Solving electrical problem with tailgate with malfunctioning lock.

[@Cruckegard_homestead]

THX!! The official dealer in my neighbourhood gave me a quotation to solve this problem..., he was gonna charge around 1200 euro ( 12,000 NOK) for this. You saved me from a ripp off, thank you so much.

[@hanspecans]

This fixed my problem with my 08 XC70. Mechanic charged $1000 to change the latch motor WHICH WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. the problem persisted. I watched this video and fixed the problem myself within an hour for zero dollars. Thank you!!!

[@C1098O]

I have just followed your step by step tuition and even saw the corroded earth pin on the main plug. My tailgate is now repaired. Many thanks for your help. Brilliant 👏👏👏

[@dariusjurasius]

My father came up with way easier way to unlock stuck tail gate, which we used and it worked. Take licence plate light out, take long cable, connect to negative battery terminal one end, other end to negative tail light terminal, click to unlock :)

[@MallaMalamuutti]

Just had this problem on my V70 -12. After watching this video it took me 20 minutes to fix it. And i know nothing about cars, im carpenter. You sir need an KZbin Oscar or Nobel, you are a life saver, thank you! Cheers from Finland! Btw, i didn't puncture the plastic cover with spike. Instead i drilled two 3mm holes next to each other and hone the plastic between holes. You can do it between the floor and tailgate gap. Worked like a charm. Just dont drill in too deep or you might brake something probably.

[@plants2plasticplasticjars161]

You saved me $350. Dealer wanted to charge one and half hours to do what I did in 25 minutes. Thanks for your help fixing my issue on the rear gate on my XC 60 Volvo.

[@janezdodic7037]

No holes needed, fixed from my trunk :). Part of pin in my connector burned out. Followed step by step and avoided high costs, it works really well, perfect!

[@volvo480]

I haven't had an electrical problem in the tailgate yet, but this will definitely be something on the list of preventive repairs. Thanks for the video!

[@Christerart]

This fixed my problem on my 2008 XC70 with a tailgate that stopped midway when closing and threw up a "tailgate open" message/fault on the display. THANKS guys!

[@2866613]

Very helpful to say the least. Very well explained and missed nothing. Need to push a bit harder that you would think to get through the plastic surrounding the lock. Don’t over tighten the nut under the light. Make sure you have a good quality connection for the cable. I had to fiddle the cable a bit to get it long enough to join. Much better advice than two main Volvo dealers gave me. This clip saved me about £500 all said and done. Thank you.

[@CatalinCozma-vy3uv]

Hello. Yesterday I had same problem with my Volvo XC70 D5 2015. 1st I checked the fuse but fortunately I seen your video. Initially I was afraid to start this operation, but I did it. After this operation I realized that only one think remains, ... to say BIG THANK YOU!!! Everything working perfectly! Greetings from Romania.

[@VinihQ00]

My volvo v70 had this broblem month ago and its only five years old. This video would have been so helpfull but from the help of finnish volvo group I found some topic and people there said that the ground pin will melt. I was lucky becaus one time the trunk opened and I did just this and it has worked after. And now if it even happens again to me or anybody that I know will have this problem this video will help definietly! Great vido ones again👍

[@mousecolo]

THANK YOU sooooo much!! I've been driving my Volvo for 2 years without any rear hatch functions. Watched your video and fixed them all in 5 minutes time! YOU ROCK!!

[@stefannordlof6090]

Tailgate not possible to open, no rear wiper, no light for licens plate or reverse light. I found this video today and this fix solved it☺️ XC70 -12

[@waynekeseberg3167]

I tried jiggering the connector but, as you mentioned, it would fail again every time. Finally did the real fix. Thanks so much, Yevgeny!

[@olddanb1]

Hi Guys, I tried Yevgeney's method. Mine is the 2009 Drive E 2.4 5cyl. 312,000Km. On this model, the grey connector is behind the small easy access rear panel left side lower in the storage area. Not in the roof panel where Yevgeney's is. My ground is Grey/Orange. The teminals in the connector are not corroded. But I bent the ground pin over just a little to force better contact. Bend it too far and the connector won't close. The tailgate lock now functions. 1st attempt only worked with the key fob in the ignition socket. 2nd attempt worked with key fob removed. All good so far guys. Thank you. Superb.

[@johnhoulihan8986]

Excellent video with very clear narrative and quality video without distracting background music. Fixed my tailgate/rear wiper & rear fog light issue in 40 minutes. Thank you so much and best wishes from Ireland. ☘

[@nickskinner7427]

Guys. A very BIG thank you. Had exactly that problem even down to flashing dash warning. Saved me hundreds of ££££. Followed instructions precisely. Couldn’t get plug undone so just snipped black orange wires. They didn’t have enough slack so I made a 10cm extension wire and two connectors.

[@tanjaenbart7818]

THX !!!!, I had the same problem. Touching the tailgate button strangely lit my rear lichts , but the same as in your message, the tailgate stayed closed. I had the 'wegenwacht' roadside help at the car but at no avail. He concluded that a few fuses below the glove compartment were not powered, but could not fix it. With your help the problem was fixed in 30 minutes, and everything works ! A am so grateful for your videos! 👍👍👍

[@Felix-bg7mu]

Still highly appreciate your videos. I got the same problem on my XC70 T5 last week. The problem is now fixed. Thanks for teaching us.

