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Rear doors will not unlock

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rbright
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Joined: 6 July 2011
Year and Model: V70, 1998
Location: Brisbane

Rear doors will not unlock

Post by rbright »

Hi all,

My kids pulled on the rear door handles of our 1998 V70 wagon at the same time as I unlocked the doors with my key and the rear doors now will not unlock either by remote, key or front door lock/unlock buttons. I have to reach over and pull up the locks manually.

Is there a simple fix or will I need to replace some components?

Thanks in advance.

jblackburn
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Post by jblackburn »

Unfortunately, it probably messed up the lever of doom inside the door. :shock:

You'll haveta either get a latch assembly, or work your way through this:
http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how ... epair.html
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rbright
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Year and Model: V70, 1998
Location: Brisbane

Post by rbright »

Many thanks for those detailed instructions with pics. I'll have another read through and see how game I am feeling.

Thanks again : )

trs80
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Year and Model: 1997 850R
Location: MI

Post by trs80 »

If the lock actuator is broken I would source one from the Recycle yard. They are pretty easy to swap in and out and can be had for under $10 at a decent yard.

rbright
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Year and Model: V70, 1998
Location: Brisbane

Post by rbright »

will check spare parts option too - thank you.

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