C70 window not working, help!

mark2410 · Dec 15th, 2023, 19:01

so i picked up the c70 from garage, and i hear outside noise, turns out window not closed. i try to close.... nope..... just some motor noises. try to open, same thing ...... so now when you close the door its not closing the window.

any ideas whats wrong? and how big a deal it is and how much this one is going to cost...... getting fed up throwing money at these.

also im in central scotland if anyone has any recommendations on where might be able to help with this asap

iantowil · Dec 21st, 2023, 20:54

I've had both my front windows play up. First issue was a broken cable which is used to drive the windows up and down. Not sure about now, but 8 years ago Volvo didn't sell the cable just the whole mechanism for around £450. I bought a cable from Danka in Germany for around £42 including postage. The repair is not easy but there are videos how to replace the cable and wrap around the central spool. It really isn't for the faint hearted, but take your time and it is certainly doable if you have the online video for guidance.
Also the cable can come off the spool without breaking, in which case it's nigh on the same process, just using the cable you have.
I should add all the door trim needs to be removed, including the air bag which means you have to leave the battery disconnected for at least 15 minutes. The trim is also not easy to get off as it feels like you're going to break it. I used the guidance in VIDA to do get to the point where the mechanism was all out.
All a pain in the arse and seems poor design to me given the amount of issues I've had, but that's C70 ownership.
Hope this helps.

Dec 15th, 2023, 19:01	#1
mark2410 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 16:14 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Edinburgh	C70 window not working, help! so i picked up the c70 from garage, and i hear outside noise, turns out window not closed. i try to close.... nope..... just some motor noises. try to open, same thing ...... so now when you close the door its not closing the window. any ideas whats wrong? and how big a deal it is and how much this one is going to cost...... getting fed up throwing money at these. also im in central scotland if anyone has any recommendations on where might be able to help with this asap __________________ 2007 V50 D5 2007 C70 T5 2017 V90 D4 2018 v90 D4 LHD 2009 C30 T5

Dec 21st, 2023, 20:54	#2
iantowil Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 22:17 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Neath	I've had both my front windows play up. First issue was a broken cable which is used to drive the windows up and down. Not sure about now, but 8 years ago Volvo didn't sell the cable just the whole mechanism for around £450. I bought a cable from Danka in Germany for around £42 including postage. The repair is not easy but there are videos how to replace the cable and wrap around the central spool. It really isn't for the faint hearted, but take your time and it is certainly doable if you have the online video for guidance. Also the cable can come off the spool without breaking, in which case it's nigh on the same process, just using the cable you have. I should add all the door trim needs to be removed, including the air bag which means you have to leave the battery disconnected for at least 15 minutes. The trim is also not easy to get off as it feels like you're going to break it. I used the guidance in VIDA to do get to the point where the mechanism was all out. All a pain in the arse and seems poor design to me given the amount of issues I've had, but that's C70 ownership. Hope this helps.

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