2001 Volvo V70 Tailgate Won't Unlock - FIXED

[@XC70n05]

Thanks. It happed to my XC70. Your fix worked 1.st tiime.

[@fredste-marie1854]

Hey! Thanks!!! This is EXACTLY what I needed. And the video is right to the point, not like many that leave you with more question!!! :)

[@Sinngh]

Tremendously helpful, this was the information I was missing to unlock my stuck tailgate!

[@andyc2730]

Excellent presentation, Thank you for your time....

[@vanhopeoriginal.1555]

Thankyou for sharing , il see if I can find a newer handle for mine. 🙌

[@MsVictoriaWolfe]

What do I do if I can’t get the trunk open at all. The car runs, but it has power lock issues. There’s no push under handle

[@mp5802]

Some model v70s had a place to use your key just to the right of the license plate lights underneath. My 2001 does not have it, so if you can't fiddle with the handle to get it open (back and forth), then I haven't got a clue how you'd open it. Good luck.

[@JustMe6904GitarosPamokos]

Thank You !!!

[@iahpilgrim]

Mike thanks for posting the video. I am experiencing the same on my 2001 V70 (no 3rd seat) with nearly 150000 miles. The electric lock works fine, but the handle does not unlatch the tailgate without repeated attempts and is getting worse. Can you confirm the replacement part number(s) and your source? I found a handle assembly P/N 9154717 at $122 and the latch assembly a P/N 31253047 mechanism or nearly $240. I want to ensure that is what was needed to keep the cost down. Thank you in advance!!

[@mp5802]

Yes, 9154717 is it the right part number. I bought mine on eBay. Good luck.

[@SacredCovenant4ever]

Okay LISTEN UP ALL... After a few so-called experts gave me nightmare diagnoses, a AAA tech hit the button which locked all locks, then hit it again, unlocking all locks, the hatch opened. The manager at Volvo gave me a 1200 estimate even... Rip offs at the dealership BEWARE.

[@mp5802]

I'm not sure how your experience with the dealer is relevant to a defective tailgate latch, but thanks for your input.