V70 Body/Trim: - Tailgate wont open - Page 8

mrc1501 · Jun 10th, 2012, 10:02

I couldn't get my tail gate open the other day when my battery went flat. There was just enough juice to allow the central locking to open all the doors, but the tail gate would not open

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I only wanted it open to get access to the battery, so after clambering over the rear seats and removing all the dogs beds, etc (was on a day out!!) via the side doors, it was at that stage when you sit back and think, "what a ****ing stupid design not to incorporate an internal door release!! My Classic V70 had one on the tail gate, and all the other doors have both internal and external door releases.......so why not on my XC??

What would have happened if I had the extra seats in the rear and wanted to get out of the car quickly!!

Anyway, it was at this stage when the AA man turned up........and quickly pointed out that I had a battery charging point under the bonnet...to which he quickly attached his jump start kit and sprang the car back into life.

I wonder if anyone has retrofitted the Classic V70 tail gate internal release to the series 2.........or do I see a project looming.........

Brendan W · Jun 10th, 2012, 14:41

Afaik there is an internal release device that goes with the 7 seat conversion kit.

chiptivo · Jun 10th, 2012, 16:30

mine has a hidden cover just above the rear number plate that has a mechanical lock to use with the key??? am I the only one?

mrc1501 · Jun 11th, 2012, 04:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan W

Afaik there is an internal release device that goes with the 7 seat conversion kit.

Can this be bought separate from the kit, and what exactly does it look like? Anyone confirm or have a piccy?

Gpaul · Aug 18th, 2012, 10:53

Thanks for all the info, to get the trim off the V40 the plastic trim at the top has 4 push in clips 2 either side of the wiper arm and their are 2 more on the outer edges of the carpeted part. I found the reason for mine not working was that the rubber seal around the actual key/press actuator had perished and was jamming the pusher. Removed it and all works perfectly, will get a new one from Volvo and should be able to slip it back in without removing the cover inside the car.

Marmitespreader · Aug 18th, 2012, 13:57

And i thought that the circled indentation was a rear view camera mounting point

An optional manual lock.

anthony chambers · Dec 6th, 2012, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvpguerra

Latest Update: I decided to stop being lazy and I removed the linning around the wire loom and guess what - not one but three wires were interrupted and one had lost its pvc insulation!! I repaired and it's working flawlessly! I guess I was (un)lucky when I measured the current and detected it whenever I clicked the remote...
Bottom line: lazyness won't save me money! Hard work will!

Manuel from Portugal.

Having read your update I was anxious that my same problem was not the same as yours, however as soon as I opened the silky cover of the loom, I was amazed to see the very same broken three wires. Thanks for giving me the confidence to open up the loom. Soldering a fresh piece of wire into the circuit was a little tricky, but as soon as I had insulated the wires Bingo! problem solved.

Qube · Jan 10th, 2013, 09:27

Firstly, thanks to Symes and others who have posted very useful information here. It's great that you share so much information.

I have the stuck boot on a 2003 XC70. I have gained access thru the back panel. In my case it seems that the connecting arm from the lever to the lock has broken/become disconnected. I have pressed down on the spoon, but can only get the lock to half disengage -it is being held on the lock, as if not properly closed. I've tried pushing hard, bt managed to slip with my screwdriver and snap off a piece of the white plastic close by. My question: can i remove the rear panel by pulling it off, with the boot lock only half disengaged? Is it screwed around the edges or underneath?

Alternatively, any other advice of how to proceed? I've tried to reconnect the connecting rod, but iit is really tricky to se anything by trying to work from above and my hand is suffering from bruising and cuts from my earler attempts.

Many thanks, in advance, for an help or advice.

Symes · Jan 14th, 2013, 05:09

Hi there, sounds like you might have take quite drastic measures.... the trim is held in by two torx screws in the 'pull pockets ' which you normally use to close the rear hatch! And the lip on the edge will be held by the rubber seal.

It might be a good idea to price up a replacement from a breakers yard and use a padsaw to cut out the section of yours to gain access to the mechanism.

There are certainly posts about the actuating rod bending and / or coming loose which may well have been the root cause of the problem in your case.

Yosser · Jan 17th, 2013, 21:21

Thank you to the OP for starting this thread and sharing his findings, and also to everyone else who has chipped in.

The tailgate on my V70 failed to open this week and, after reading this thread, I was able to open it from the inside and start to fault find the problem.

