Newbie - Locking Question

grumward · Dec 4th, 2017, 12:25

Hi All

I have recently become the owner of a 2012 V40 SE NAV
Liking the car a lot!
I have come across an issue with a lock but have read through some posts and it seems to be a common issue with the actuators (I think)
I am taking the car back under warranty but my question really concerns something else
On the drivers door there is a toggle switch that shows the usual 'Lock' symbol in both a locked and unlocked state
This has been unresponsive since I first got the car and I am assuming it's for the central locking
Would someone be able to answer if there is a setting that would render the switch inoperative, something I have missed?
If not I will get them to sort this out at the same time
Thanks in advance
Graham

Fantastic · Dec 7th, 2017, 14:10

You've not missed anything. The toggle switch does just as you say, locks/unlocks central locking - no settings to stop it working. Another warranty problem to be mended I'm afraid.

grumward · Dec 7th, 2017, 15:39

Thanks Fantastic
Will get them to take a look
With regard to the lock issue...
I've just read through the warranty booklet and it states that I'm not covered for 'parts which fail as a result of commonly known design faults'
As the lock is a common fault I guess I have a argument on my hands
Wish me luck!

Fantastic · Dec 7th, 2017, 20:29

grumward, there's not been any official Volvo recall on locks so I would argue that it's not a 'common fault' and not a 'design fault'. It's just that some break and stop working 😉

grumward · Dec 7th, 2017, 21:22

Good point, well made
Thanks again Fantastic
Will get in touch with them, maybe even post the outcome

Dec 4th, 2017, 12:25	#1
grumward New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Manchester	Newbie - Locking Question Hi All I have recently become the owner of a 2012 V40 SE NAV Liking the car a lot! I have come across an issue with a lock but have read through some posts and it seems to be a common issue with the actuators (I think) I am taking the car back under warranty but my question really concerns something else On the drivers door there is a toggle switch that shows the usual 'Lock' symbol in both a locked and unlocked state This has been unresponsive since I first got the car and I am assuming it's for the central locking Would someone be able to answer if there is a setting that would render the switch inoperative, something I have missed? If not I will get them to sort this out at the same time Thanks in advance Graham

Dec 7th, 2017, 14:10	#2
Fantastic VOC Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: S. Yorkshire	You've not missed anything. The toggle switch does just as you say, locks/unlocks central locking - no settings to stop it working. Another warranty problem to be mended I'm afraid. __________________ V70 D3, XC60 D5, V70 D5, C30 1.6p , S60 2.4d, V40 1.8p, S40 1.8p.

Dec 7th, 2017, 20:29	#4
Fantastic VOC Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: S. Yorkshire	grumward, there's not been any official Volvo recall on locks so I would argue that it's not a 'common fault' and not a 'design fault'. It's just that some break and stop working 😉 __________________ V70 D3, XC60 D5, V70 D5, C30 1.6p , S60 2.4d, V40 1.8p, S40 1.8p.

Dec 7th, 2017, 15:39	#3
grumward New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Manchester	Thanks Fantastic Will get them to take a look With regard to the lock issue... I've just read through the warranty booklet and it states that I'm not covered for 'parts which fail as a result of commonly known design faults' As the lock is a common fault I guess I have a argument on my hands Wish me luck!

Dec 7th, 2017, 21:22	#5
grumward New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Manchester	Good point, well made Thanks again Fantastic Will get in touch with them, maybe even post the outcome

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