Driver's outside door handle sticking open - Page 3

willin · Jan 29th, 2016, 14:13

Just an update about my sticky door handle. Car was in this morning and as mentioned in post #15 above the handle was removed and some filing done before lubricating and re-assembling.

If it is such a common and longstanding problem with these door handles then it seems a bit lackadaisical of Volvo not to have sorted this by now.

NigelDay · Jan 29th, 2016, 17:13

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Originally Posted by willin

Just an update about my sticky door handle. Car was in this morning and as mentioned in post #15 above the handle was removed and some filing done before lubricating and re-assembling.

If it is such a common and longstanding problem with these door handles then it seems a bit lackadaisical of Volvo not to have sorted this by now.

I recall this used to happen with my old (2009) V50. It has started to manifest itself with my new XC60. Not too troublesome to warrant lubrication etc., but (as you say) it should have been sorted.

volvo for ever · Jan 30th, 2016, 04:33

no door panels doesnt have to be reomved ,slacken 1 t25 torx then remove cover then handle pops out

iain cooper · Jan 30th, 2016, 10:42

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Originally Posted by volvo for ever

no door panels doesnt have to be reomved ,slacken 1 t25 torx then remove cover then handle pops out

is it something I could do myself then?

would removing cleaning and lubricating do the trick?

Iain

Cantankerous One · Jan 30th, 2016, 12:24

It is something you could do yourself Iain - from my experience it's the same door handle holding mechanism as Fords. You do have to be careful not to slacken the t25 torx too much though - just enough to remove the cover plate (where the keyhole is/would have been) - otherwise (IIRC) the internal mechanism can disconnect and you will have to remove the door panel to fix it.

I did have the sticking handle problem with the O/S rear door on my V70 when I got it - I fixed it by removing the blanking plug (visible with door open) and slackening the torx screw just enough to stop the sticking but not to make the cover plate loose. A trick learned from my years of Mondeo ownership!!

chris956 · Mar 15th, 2018, 09:09

Holy thread resurrection Batman ........

Had the same and its now a service bulletin dealt with under warranty. As mentioned before they remove file away 1mm and refit with lube.

If your Volvo dealer tried to fob you off with a squirt of WD40 ( which will last a week or 2 no more ) then tell them to look at Technical Journal 20904 (TL2094)

ripstandem · Mar 15th, 2018, 10:22

Use oil based lubricants with caution, the residue of oil that remains will become a trap for dirt/grit which may cause future problems.
I used silicone spray on my door handle that did not return to its proper position and it has stayed fixed over the winter.

Gadgetman · Mar 15th, 2018, 10:43

Had the "fix" done a month ago on my 2015 XC60. Dealer confirmed there's a bulletin IE. file 1mm away. All's perfect now :-) PS. they did all 4 handles although the problem was only with the drivers.

NigelDay · Mar 15th, 2018, 15:17

I had the same problem with my 2009 V50 - as I do now with my XC60.

donturkone · Nov 24th, 2019, 10:02

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Originally Posted by chris956

Holy thread resurrection Batman ........

Had the same and its now a service bulletin dealt with under warranty. As mentioned before they remove file away 1mm and refit with lube.

If your Volvo dealer tried to fob you off with a squirt of WD40 ( which will last a week or 2 no more ) then tell them to look at Technical Journal 20904 (TL2094)

Hello, does anyone know how to do this and where to file some material off? Or does anyone have acces to VIDA to see how this TL2094 looks like? Or is there another place to look for TL2094? I have a 2013 V70 with this problem...

Thanx, J

Jan 30th, 2016, 12:24	#25
Cantankerous One VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Banks, West Lancashire	It is something you could do yourself Iain - from my experience it's the same door handle holding mechanism as Fords. You do have to be careful not to slacken the t25 torx too much though - just enough to remove the cover plate (where the keyhole is/would have been) - otherwise (IIRC) the internal mechanism can disconnect and you will have to remove the door panel to fix it. I did have the sticking handle problem with the O/S rear door on my V70 when I got it - I fixed it by removing the blanking plug (visible with door open) and slackening the torx screw just enough to stop the sticking but not to make the cover plate loose. A trick learned from my years of Mondeo ownership!! __________________ Tony 2014 (2014MY) XC60 AWD D5 215 SE Lux Nav Geartronic Previously: 2010 V70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic, 2007 V50 D5 Geartronic, 1983 360 (IAM member since 1986) Last edited by Cantankerous One; Jan 30th, 2016 at 12:31.

Mar 15th, 2018, 09:09	#26
chris956 New Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2018 09:10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent	Solved Holy thread resurrection Batman ........ Had the same and its now a service bulletin dealt with under warranty. As mentioned before they remove file away 1mm and refit with lube. If your Volvo dealer tried to fob you off with a squirt of WD40 ( which will last a week or 2 no more ) then tell them to look at Technical Journal 20904 (TL2094)

Mar 15th, 2018, 10:22	#27
ripstandem Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: halifax	Sticky Door Handle Use oil based lubricants with caution, the residue of oil that remains will become a trap for dirt/grit which may cause future problems. I used silicone spray on my door handle that did not return to its proper position and it has stayed fixed over the winter.

Mar 15th, 2018, 15:17	#29
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	I had the same problem with my 2009 V50 - as I do now with my XC60. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Jan 29th, 2016, 14:13	#21
willin New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2016 14:40 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle	Just an update about my sticky door handle. Car was in this morning and as mentioned in post #15 above the handle was removed and some filing done before lubricating and re-assembling. If it is such a common and longstanding problem with these door handles then it seems a bit lackadaisical of Volvo not to have sorted this by now.

Jan 30th, 2016, 04:33	#23
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	no door panels doesnt have to be reomved ,slacken 1 t25 torx then remove cover then handle pops out

Mar 15th, 2018, 10:43	#28
Gadgetman Junior Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 21:12 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Preston	Had the "fix" done a month ago on my 2015 XC60. Dealer confirmed there's a bulletin IE. file 1mm away. All's perfect now :-) PS. they did all 4 handles although the problem was only with the drivers.

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