2008 S80 Rear Door Closing

Will Good · Apr 10th, 2018, 15:25

Have a problem with the rear door latch - shutting it "normally" from the outside it seems to bounce and although closed its only on the first latch, if you push and hold the door in slowly it only then engages on the second latch which holds the door tight into the body.

Closing door either firmer or softer has the same result, I've adjusted the catch on the door frame, and have used a screwdriver to check the operation of the latch in the door, which seems to be working perfectly.

I can't see anything stopping the door closing, so wonder if there a fault in the latch mechanism somehow?

Any help would be welcome.

Peter86 · Apr 10th, 2018, 16:51

Sounds like a fault. Might be worth spending a few hours taking it out and checking for dirt/broken part or lack of lubrication.

CTCNetwork · Apr 10th, 2018, 17:26

Hi,

Door lock/catch/release units have been discussed before. It is, theoretically an all-in-one unit and comes as such from volvo for a pretty few pounds.

The issue could be lack of lubrication or a broken small plastic piece.

The unit is gruesome to remove and equally more so to take apart but may be worth it for a simple fix.

Des. . .

Apr 10th, 2018, 15:25	#1
Will Good New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 22:52 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manchester	2008 S80 Rear Door Closing Have a problem with the rear door latch - shutting it "normally" from the outside it seems to bounce and although closed its only on the first latch, if you push and hold the door in slowly it only then engages on the second latch which holds the door tight into the body. Closing door either firmer or softer has the same result, I've adjusted the catch on the door frame, and have used a screwdriver to check the operation of the latch in the door, which seems to be working perfectly. I can't see anything stopping the door closing, so wonder if there a fault in the latch mechanism somehow? Any help would be welcome.

Apr 10th, 2018, 16:51	#2
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Sounds like a fault. Might be worth spending a few hours taking it out and checking for dirt/broken part or lack of lubrication. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Apr 10th, 2018, 17:26	#3
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