Hello all
2002 XC70. When I got it a few months ago the passenger side (left, I am in the UK) rear door central locking wasn't working. Volvo dealer said it needed a new lock. I haven't had it fixed yet as it really doesn't cause me any problems and I can still lock and unlock it manually. Don't think this is anything to do with the problem but just in case I thought I'd say...BUT, earlier this week my wife borrowed the XC70 and came back saying tailgate wouldn't open.
Thought it might be crap in the boot that got jammed when she closed the tailgate but the boot was/is empty and I have had a good look around.
When I pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate I can feel it is connected to something (it moves fully with a small amount of resistance but isn't opening a lock) so it isn't the rods that have come loose. On further inspection the central locking makes no noise in the tailgate when I lock or unlock the car. It is a 5 seater so no internal release handle or hidden hole for the key to go in next to the handle in the tailgate.
Any ideas of either how I solve the problem or how I can just get the door open.
Have so far had a go at getting the trim off the back door (the bottom half of the trim is screwed along the bottom and sides according some pics I have found from the Volvo workshop manual) and have pulled the top free but that doesn't really help me I don't think. Even if I apply more force and get my hand near the lock it is still locked. Is there any way to unlock the lock if you can get to it or is it all inside a sealed unit?
Cheers Craig