C70 Door striker adjustment

choosy54 · Nov 27th, 2019, 09:09

Does anybody know if I can adjust the door striker or get over this passenger door just "popping" open slightly just enough to give me the door open warning. It's a 2008 C70 hard top convertible.
I am also looking for 2 headlight units for the same car at a "reasonable" price please.

zapcity1 · Nov 27th, 2019, 11:07

From my experience with the door popping open it has been down to the locking mechanism not working correctly.

They appear to get corroded easily and not latch correctly. After much lubrication mine has been OK for a few years, but some owners have had to replace the mechanism.

Take a look at this thread for some research: -

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ng+open&page=2

FredGraham · Nov 27th, 2019, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by choosy54

Does anybody know if I can adjust the door striker or get over this passenger door just "popping" open slightly just enough to give me the door open warning. It's a 2008 C70 hard top convertible.
I am also looking for 2 headlight units for the same car at a "reasonable" price please.

Hi choosy54
In the past I've found Volvo/Saab breakers in Nottingham helpful. They will deliver at, what I thought was a reasonable price. You ca easily find them on Google.
Regards
Fred

Clan · Nov 27th, 2019, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by choosy54

Does anybody know if I can adjust the door striker or get over this passenger door just "popping" open slightly just enough to give me the door open warning. It's a 2008 C70 hard top convertible.
I am also looking for 2 headlight units for the same car at a "reasonable" price please.

That is the catch sticking as said above , due to neglect .. spray some proper lubricant upwards into the catch and work it as much as you can then do the same again to flush the rusty fluid out ... do this every 6 months ....

choosy54 · Dec 15th, 2019, 12:51

Thanks guys, after almost a litre of brake cleaner to wash out all of the old crud then lubricated with good quality oil in a air spray can it works well now and no more nagging from 'er indoors. ;-)

Nov 27th, 2019, 09:09	#1
choosy54 Dangerous Dave. Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 21:06 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: tiverton, Mid Devon	C70 Door striker adjustment Does anybody know if I can adjust the door striker or get over this passenger door just "popping" open slightly just enough to give me the door open warning. It's a 2008 C70 hard top convertible. I am also looking for 2 headlight units for the same car at a "reasonable" price please. __________________ X reg 1.8 GDI estate. 221,000 miles so far and still going strong. Selling for £250 if you can use it. 2002 V70 D5 Estate. Brilliant car that drives like its new. 2008 C70 D5 Hard Top Convertible with small niggles. YES MRS JUST GIVE ME TIME ! ! !

Nov 27th, 2019, 11:07	#2
zapcity1 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 23:09 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ipswich	From my experience with the door popping open it has been down to the locking mechanism not working correctly. They appear to get corroded easily and not latch correctly. After much lubrication mine has been OK for a few years, but some owners have had to replace the mechanism. Take a look at this thread for some research: - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ng+open&page=2 __________________ Now: - MY12 XC60 SE Lux Premium D3 Geartonic AWD, MY09 XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic AWD, MY08 C70 SE Lux D5 Geartronic & 1994 480GT Previously: - MY08 V50 2.0D SE Lux, MY08 S40 1.8 SE, MY10 C70 SE Lux 2.0D Powershift, & ’99 V40 2.0T SE Lux

Dec 15th, 2019, 12:51	#5
choosy54 Dangerous Dave. Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 21:06 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: tiverton, Mid Devon	Thanks guys, after almost a litre of brake cleaner to wash out all of the old crud then lubricated with good quality oil in a air spray can it works well now and no more nagging from 'er indoors. ;-) __________________ X reg 1.8 GDI estate. 221,000 miles so far and still going strong. Selling for £250 if you can use it. 2002 V70 D5 Estate. Brilliant car that drives like its new. 2008 C70 D5 Hard Top Convertible with small niggles. YES MRS JUST GIVE ME TIME ! ! !

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