In my case it wasn't wiring but it seemed that the actuator was perhaps over extending and causing the mechanism to seize.

I lubricated the motor/gears/shaft and also popped a cable tie on as per an earlier thread.

So far so good!

Jun 10th, 2012, 10:02	#71
mrc1501 Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 20:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chorley Lancashire	I couldn't get my tail gate open the other day when my battery went flat. There was just enough juice to allow the central locking to open all the doors, but the tail gate would not open . I only wanted it open to get access to the battery, so after clambering over the rear seats and removing all the dogs beds, etc (was on a day out!!) via the side doors, it was at that stage when you sit back and think, "what a ****ing stupid design not to incorporate an internal door release!! My Classic V70 had one on the tail gate, and all the other doors have both internal and external door releases.......so why not on my XC?? What would have happened if I had the extra seats in the rear and wanted to get out of the car quickly!! Anyway, it was at this stage when the AA man turned up........and quickly pointed out that I had a battery charging point under the bonnet...to which he quickly attached his jump start kit and sprang the car back into life. I wonder if anyone has retrofitted the Classic V70 tail gate internal release to the series 2.........or do I see a project looming......... __________________ My previous car. Happy days...... V70R 1997 Gone V70 XC 2.4 T AWD 2002 Gone 2013 XC60 R design Lux Nav 2.4 D4 AWD Polestar optimised in Rebel Blue Gone

Aug 18th, 2012, 10:53	#75
Gpaul New Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2016 18:32 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Corsham	04 v40 Thanks for all the info, to get the trim off the V40 the plastic trim at the top has 4 push in clips 2 either side of the wiper arm and their are 2 more on the outer edges of the carpeted part. I found the reason for mine not working was that the rubber seal around the actual key/press actuator had perished and was jamming the pusher. Removed it and all works perfectly, will get a new one from Volvo and should be able to slip it back in without removing the cover inside the car.

Jan 10th, 2013, 09:27	#78
Qube New Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2013 19:13 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ulm	Pressing down on spoon Firstly, thanks to Symes and others who have posted very useful information here. It's great that you share so much information. I have the stuck boot on a 2003 XC70. I have gained access thru the back panel. In my case it seems that the connecting arm from the lever to the lock has broken/become disconnected. I have pressed down on the spoon, but can only get the lock to half disengage -it is being held on the lock, as if not properly closed. I've tried pushing hard, bt managed to slip with my screwdriver and snap off a piece of the white plastic close by. My question: can i remove the rear panel by pulling it off, with the boot lock only half disengaged? Is it screwed around the edges or underneath? Alternatively, any other advice of how to proceed? I've tried to reconnect the connecting rod, but iit is really tricky to se anything by trying to work from above and my hand is suffering from bruising and cuts from my earler attempts. Many thanks, in advance, for an help or advice.

Jan 17th, 2013, 21:21	#80
Yosser Gizza job - I can do that Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 15:23 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: edinburgh View Photos By: Yosser	Thank you to the OP for starting this thread and sharing his findings, and also to everyone else who has chipped in. The tailgate on my V70 failed to open this week and, after reading this thread, I was able to open it from the inside and start to fault find the problem. In my case it wasn't wiring but it seemed that the actuator was perhaps over extending and causing the mechanism to seize. I lubricated the motor/gears/shaft and also popped a cable tie on as per an earlier thread. So far so good! __________________

Jun 10th, 2012, 14:41	#72
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2024 09:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Afaik there is an internal release device that goes with the 7 seat conversion kit.

Jun 10th, 2012, 16:30	#73
chiptivo Premier Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2022 13:13 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: wirral	mine has a hidden cover just above the rear number plate that has a mechanical lock to use with the key??? am I the only one?

Aug 18th, 2012, 13:57	#76
Marmitespreader Master Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 15:43 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wales	And i thought that the circled indentation was a rear view camera mounting point An optional manual lock.

Jan 14th, 2013, 05:09	#79
Symes Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 03:33 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Andover, Hants	Hi there, sounds like you might have take quite drastic measures.... the trim is held in by two torx screws in the 'pull pockets ' which you normally use to close the rear hatch! And the lip on the edge will be held by the rubber seal. It might be a good idea to price up a replacement from a breakers yard and use a padsaw to cut out the section of yours to gain access to the mechanism. There are certainly posts about the actuating rod bending and / or coming loose which may well have been the root cause of the problem in your case.

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