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1998 S70 Drivers door not unlocking properly

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wimac
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Year and Model: 1998 S70
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1998 S70 Drivers door not unlocking properly

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I'm having a problem with the drivers door unlocking, it will unlock if you turn the key twice along with the other doors. The car won't unlock if you only turn it once or using the fob I have to hit the fob once and still turn the key in the lock once. When I turn off the car the doors are supposed to unlock but only click once, and won't unlock the door have to turn the key in the lock one more time from the outside to unlock it even the manual unlock won't do it. help????

Thanks
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Hello,

It sounds like you've got a faulty door lock/latch assembly - they tend to be a common issue on these cars with age (I've replaced 2) and only work really when they want to.

Take a look at the thread below for part numbers/replacement instructions.

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 5&p=136327
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Post by abscate »

Sorry for the earlier Snark, Wimac. I was frustrated and banged up yesterday and snippy.

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