97 850 sedan fuel flap motor

Post by **scot850** » 11 Jul 2016, 12:56

The fuel flap motor to lock the lid doesn't appear to work. I removed it and tried applying power to it from my 4A/12V trickle charger and also tried from my booster pack, but nothing. Opened the unit up and found a similar electric motor to all Volvo systems using small motors (like the head-light motors). Opened it up and cleaned the brushes and still nothing so guess motor is goosed. Is there anywhere other than PnP to get a good replacement motor? Cheapest new Volvo part is about $85 US + shipping (part # 3509066).

As I have also to replace the aerial mast/motor and possibly the trunk lid actuator, need to find cheaper options. I will go to PnP but the trouble is that you can pull the parts but there is no easy way to test them unless I can use my booster pack in the parking lot to test them.

Neil.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 11 Jul 2016, 13:08

Looks like you looked at TASCA...yeah, I think you're in for a PnP.... you can let FCPEuro price match but that doesn't really help you either.
I would say to test whatever you're powering things with on a known good part so you know it works before taking it to the junk yard- I don't see why they won't let you in with it!

Post by **scot850** » 11 Jul 2016, 13:16

PnP can be funny about what they let you in with. Apparently torches (confused the hell out of me as in UK speak that is a flashlight!!) and jacks are a no-no (understandable), so I will need to check on battery booster/test system. Issue will be finding something to test first. Now where are those headlight wiper motors........

Neil.