Boot Won't Open With Remote

Motorhate · Nov 17th, 2017, 16:58

Not sure if this is a common problem or not but the boot on my '08 VC70 won't open with the remote. The boot will open with the handle when I push it forward towards the car but sometimes it'll spring back up again.

Is there a fix for this or do I have to live with this problem?

Simon Jones · Nov 17th, 2017, 19:18

Just for clarification, you have definitely got the power tailgate option fitted? There will be a switch by the headlamp switch to open it & one on the bottom of the tailgate inner trim to close it. Assuming you do, are you holding the button on the fob for long enough?

Motorhate · Nov 17th, 2017, 20:09

Well that's weird. Beforehand I could hear a click when I used the remote but the boot lid wouldn't open. I managed to open it manually with the handle. Just tried it a minute ago and it's opened. Not sure if the unit inside the boot lid is on the way out or not.

Semnoz · Nov 17th, 2017, 21:01

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Mine does this if the boot release lever above the number plate is stuck in the 'open' position, instead of being pushed back towards the boot lid. I did once manage to squirt some oil to free it up - really need to dismantle it and apply grease.

FIBAMAN · Nov 23rd, 2017, 14:17

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My tailgate has developed the same fault.
Whether I use the fob or the dashboard button, it relases the catch but fals to open, any suggestions as to reason?

pierremcalpine · Nov 23rd, 2017, 18:31

More than likely that your tailgate lock actuator is defective. I've gone through two on mine over the course of 200,000km's. It's not a cheap part but it's easy enough to replace. On my vehicle the part # was 31276958.

Nov 17th, 2017, 16:58	#1
Motorhate New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 10:38 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London / Kent	Boot Won't Open With Remote Not sure if this is a common problem or not but the boot on my '08 VC70 won't open with the remote. The boot will open with the handle when I push it forward towards the car but sometimes it'll spring back up again. Is there a fix for this or do I have to live with this problem?

Nov 17th, 2017, 19:18	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Just for clarification, you have definitely got the power tailgate option fitted? There will be a switch by the headlamp switch to open it & one on the bottom of the tailgate inner trim to close it. Assuming you do, are you holding the button on the fob for long enough? __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Nov 17th, 2017, 20:09	#3
Motorhate New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 10:38 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London / Kent	Well that's weird. Beforehand I could hear a click when I used the remote but the boot lid wouldn't open. I managed to open it manually with the handle. Just tried it a minute ago and it's opened. Not sure if the unit inside the boot lid is on the way out or not. __________________ 2008 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Polestar

Nov 17th, 2017, 21:01	#4
Semnoz Senior Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2023 19:03 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NW	. Mine does this if the boot release lever above the number plate is stuck in the 'open' position, instead of being pushed back towards the boot lid. I did once manage to squirt some oil to free it up - really need to dismantle it and apply grease. __________________ V70 D5 185 SE Lux P3 (with rear integrated booster seats, which the kids love !!) Last edited by CTCNetwork; Nov 24th, 2017 at 13:31. Reason: Quote deleted

Nov 23rd, 2017, 14:17	#5
FIBAMAN Junior Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2022 14:42 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CHESTER LE STREET	. My tailgate has developed the same fault. Whether I use the fob or the dashboard button, it relases the catch but fals to open, any suggestions as to reason? Last edited by CTCNetwork; Nov 24th, 2017 at 13:31. Reason: Quote deleted.

Nov 23rd, 2017, 18:31	#6
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	More than likely that your tailgate lock actuator is defective. I've gone through two on mine over the course of 200,000km's. It's not a cheap part but it's easy enough to replace. On my vehicle the part # was 31276958. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

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