Volvo S40 Trunk Does Not Open

[@Mjolhner]

That was one of the most well done instructions videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Thank you very much!

[@mewsette1961]

I just went to my Volvo dealer about this yesterday with my 2009 S40. My bulb went out in my trunk about three months ago. Then, two weeks before Christmas, I went to the mall, and put all my Christmas presents in the trunk. Got home, went to open the trunk, and it would not open, and just made a whirring sound. Christmas Eve, I thought I would try to open it, because I had a bottle of wine in there for a party, and it had rolled too far for me to reach it from the back seat. The trunk opened, and worked up until yesterday, January 7th, when I took it to the dealer. They told me there has to be a wiring issue, and that they charge $110 an hour to figure it out. I said never mind, I'll keep going through the back seat....ha ha. I will show them this video, and ask them how much they will charge to do this. Thanks for sharing this.

[@mikepowdermaker8691]

This was perfect thank you. Have volvo S40 2008 and the trunk would not open, no motor sounds when pushing the button. I ordered a new switch thinking it was that, delivered cost of $25, and that didnt solve the problem. Watching your video with the broken wires was the key. I had 3 broken wires inside the black rubber protector. I trimmed and soldered them, taped individually, then together. Also to get room have to cut a relief slice in the rubber protector, then just put it back and taped that up as well - all working. Thank you.

[@KetilDuna]

Thank you for sharing this - I now have built up the courage to replace my own

[@LC180249]

Great video ... common fault on Volvo S40 ... Mine said "Boot Lid Open" ...when shut .... go to the wiring loom as shown in video .... peel back the rubber and re-join the broken wire ... sorted ............ Note .. make sure the rubber grommet is secured as water will get in and you will have a wet patch behind passenger seat.

[@nedrenner2278]

This worked well. Great video. The trunk switch is also a known problem point. I'd replaced that a year ago on my 2004 S40 and was shocked when it again refused to open. The new harness was about $50 from a dealer. Thanks again!

[@wayne4162]

THANK YOU IT WORKED I REPLACE MY WIRING HARNESS EVEN THOUGH IT LOOKS BRAND NEW I WAS SKEPTICAL ON BUYING NEW HERNESS BUT I DID ANYWAYS AND INSTALLED IT TOOK ME 15 TO 20 MIN VERY EASY AFTER PUTTING EVERYTHING BACK TO GATHER I STARTED THE CAR AND THE LIGHT WAS GONE .....I FELT LIKE A MILLION BUCKS IT WAS DRIVING ME CRAZY SEEING THIS LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON MY DASHBOARD)))))))

[@oOMetalManiaOo]

I have the same issue, did you have a child safety string? Mine has not and therefor i dont know how to open the trunk, do you have any ideas?

[@kiowajoe]

On the 2010 S40, the only thing I'd add is that the rubber bumper knobs turn a quarter turn and then slip out. I did break one of the guide pin clips holding the license plate light housing on, but the screws line up just fine. Thanks a lot for the excellent video!

[@buzzbeadal]

Thank you Robert, very informative and helpful. your step by step instruction is some of the best I've reviewed. And you saved me several hundred dollars.

[@adame6169]

You're the best, thanks for sharing! Fixed my 2010 s40 that would open the trunk when I turned on the lights. The double screwdriver clip removal tip made this go smoothly. Much appreciated.

[@M.Maximchuk]

Thank you for sharing this information. Had similar issue and found 4 wires torn. Had no lock, trunk light, license plate lights and trunk lid sensor was mulfunctioning.

[@breconbeacons21]

Really useful, thanks. Just experienced the same issues with my S40, going to try and fix it today whilst we have a little sunshine left here in the UK!

[@asforme762]

Tying the string to the latch is a great idea!!! Great video!!!

[@tonymorgan2813]

Great video, very simple instructions, I'm having same issue with my daughter's 2007 s40 2.4i. I'll be disassembling trunk to do evaluation. I'll give you an update when I finish . Thanks

[@timothyandrews5975]

3 years in and waiting for an update

[@dannysweeney3754]

Thankyou for your post. I now know how to fit my new harness before I'm laid in the back of my car

[@cmalatesta100]

Fantastic Video and detailed description! Thank you! From Canada 🇨🇦

[@gregwright78]

Thanks for sharing, was very helpful. I successfully replaced the boot/trunk wiring loom on my 2005 Volvo S40

[@mattyoder4877]

Great video! I have to fix this on my Mom's car, and this was a big help!

[@joeatwest]

My s40 has the same issue, thanks for the detailed instructions!

[@charlieelperro]

Just got the part today, will put your method to the test.

[@RileyMannShorts]

Thank you! This couldn’t of been any simpler

[@bjsorensen]

Great video. Thanks for the clear instructions. It was easy!

