XC70: General - XC70 - Drivers door - lock/unlock switch

Bulleidboy · Jan 17th, 2019, 16:47

I operated this switch today, which is mounted at the front of the panel on the drivers door which also houses the window switches - as I pushed the unlock side of the switch, the whole switch sunk into the door - so cannot now be used. It needs pushing back up from inside the door or possibly from inside the door speaker space - assuming its accessible with the speaker grill removed. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

seanc · Jan 17th, 2019, 20:07

I don't know if there is a hidden screw (under a cover) that will allow you to pull the handle assembly out and get to the buttons?

pacman67 · Jan 18th, 2019, 09:19

You'll have to remove the door panel. Clips and screws. The speakers, window mech, lock are all mounted on a module bit like an inner door panel with the handle and switches on the door card.

Bulleidboy · Jan 18th, 2019, 12:10

Many thanks for your suggestions. I may get my local Volvo dealer to deal with it. I had a similar problem on my 960, and found that the plastic after many years was fairly brittle - and it looked a bit of a mess when finished.

Bulleidboy · Jan 18th, 2019, 15:14

I have had a good look at the switch today, and there is a small (screwdriver size) hole underneath the armrest. The hole is about halfway along the length of the switch panel - this may allow the panel to be lifted out - we shall see!

Jan 17th, 2019, 16:47	#1
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	XC70 - Drivers door - lock/unlock switch I operated this switch today, which is mounted at the front of the panel on the drivers door which also houses the window switches - as I pushed the unlock side of the switch, the whole switch sunk into the door - so cannot now be used. It needs pushing back up from inside the door or possibly from inside the door speaker space - assuming its accessible with the speaker grill removed. Has anyone else experienced this problem? __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

Jan 17th, 2019, 20:07	#2
seanc Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:20 Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Cambs.	I don't know if there is a hidden screw (under a cover) that will allow you to pull the handle assembly out and get to the buttons? __________________ 2017 V60 D4 Geartronic

Jan 18th, 2019, 09:19	#3
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	You'll have to remove the door panel. Clips and screws. The speakers, window mech, lock are all mounted on a module bit like an inner door panel with the handle and switches on the door card. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Jan 18th, 2019, 12:10	#4
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	Many thanks for your suggestions. I may get my local Volvo dealer to deal with it. I had a similar problem on my 960, and found that the plastic after many years was fairly brittle - and it looked a bit of a mess when finished. __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

Jan 18th, 2019, 15:14	#5
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	I have had a good look at the switch today, and there is a small (screwdriver size) hole underneath the armrest. The hole is about halfway along the length of the switch panel - this may allow the panel to be lifted out - we shall see! __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

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