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Old Apr 18th, 2010, 20:21   #11
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I contacted Coquitlam Volvo in BC and was told by the parts tech. that I would need to buy a whole new handle assembly for approx. $150.00 Canadian, which, to me, seems like buying a new car when you get a flat tire. Sigh. His only advice was to go to a used parts place and look for something I could use. I live in Kamloops, BC, which is a big truck town, and I've never seen any significant Volvo parts in this town so I'd have to go to Vancouver (3.5 hours away) to look for a used part. Truthfully though, I don't want a used switch, and I'm sure many people would agree with this.

So I'm putting this out there to see if anyone has some ideas for me. I'm including some pictures to help out with my explanation.
The microswitch is part of the numberplate lamp holder assembly , about £11 in UK ,, you might have been poorly advised .. you dont need the whole assembly which has to be painted to match the car which isnt cheap ..
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Old Apr 18th, 2010, 20:32   #12
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Thanks for the reply, Clan. Is the "numberplate lamp holder assembly" you mentioned the black piece in the picture below? It's about 30 cm long and holds the microswitch as well as the integrated wiring and such. If this could be ordered only, that would make my day.
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Thanks for the reply, Clan. Is the "numberplate lamp holder assembly" you mentioned the black piece in the picture below? It's about 30 cm long and holds the microswitch as well as the integrated wiring and such. If this could be ordered only, that would make my day.
Yes exactly that part :-) but unless you have ordered one before you wouldnt think so looking at the parts drawing ..
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This why these forums are so valuable. As it turns out, the original dealership I called had a parts man who was not as knowledgeable as others.

I contacted Don Docksteader Volvo in Vancouver, and Chris found the exact part that Clan said could be purchased. ($20.00)

I was able to install it with no problem, and voila! I am in the "I can open my tailgate club"! Thank you Clan.

I only wish I knew some more about cars to give back some karma. Namaste.
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So should my boot pop open when I press the remote button or does it just unlock? Because on mine when I press the remote button it only unlocks it doesn't open itself.
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The button on the key fob unlocks only.
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Guru's right unfortunately. The only way to open the tailgate hatch is with the %#^@& little microswitch in the tailgate assembly. Unless models newer than 2005 made intelligent modifications?
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Hi all, my V50 tailgate stopped working this evening but I don't think the microswitch is the problem because when I press it I'm hearing activity, like the latch is trying to open (a heavy 'click'). Any suggestions before I start taking things apart?

It's interesting there's no emergency release from the inside, but I guess that's because its not an actual trunk and therefore impossible to get trapped in.
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This problem could well be something stuck in the latch , so pressthe button whilst someone pushes hard on the tailgate from inside ...
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Hi all, my V50 tailgate stopped working this evening but I don't think the microswitch is the problem because when I press it I'm hearing activity, like the latch is trying to open (a heavy 'click'). Any suggestions before I start taking things apart?

It's interesting there's no emergency release from the inside, but I guess that's because its not an actual trunk and therefore impossible to get trapped in.
Ok some followup on this issue. Attempting to force the tailgate open didnt work, it was too solidly closed. I had resigned myself to taking it to the dealer, but after a few days its working again! I guess I went over enough bumps and potholes to shake it free. There wasn't anything stuck in the latch or the socket, so I can only guess that it got closed in such a way that made it stick. I'll spray some teflon on it as a preventative measure.

So if your tailgate gets stuck, but the latch still clicks when you press the release button, try taking your V50 for a bumpy ride
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