[@dhruvkumar-ql5yv]

Great video. Was able to solve the problem with my car. Thank you!!

[@kiowajoe]

If you wait too long, the trunk might not latch either. I had to use a bungie cord to hold it shut the day before my new harness arrived.

[@rabrumf]

Very helpful! I'm experiencing the same issue and will give this a try.

[@ingvarpersson9515]

Very good info! I will try that on my S40-06! Thanks!

[@derrickdietz7480]

Thank you for Explaining this so clearly. perfect.

[@stanislavvazdautan3236]

Thank you man. You have helped me a lot!!!

[@mrDeeds111]

great vid this is just what I needed!

[@rollingtones1]

2:01 your “molding” is actually called a trunk lining. Good video.

[@johndaly6920]

Great video just purchased a harness for the 2009 Volvo S40. Just curious did you happen to make a video of how you put the harness back in the car? I know everything gets reversed. Thanks

[@00mjennin00]

This video is amazing! Great job!

[@Patioevra]

In similar case I had a problem with wires from cabin to trunk button. The wires were broken in particular points. after renovation problem has gone

[@bobwenger5205]

Very good info! Except my european version has no safety release. 😢latch won’t open.

[@KugXel]

Really helpfull! I Just fixed mine with exact same problem :)

[@BouncingBallsofFire]

Good descriptive video. Thank you.

[@JoseCruz-uo4ih]

Thank you so much , I am subscribing to your channel so please if you do any work on the S40 please post

[@KingChocobo]

You're a life saver! 👍

[@jayram9956]

Thank you soooo much problem fixed broken wire

[@ricohelal17]

Thanks bro. Great video🙏✌

[@jerryyoung6561]

Replaced wiring and harness still doesn't work. is there a fuse?

[@ilxch]

This is great video...thanks!

[@Vikingdescendent]

Could you not open the trunk manually with the master key?

[@obaytalas4092]

What’s the part called?

[@charlieelperro]

What is the part number? I need it to stop by my dealer and buy it.

[@michelpare1975]

Do yo have the part number ... Where can we ordered ... Rockauto.com or just Volvo ?

[@infofootage]

I have the European one that has no inside safety lever.. how can I open the trunk 2007 volvo s40

[@kellysmith6362]

Fuck this. I’ll just take it to mechanic. Great video though!

[@nathanshinder5314]

Here's another version of the trunk malfunction, that happened to me, and it is pure weirdness: Trunk won't usually open, occasionally worked. but when you hit the key on the remote to unlock it, the rear lights flash (As they are supposed to). Dismantle everything, can't find the problem. Try jumping the wires, works fine. Take the switch out of the vehicle, (momentary type), seems to work OK on continuity test, press it, multitester gives continuity. Assemble everything, no good again. What happened?... Well, the switch got some water in it. So when it's 'off' (Normally 'open type switch') it shows about 300 ohms of resistance- should be infinite-sooo… apparently, that's enough conduction to give a little amperage to trip the relay circuit board, (Located under the glove compartment.) The car literally did not 'know' that the trunk was locked- no way it the relays could 'cycle' correctly. Replaced a 'functioning' switch, everything OK.

[@gonzaloviglino2305]

God bless you sir

[@georgestoya3790]

is there a metal key lock/unlock option for this model? in case battery dies how can i open

[@jeandeaux2129]

If your car was sold in the US watch the video & find the child safety cord

[@kenreeve6549]

brilliant thanks for the info

[@AndersRamm]

Do you have the parts number?

[@jeandeaux2129]

Bring your car's VIN to the dealer to make sure you get the correct part---good luck!

[@HairusBag]

How did you open a trunk. Since it is not an american model and it does not have a child safety string ? Great video btw.

[@oOMetalManiaOo]

Mine is also without child safety string, did you solve this?

[@mitchcarter6090]

I had to crawl into trunk from behind seats, remove the carpet covering to trunk lid then disconnect the plug and supply power to the latch. Furthest left pin is power, second one next to its right is ground.

[@oooERASERHEADooo]

Thanks for that!!

[@oOMetalManiaOo]

HOW DO I OPEN THE TRUNK WITHOUT THE CHILD SAFETY STRING?😔😔

[@stephenhainey3079]

Very good thanks

[@topsecrets9714]

TY 🤠

[@neilcalderone4084]

Try unlocking the glove compartment ... it's an anti theft feature .. there electronicly synced.. so if its locked the truck won't unlock

[@nigelwatson504]

I wish I could get mine open no emergency pull on the inside 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@hajar1909]

thanks you

[@kiskashrek263]

thx

[@Mac4280]

Great video

[@jettechristensen4014]

I hate this car.