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Mar 3rd, 2017, 22:51 | #11 |
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It can be disabled with a software download,
Ive done one to a customer that didn't like it
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Mar 4th, 2017, 09:29 | #12 |
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It's not a sideways sweep but a kick forward to activate it. Once you get it right it works 100% of the time.
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http://support.volvocars.com/uk/cars...ker;2242998]So far I've found it to need quite a deliberate sweep of the foot under the car, about a third of the way across from the left hand side. I can't imagine it opening while washing the car, as I certainly don't intend to do the motion while doing so.
Will certainly look out for errant opening, now that you have made me aware of the possibility.[/QUOTE] http://support.volvocars.com/uk/cars...=2017&sw=16w46 watch the video on locks and alarms, it shows how to operate the tailgate with your foot. Other useful instruction videos there too. Last edited by nu11eaf; Mar 4th, 2017 at 20:34. |
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watch the video on locks and alarms, it shows how to operate the tailgate with your foot. Other useful instruction videos there too.[/QUOTE] Thanks. I found them long before delivery of the car though. |
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Mar 20th, 2017, 19:38 | #15 |
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I removed the fuse and everything seems ok. No error messages were generated - so if you want to disable the foot mechanism simply pull fuse 15 in the rear.
You need to lift and remove the covers in the boot to reveal the spare tyre, pull the plastic storage box on the right side of the boot and then open then fuse box cover. There is a fuse removal tool inside the fuse box cover lid. Fuse 15 is a 5 amp fuse. A two minute job!
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Mar 21st, 2017, 23:27 | #17 |
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That is a great suggestion if the cable to the senor could be isolated then that would be a very neat solution. Not sure how easy it would be to identify the correct wire. A job for a warm day!
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I'm still not sure why anyone would bother. It hasn't yet opened or closed for me unless I have intended it to do so, but can see that it it is a distinct possibility.
If its for cleaning the car, the same applies as for doors locking. Just keep the key away from the locks. That is, not in your pocket. It could be left in the front of the car or in the house or whatever, but the kick to open and close just doesn't work unless the key is within literally a couple of feet of the door. Just like the other door locks. That must be less bother than wiring a switch that isn't needed into the rear door circuit. Unless I'm missing something fundamental of course? I haven't tried leaving the key in the trunk yet to see if it stops the gesture close or open feature, or even the locks working. I'll try tomorrow while I have a spare key in the house, just in case it is possible to lock the key in the boot. Last edited by Quacker; Mar 22nd, 2017 at 00:09. |
Mar 22nd, 2017, 09:04 | #19 | |
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If it were any less sensitive I'm sure it wouldn't be as easy to operate when you want it to, so I don't see this as a flaw. However a feature to disable it when we're out walking and want to sit on the back to change boots, or when hitching up a trailer or bike rack would be most welcome. A check box to disable this feature under the door and locks setting section in Sensus would be ideal. :wq
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Mar 22nd, 2017, 09:59 | #20 |
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In which case an isolator switch, along with a built in storage slot for the luggage cover, are things that Volvo might usefully consider to include in a future upgrade. They, or some enterprising individual, could even sell a kit for retrofitting a switch in the boot. There is a market for many cars, not just Volvo I imagine.
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