2002 V70 tailgate courtesy lamp switch.

choosy54 · Jun 16th, 2018, 22:18

What sort of system does the tailgate courtesy lamp switch work on please.
The DIM (when it works) says tailgate open and the rearmost lamp stays on. Or it would if I refitted it.

Georgeandkira · Jun 16th, 2018, 23:35

I've read that small switches break in the lock mechanism. I don't believe the rear lock is addressed.

I do not know if a small tweak of the striker could align the parts better or if a wipe with rubbing alcohol could clean a switch. I wouldn't get my hopes up.

Worth a look?

Missing Lincs · Jun 17th, 2018, 09:31

Yes, the switches are part of the lock. Check for any movement in the tailgate when in the closed position, make sure it fully latched, there is a secondary not quite closed position like with the side doors. This will show up as open with the orange light on the dash illuminated.

Also have a look to see if the other electrics on the tailgate are working (number plate lights, wiper, heated screen etc) they share a common earth which has been known to corrode where it terminates inside the car.

Also examine the tailgate wiring where it passes from the tailgate to the car body, you'll need to take off the trim on the nearside rear pillar to do this. Wiring splitting and failing is another known issue.

Jun 16th, 2018, 22:18	#1
choosy54 Dangerous Dave. Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 21:06 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: tiverton, Mid Devon	2002 V70 tailgate courtesy lamp switch. What sort of system does the tailgate courtesy lamp switch work on please. The DIM (when it works) says tailgate open and the rearmost lamp stays on. Or it would if I refitted it. __________________ X reg 1.8 GDI estate. 221,000 miles so far and still going strong. Selling for £250 if you can use it. 2002 V70 D5 Estate. Brilliant car that drives like its new. 2008 C70 D5 Hard Top Convertible with small niggles. YES MRS JUST GIVE ME TIME ! ! !

Jun 16th, 2018, 23:35	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I've read that small switches break in the lock mechanism. I don't believe the rear lock is addressed. I do not know if a small tweak of the striker could align the parts better or if a wipe with rubbing alcohol could clean a switch. I wouldn't get my hopes up. Worth a look?

Jun 17th, 2018, 09:31	#3
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:55 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	Yes, the switches are part of the lock. Check for any movement in the tailgate when in the closed position, make sure it fully latched, there is a secondary not quite closed position like with the side doors. This will show up as open with the orange light on the dash illuminated. Also have a look to see if the other electrics on the tailgate are working (number plate lights, wiper, heated screen etc) they share a common earth which has been known to corrode where it terminates inside the car. Also examine the tailgate wiring where it passes from the tailgate to the car body, you'll need to take off the trim on the nearside rear pillar to do this. Wiring splitting and failing is another known issue.

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