V50 Electrics : - Central locking gremlins

Volvo V50 owner · Nov 26th, 2011, 20:27

Hi all,

New user so treat me gently!! Searched previous posts but couldn't find anything directly relevant.

Today noticed that V50 2.0d LHD was unlocking the drivers side rear door after operating the central locking from the key fob. Tried to lock from inside but it pops back up when operate central locking.

Any advice appreciated

Options

1) WD-40 into door via button

2) Strip out door panel and lubricate / investigate ( non-preferred option as sub zero here at present )

3) 75 km drive to nearest Volvo dealer

Please help

t5_monkey · Nov 26th, 2011, 20:44

Does it fail to lock when you lock the whole car ?

Volvo V50 owner · Nov 26th, 2011, 20:50

Hi,

Thanks for your response,

All doors lock, then the rear door button pops up

Metblackrat · Nov 27th, 2011, 16:57

I have the exact opposite when its sub zero here. The button pops up and then immediately goes back down again.

I suspect it is water in the sleeve of the cable in the locking mechanism but looking in the Haynes book, its a nightmare to strip out.

At least mines always locked I suppose.

Here's my original post 12 months ago.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=110194

Volvo V50 owner · Nov 27th, 2011, 17:16

Hi

Found this on another forum, the wiring loom runs through the front door, and I intend to try and clean it this week, here seems to be a debate on whether the loom needs replacing or whether greasing may be enough to stop the corrosion problem

Regards

Metblackrat · Nov 27th, 2011, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volvo V50 owner

Hi

Found this on another forum, the wiring loom runs through the front door, and I intend to try and clean it this week, here seems to be a debate on whether the loom needs replacing or whether greasing may be enough to stop the corrosion problem

Regards

I doubt its that. The symptoms for the door connectors being corroded are a door that is completely dead. Yours seems to have power if it locks and then unlocks.

What year is yours?.

Volvo V50 owner · Nov 27th, 2011, 17:51

2006 2.0 d LHD

nkclair · Nov 29th, 2011, 12:23

Mine rear door doesn't open, not tried grease them as yet, don't know what to do. I have to open the door from the inside.

Nov 26th, 2011, 20:27	#1
Volvo V50 owner New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2014 22:19 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Courson, France	Central locking gremlins Hi all, New user so treat me gently!! Searched previous posts but couldn't find anything directly relevant. Today noticed that V50 2.0d LHD was unlocking the drivers side rear door after operating the central locking from the key fob. Tried to lock from inside but it pops back up when operate central locking. Any advice appreciated Options 1) WD-40 into door via button 2) Strip out door panel and lubricate / investigate ( non-preferred option as sub zero here at present ) 3) 75 km drive to nearest Volvo dealer Please help

Nov 26th, 2011, 20:44	#2
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Nov 26th, 2011, 20:50	#3
Volvo V50 owner New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2014 22:19 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Courson, France	Central locking Hi, Thanks for your response, All doors lock, then the rear door button pops up

Nov 27th, 2011, 16:57	#4
Metblackrat Senior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 22:29 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hatfield	I have the exact opposite when its sub zero here. The button pops up and then immediately goes back down again. I suspect it is water in the sleeve of the cable in the locking mechanism but looking in the Haynes book, its a nightmare to strip out. At least mines always locked I suppose. Here's my original post 12 months ago. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=110194

Nov 27th, 2011, 17:51	#7
Volvo V50 owner New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2014 22:19 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Courson, France	2006 2.0 d LHD

Nov 29th, 2011, 12:23	#8
nkclair Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 13:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wolverhampton	Mine rear door doesn't open, not tried grease them as yet, don't know what to do. I have to open the door from the inside.

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