S40 Rear boot

V70RAWD_Lee · Mar 5th, 2015, 19:39

Hello everyone,

Hope someone can help. I have a friend with an S40 2001. The boot wont open yet the central locking works ok.

Any ideas?

skyship007 · Mar 5th, 2015, 19:41

Try the key the old fashion way??

This is a pic of the parts involved (Not sure if it's the same as it's for a V40 lock):

V70RAWD_Lee · Mar 5th, 2015, 20:16

he's tried the key in the lock a few times. It sticks but does sort of move.

How can I get into the boot if the lock is jammed?

skyship007 · Mar 5th, 2015, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by V70RAWD_Lee

he's tried the key in the lock a few times. It sticks but does sort of move.
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How can I get into the boot if the lock is jammed?

This thread has the entry method:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=103900

Easy with a V40, but interesting with an S40

Try a few good shots of WD40 or similar next.

neanderthal · Mar 5th, 2015, 21:58

as skyship has said squirt some wd40 in the lock and just keep turning the key back and forth,but not too hard to start with...it may take a while like mine did,but it freed off eventually.been fine for around 2 years now.just wd occasionaly.

GaryS40 · Mar 6th, 2015, 19:46

It might be in the 'valet' position.

WD-40 in the lock to free it off, first.

Turn the key 180 degrees and push the button - it should now open.

Gary

V70RAWD_Lee · Mar 7th, 2015, 08:39

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll get him to give them a ago.

V70RAWD_Lee · Mar 7th, 2015, 21:02

OK, found the problem.

No 6 was broken in the schematic diagram you posted.

I've set up a temporary boot release using para cord until I can order the parts.

Mar 5th, 2015, 19:39	#1
V70RAWD_Lee New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2017 17:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Malling	S40 Rear boot Hello everyone, Hope someone can help. I have a friend with an S40 2001. The boot wont open yet the central locking works ok. Any ideas?

Mar 5th, 2015, 21:58	#5
neanderthal Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 10:02 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: THE MINSTER MAN View Photos By: neanderthal	as skyship has said squirt some wd40 in the lock and just keep turning the key back and forth,but not too hard to start with...it may take a while like mine did,but it freed off eventually.been fine for around 2 years now.just wd occasionaly. __________________ volvo v50 2.0 se lux D estate 2007 s/h volvo v40d estate 2003

Mar 6th, 2015, 19:46	#6
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	It might be in the 'valet' position. WD-40 in the lock to free it off, first. Turn the key 180 degrees and push the button - it should now open. Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Mar 5th, 2015, 20:16	#3
V70RAWD_Lee New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2017 17:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Malling	he's tried the key in the lock a few times. It sticks but does sort of move. How can I get into the boot if the lock is jammed?

Mar 7th, 2015, 08:39	#7
V70RAWD_Lee New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2017 17:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Malling	Thanks for the replies guys. I'll get him to give them a ago.

Mar 7th, 2015, 21:02	#8
V70RAWD_Lee New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2017 17:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Malling	OK, found the problem. No 6 was broken in the schematic diagram you posted. I've set up a temporary boot release using para cord until I can order the parts.

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