remote tailgate

PEGE63 · Aug 10th, 2018, 13:21

Tailgate reluctant to open using the remote (hear a click clunk) but open up fine if I use the tailgate handle to activate it. Also closes fine using the remote (have the mod fitted).
I guess there is some linkage that has come loose, any suggestions what to look for before I take the panel off.

Model flyer · Aug 10th, 2018, 14:11

Have look in the lock mechanism . There is a small electric motor that releases the lock. This can become weak if any of the lubrication that put in the gears gets onto the commutator . Same situation with the main door locks .

Davetronic · Aug 11th, 2018, 19:14

Think there is a youtube vid where a chap replaces a rubber each side. I thinkbhe was having sameissue

GrantA · Aug 12th, 2018, 19:58

If you have problem with your "tailgate" do a search and this is one of the threads that comes up https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...tailgate+motor there are other threads as well as this one https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...tailgate+motor but they mostly point to the tailgate motor being defective - been there and ended up buying a new tailgate motor. Mine stopped opening on the button but would open using the handle and close on the button every time.

Evgeny · Aug 13th, 2018, 08:18

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Originally Posted by PEGE63

Also closes fine using the remote (have the mod fitted).

Disconnect Remote close tailgate module and try open tailgate again from remote.
Any different?

PEGE63 · Aug 14th, 2018, 13:13

thanks for all the suggestions, will try em all once it stops raining..........

PEGE63 · Aug 14th, 2018, 13:41

Also watched link to replacing the struts and tailgate stoppers and have noticed the tailgate dropping when parked up the hill so can see some money needing spent, think clean up, stoppers, struts and then possibly the lock in that order.

Evgeny · Aug 15th, 2018, 13:13

I already changed struts twice on my XC70 MY2015. First time installed the original. After 1 year I had to change again. The second time I installed non-original "Lesjofors" (Made in Sweden). I like the way they work.

PEGE63 · Aug 20th, 2018, 18:07

I am pleased to report that the 2 +2 stoppers have solved the problem so in my case a cheap fix. Very quick to fit (the youtube video was really useful for adjusting the top ones, pulling out 2 clicks did the job). On a sidenote, you need a hex for the top but a T20 for the bottom.

Had a quick look at the new V60 after getting the parts, really nice looking car, better proportions than the V90 IMO.

Aug 10th, 2018, 13:21	#1
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	remote tailgate Tailgate reluctant to open using the remote (hear a click clunk) but open up fine if I use the tailgate handle to activate it. Also closes fine using the remote (have the mod fitted). I guess there is some linkage that has come loose, any suggestions what to look for before I take the panel off. __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

Aug 10th, 2018, 14:11	#2
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Have look in the lock mechanism . There is a small electric motor that releases the lock. This can become weak if any of the lubrication that put in the gears gets onto the commutator . Same situation with the main door locks . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Aug 12th, 2018, 19:58	#4
GrantA Master Member Last Online: May 10th, 2019 09:02 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inverness, Scotland	If you have problem with your "tailgate" do a search and this is one of the threads that comes up https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...tailgate+motor there are other threads as well as this one https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...tailgate+motor but they mostly point to the tailgate motor being defective - been there and ended up buying a new tailgate motor. Mine stopped opening on the button but would open using the handle and close on the button every time. __________________ 2009 XC70 Geartronic SE Lux (185HP at the moment......) Porsche sold looking for a P1800.......

Aug 14th, 2018, 13:13	#6
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	thanks for all the suggestions, will try em all once it stops raining.......... __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

Aug 14th, 2018, 13:41	#7
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	Also watched link to replacing the struts and tailgate stoppers and have noticed the tailgate dropping when parked up the hill so can see some money needing spent, think clean up, stoppers, struts and then possibly the lock in that order. __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

Aug 11th, 2018, 19:14	#3
Davetronic V70 d5 R-Design Polestar Last Online: Sep 15th, 2018 09:02 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Stafford	Think there is a youtube vid where a chap replaces a rubber each side. I thinkbhe was having sameissue

Aug 15th, 2018, 13:13	#8
Evgeny Junior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2020 06:06 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Penza	I already changed struts twice on my XC70 MY2015. First time installed the original. After 1 year I had to change again. The second time I installed non-original "Lesjofors" (Made in Sweden). I like the way they work.

Aug 20th, 2018, 18:07	#9
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	I am pleased to report that the 2 +2 stoppers have solved the problem so in my case a cheap fix. Very quick to fit (the youtube video was really useful for adjusting the top ones, pulling out 2 clicks did the job). On a sidenote, you need a hex for the top but a T20 for the bottom. Had a quick look at the new V60 after getting the parts, really nice looking car, better proportions than the V90 IMO. __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

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