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Nov 2nd, 2019, 10:54 | #1 |
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Tailgate lock problem
The tailgate of my XC 90, 2009 has somehow got locked with the tailgate open.
It now won’t unlock when the key fob unlocks the rest of the car, so currently it’s held closed with a bungee. Reading other posts people suggest a problem with a corroded pin in the latch handle mechanism. This has been sticking for a while, but even opening and closing this doesn’t allow the boot latch to open. I can heat the mechanism trying to unlock it, but the latch stays locked. Does this mean a new latch is needed ? Or should replacing this metal bar fix it ? I can remove the boot trim but just don’t know what I need to fix ! Any help really appreciated! |
Nov 2nd, 2019, 12:02 | #2 | ||||
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This will do it. I followed this guide from a guy on YouTube and it worked for me. Got the stainless bar cheap off ebay.
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Nov 2nd, 2019, 15:10 | #3 |
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And here is a great tutorial:
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=108023
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After working out what I needed, I ordered the stainless rod and some new return springs ( 20mm letter box ) and did it one day when the weather was fine and I had nothing else to do. It's been perfect since.
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Nov 5th, 2019, 18:59 | #6 |
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Is there anything that can go drastically wrong .... kind of thinking if not broke dont fix right now. I wouldnt want to damage anything or create a seperate issue.
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Nov 5th, 2019, 19:32 | #7 |
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If you have doubts about working on your car then only you will know whether you want to gain experience or pay someone else to do it for you.
I do nearly all my own work because I then know that it has actually been done rather than hoping that someone that I've paid to do it hasn't ! Prime example Fuel Filter . Not hard to do but if you don't do it yourself you don't "know for certain" that it has been, even though you've paid for it.
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