Rear door won't open from inside

klindsey1 · Post by **klindsey1** » 03 May 2014, 13:35

*mnsherk - Thanks for the tip with the pics - I did the same thing today, and it works like a champ. Tips like this are what make this site such a great resource. Thanks So Much!

717Volvo · Post by **717Volvo** » 17 Jul 2014, 17:51

I want to add another thanks for the strap solution. My kids (and their friends) have been dealing with a rear door that wouldn't open for a year or more. They'll be thrilled to have this fixed. Please excuse me if I don't give any credit here and try to get some props from my kids for being a super Dad and figuring it all out by myself.

Post by **abscate** » 21 Jul 2014, 11:45

Ive submitted this thread to Matt for inclusion in the Repair database since it sure looks popular for the XC90 crowd!

boksalg · Post by **boksalg** » 23 Jul 2014, 13:26

Superb tip mnsherk - got the same issue and you sorted it

Post by **JONESVLV** » 09 Nov 2014, 15:08

Adding another thank you to this thread. Thanks to the instructions, I was able to remove the rear passenger door panel and discovered the cable from the door latch was dangling free. One of the (brittle) plastic pieces that holds it in place had cracked. I also ran a plastic strap between the 2 torx screws to keep the mechanism in place. Kids are happy to no longer be trapped in the car in that side.

baines362 · Post by **baines362** » 21 May 2015, 12:54

A much easier solution is to just epoxy the cable back into the broken handle. I did mine years ago.

MSC · Post by **MSC** » 02 May 2016, 08:23

This post was very helpful-- thank you mnsherk! I was able to fix my door in 30 minutes. To help understand how to take the door off I also went to Youtube to see a demonstration.

irount2 · Post by **irount2** » 25 Jun 2026, 15:05

Still a helpful topic and post in 2026! Thank you!!