V70 Body/Trim: Tailgate wont open

[Symes]

have a look at post 96 on page 10 - those are the original photos.

[Stephen0523]

Would someone be able to repost the pics? I have a 2002 Volvo XC70 and I am unable to open the tailgate.

[Symes]

As above, page 10, post 96 has the photos reposted. can't edit the original post to add them back in the text...

[Madge]

I'm locked out of the tailgate on my V50 and these instructions sounds perfect but how do I access the images?

[jasmith44]

Go to http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=58099&page=10
and look at no.96

[Madge]

Because my tailgate is locked and won't open I have researched threads like at this forum from all over the world. Sadly getting the interior wall of carpet off without breaking the plastic cover at the top, doesn't seem possible, so before I do that can anyone answer these questions?
1. as there is no fuse for the tailgate is it a sensible first step to check the switch gear (easy to remove and access) is working?
Can an auto electrician test if the switch is working?
2. there is no discernible click or power noises when I click the remote. Is that indicative of a root cause?
3. Would a lock smith be able to force open the boot from inside without removing the interior
4. I can't find an earlier post that referred to cutting a hole to access the switch gear. Does anyone recall that reference and is it applicable to the V50?
5. Finally, despite these issues I love my V50 and would like to get another that has a sly key hole or other method of opening the tailgate in case of power failure. Any suggestions?

[Madge]

Pat, where did you cut the hole? do you have a picture - my V50 is stuck/locked closed and I am getting desperate.

[Stephen0523]

Hello. Not sure if this will help but in my XC70 I was unable to unlock the tailgate. I replaced the motor and checked the wiring only to discover it was a faulty relay
I have labeled the relay as it is difficult to find a diagram of which relays control which device. The one just below controls the fuel door release.
image here.

[patstan]

I have recently returned to the forum, and found various threads asking me for the placing of the hole in the tail gate cover to release the rear door.

I will ASAP provide some pictures and with the aid of a large tape measure give you the correct positioning of the hole cutter.

Having gone through this thread from start to Finnish, its still causing many Volvo users a problem.

I will say this, the large hole I cut into the tail gate cover that enabled me to place my finger into the door mechanism enabling me to open the tail gate is almost invisible when replaced.

When I cut the hole I used a new sharp hole cutter ensuring a clean plug removal.

I placed my finger through the hole pressed down the spoon and when the rear door opened I removed rear door cover, fixed the problem with the rear lock then used strong Gorilla masking tape to cover the hole and with the tape in place I stuck the cut out onto the masking tape and gave it a rub over with a stiff brush that brushing stretched the door fibres to mix with the door covering.

Once done you will find it hard to find, a friend of mine place a piece of string through the centre hole held in place with a strong paper clip and a duffle coat button on the front hanging inside the car. this he has used more than once as he's reluctant to pay out for a new lock mechanism. and he's really happy with the repair..

If you need this information and I do not answer your request for help please PM me as I do not use the forum all the time.

I will try and get detailed pictures and measurements on site very soon. I am really sorry for not getting back to members who asked for HELP...

[Bruce W]

Does anyone know where the photos are that relate to the original post?
I'm trying to work out what to press down on behind the tailgate panel to release the door lock.
Many Thanks

Bruce