XC70: Electrical - Boot electrical problems

Johnny Kebab · Aug 7th, 2019, 18:14

Hi all, hope someone can help with my problem.

I fitted the boot module to my 2012 XC70 about 18 months ago and no problems for about 16 months then I had to take it out because it melted and was affecting the central locking system.now I’m having no end of problems, the boot wouldn’t open from the boot, the fob or the button in the car. I took it to a Volvo specialist near me and they took the boot apart but couldn’t find the problem but now I’ve gone from a boot that won’t open to a boot that won’t shut! I’ve got the boot panels off and the boot button, fob and car button all seem to work but now the boot close button isn’t working and the lock mechanism seems to be stuck in the boot locked position.

So I’m £100 down, have a car I can’t drive because the boot isn’t shut and still have no idea as to what the problem is. It’s booked into an auto-electrician next Thursday (earliest he can fit in)

Anybody else had this problem or know if a cure?

Thanks in advance for any help!

John

Johnny Kebab · Aug 9th, 2019, 10:18

Anyone?

Tatsfield · Aug 9th, 2019, 12:09

Have you contacted Evgeny who supplied the module to ask him if he can assist with a diagnosis based on the fact that it was his module that failed originally. This is a little worrying for me as I have that hard wired module installed in my XC70.

JRL · Aug 9th, 2019, 12:48

I think Evgeny got the modules from a friend who originally did the design so contacting him may be of no use. Your best bet would be the auto electrician who can check the wiring going to the boot lock.

Johnny Kebab · Aug 9th, 2019, 12:58

I have it booked into an auto electrician next Thursday to have a look. I’d be very careful of the modules, the one I took out had melted inside the protective foam and was very hot even when I’d spent 10 minutes dismantling the boot to get to it.

John

Johnny Kebab · Aug 18th, 2019, 16:56

Thought I’d bump this one more time, I’ve had the lock replaced in the boot but it hasn’t solved the problem. It’s going to another Volvo place on Tuesday, hopefully someone will find out what’s going on.

JK

Evgeny · Sep 23rd, 2019, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRL

I think Evgeny got the modules from a friend who originally did the design so contacting him may be of no use. Your best bet would be the auto electrician who can check the wiring going to the boot lock.

I am a developer.
If you have questions about the module, I will be happy to answer

Aug 7th, 2019, 18:14	#1
Johnny Kebab Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:39 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Milton Keynes	Boot electrical problems Hi all, hope someone can help with my problem. I fitted the boot module to my 2012 XC70 about 18 months ago and no problems for about 16 months then I had to take it out because it melted and was affecting the central locking system.now I’m having no end of problems, the boot wouldn’t open from the boot, the fob or the button in the car. I took it to a Volvo specialist near me and they took the boot apart but couldn’t find the problem but now I’ve gone from a boot that won’t open to a boot that won’t shut! I’ve got the boot panels off and the boot button, fob and car button all seem to work but now the boot close button isn’t working and the lock mechanism seems to be stuck in the boot locked position. So I’m £100 down, have a car I can’t drive because the boot isn’t shut and still have no idea as to what the problem is. It’s booked into an auto-electrician next Thursday (earliest he can fit in) Anybody else had this problem or know if a cure? Thanks in advance for any help! John

Aug 9th, 2019, 12:09	#3
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 22:52 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Have you contacted Evgeny who supplied the module to ask him if he can assist with a diagnosis based on the fact that it was his module that failed originally. This is a little worrying for me as I have that hard wired module installed in my XC70. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Aug 9th, 2019, 12:48	#4
JRL Master Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2022 16:37 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Derry	I think Evgeny got the modules from a friend who originally did the design so contacting him may be of no use. Your best bet would be the auto electrician who can check the wiring going to the boot lock. __________________ 2008 S60 D5 SE LUX

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Aug 9th, 2019, 10:18	#2
Johnny Kebab Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:39 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Milton Keynes	Anyone?

Aug 9th, 2019, 12:58	#5
Johnny Kebab Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:39 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Milton Keynes	I have it booked into an auto electrician next Thursday to have a look. I’d be very careful of the modules, the one I took out had melted inside the protective foam and was very hot even when I’d spent 10 minutes dismantling the boot to get to it. John

Aug 18th, 2019, 16:56	#6
Johnny Kebab Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:39 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Milton Keynes	Thought I’d bump this one more time, I’ve had the lock replaced in the boot but it hasn’t solved the problem. It’s going to another Volvo place on Tuesday, hopefully someone will find out what’s going on. JK

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