V70 Passenger Side Door Lock - Broken?

bweber · Post by **bweber** » 18 Mar 2006, 08:48

Hi Everyone,
I'm slowly fixing up my "good deal" 98 V70 - but that has included buying and installing new master window switch - which managed to fix most of my problems except the passenger side door lock. My volvo mechanic said the motor was out and it would cost $280 to fix. I've already put over $900 into the car since I bought it last year, so is there any way I can purchase a motor and install it myself (or, rather, have my husband do it?). Has anyone done this, or are there any links to instructions on the web?
Also, I believe the car had keyless entry at one point, but I have no remote - if I get the door fixed can I buy a remote on ebay and program it myself - or is this best dealt w/ by a mechanic?
Thanks so much - this forum has already saved me a bit of money and been very informative.
Brook

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 18 Mar 2006, 09:35

Check with http://www.erievovo.com/ to see if they can get you a used motor off of a car they have taken in. They have a good reputation. In regards to the remote, even if you get one off of eBay, from '98 on, it's a dealer programable item only. Trust me, I bought one for my '98 S70 last year. If you were to do that, here's the type that you want: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-200 ... 1415QQrdZ1
My dealer only charged me about $25 to program mine but seems that it depends on the dealer. I've heard as much as $75 and $80, so I would check with them before you buy. I would also not tell them you got it from eBay. Just tell them that your remote quit working and see if they'll do it for cheap. Good luck.

bweber · Post by **bweber** » 19 Mar 2006, 14:07

Thanks for the info! Any idea on how I can learn to install the lock motor myself?
Thanks for all your help Volvo lovers!
Brook

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 19 Mar 2006, 18:57

Sent you an PM. Send me an email (badger-at-knology.net) for diagrams on how to replace the motor.