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Rear Defroster/Immobilizer - Not a Problem, It's a "Feature"

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
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BEJinFbk
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Re: Rear Defroster/Immobilizer - Not a Problem, It's a "Feature"

Post by BEJinFbk »

The tailgate picks up it's grounds behind the left hand tail light, IIRC.

And keep in mind that the tailgate lock cylinder shares all of the
lock/unlock and arm/disarm features of the driver's door cylinder.
There are two ground seeking contacts in the tailgate latch for them.
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Post by dyn blin »

Great suggestions from both of you on the grounds, that will be the next check... Thanks
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