues in the future.. I'll probably remove and clean / re-grease at some point and try again to find or make a replacement rubber

barrybritcher · Feb 25th, 2021, 15:37

fuel flap - take it apart on a bench ideally in a box so you dont lose the small yellow plastic square on the inside

and clean all the old grease and re apply a small amount of silicone grease.

then as above make sure the two prongs are secure / in correct place.

refit and test

Feb 21st, 2021, 20:06	#1
gramsey438 Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2023 07:43 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Eastleigh	2003 S60 Niggles Two questions gents on my S60 that has 2 faults I want to address. 1. Water ingress into headlamps - Is it the clipped on front glass area that allows water entry and what are good fixes for this. 2. Petrol cap flap locking unlocking issue - I have checked the motor works in both direction by removing and applying 12 volts to it. Is there a common fault I can investigate on to get some reliable operation of the locking mechanism. __________________ 2003 S60 2.0L T SE URL=http://www.fuelly.com/car/volvo/s60/2003/gramsey438/674201][/URL]

Feb 21st, 2021, 22:59	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	This is what I did for the glass cover headlights (01-04) https://youtu.be/6slXpVWRQUQ For the fuel door, do you get 'unlatched' message every time you press the button ? that would meant the button unit works properly, I would think the two small metal contacts at the motor itself are not properly inserted and touching the motor tabs. But you may also get these motors failing at some point __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Feb 25th, 2021, 15:37	#5
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 00:14 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	fuel flap - take it apart on a bench ideally in a box so you dont lose the small yellow plastic square on the inside and clean all the old grease and re apply a small amount of silicone grease. then as above make sure the two prongs are secure / in correct place. refit and test __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Feb 21st, 2021, 22:53	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:27 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Make sure your big (10cm black plastic) access caps are in place. Common shrinking with age loosens them.

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