[@kirill_gusev]

I just discovered (by accident!) that the rear lock is not working on my 2006 V70. Luckily it stopped working while open, so I didn't have to open it. Still it's crazy that alarm gets activated without locking the rear door. And when you open it - alarm doesn't get triggered. Check the read door with alarm activated... Repair is in order... Thanks a lot!

[@convincedquaker]

Brilliant! My XC70 -09 is identical to Yuri's. The power tailgate has stopped opening from the tailgate button. Now I just need to find someone to do this repair here in Prince Edward Island (Canada). Thank you, Evgeny!

[@Boccidog]

Just brought an 09 home with this exact problem. Good work! Thank you both.

[@pumcor]

Great! I had a problem with the outside switch. I did the same procedure, plus cleaning all contacts and put back to operation. Saved the day!

[@pontuslandin6883]

I just followed your guide on my XC70 -16. Really easy to follow, only thing I had to do differently was to extend the cable since it was not long enough on my car. Solder and shrink tube and done. Lets hope it works from now on! The pin did look slightly melted/dark.

[@a10mek]

Thanks! This solved the similar problem with 2015 V70 awd. It is not mandatory to open the trunck before removing roof panel. It is fully possible to do the fix from inside and open the trunck normally after that.

[@robertmolin4727]

Worked like a charm, did this install in about 15 minutes (with the right praying tools etc though) as another user said i also needed to lenghten the wire a bit for it to reach together.

[@privateperson8901]

I finally found the hole to open door! Now I've ordered your featured connector to finish job, Thank you!

[@Silencer84]

I literally had this problem, followed the tutorial and fixed it. Cables were a bit short but managed to connect them. Solved. Thank you for saving me the €434 quoted by the dealer! Your videos are EPIC. It is so satisfying to fix your car yourself. Thank you and Yugeny

[@middleageddadm.a.d9078]

Great video, had same issue today and 15 mins later all sorted. Thank you.

[@alexfernie5073]

Thanks a million Yefgeni! I’ve had this intermittent problem for 3 years on a v70. Well recommended! Easy to do!

[@1968kcc]

Hi I just like to thank you for your most detailed and informative videos in you channel. I am a very poor DIY person but your channel has given me a little confident in understanding my xc70 and doing a few things best regards

[@1ightning51]

Fixed the tailgate, rear windshield wipers, and now I can lock my car. Work on my 2012 XC70. Thanks

[@alismart1010]

Hi, thank you so much. I talked to Volvo and they told me to break the internal hatch Cover to access and open the hatch. For that reason alone your video helped me a lot already. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@mossebon]

Many thanks for this great video. It solved my problem 100% during a vacation abroad with a need of using the tailgate frequently for loading and unloading bagage. It also saved valuable vacation time. Volvo V70 2015. /Mike

[@robertschultheis1769]

This fixed our 2016 XC70!! Thank you. After disconnecting the connector the ground pin was discolored which was a clue this was the right fix :)

[@brendolage]

i even watch the videos that don't even apply to me... excellent work!

[@gresleymccaslin5948]

Thank you,BOTH Of you…..excellent commentary and great video showing him fixing it…..!..thank you guys…

[@pavekre4765]

Thanks a lot! Just repaired a tailgate using your video instructions. Volvo XC70 2012

[@roomac7790]

My V60 T6 tailgate has the same problem. Thanks for the vid. Now I know how to fix it.

[@Immy272]

Can I message you for some help

[@shlomyallalouf6205]

I followed you instruction today and the lock of the tailgate work again. Thank you very much for your film. Best Regards from Sweden

[@ChaotiX64]

I love you guys! I just finished this repair on my Volvo V70 D4 AWD Polestar 2013 and it works perfectly. You saved me a lot of money. But I should have watched this video before doing the tail light upgrade so I would have saved me some trouble.

[@joeinserra8692]

Unbelievable! Fabulous! Can't use enough superlatives. This worked like a charm. Thank you for posting it!

[@nov2263]

I'm going to try this on my 2014 V70! If it works you are my hero. My problem is the brake light & plate illumination, also weak tailgate open/close motor

[@brianstevenson2228]

It would be worth drilling a hole in the latch guard now while the tailgate still opens and is accessible for any future hatch problems.

[@purposedriver6286]

Thank you so much! Especially for the step by step instruction (I’ve got two left hands). It works perfectly! I really appreciate your videos.

[@apersson850]

If the grounding is the problem, do this instead to open the tailgate. Attach an electric wire to the rear side door's lock anchor in the car's body. Remove the plastic cover over the rear wiper's motor shaft. There's a small latch on the inside for this. Hold the other end of the cable to the exposed motor shaft. Now you can open the tailgate in the normal way, since the motor shaft is grounded.

[@morgandurber4339]

Awesome! This is the video I've been looking for. My hatch has had an intermittent fault for two years. Thanks guys!!

[@chien-shengtsai8626]

I had this problem. The dealer at first misdiagnosed it. They changed the battery. When it happened again, they said it was the rear wiring harness in the tailgate. Cost $600 to repair at dealer. Symptoms was rear wiper not work, rear fog lights, tailgate, and instrument panel warnings, and battery discharging.

[@birrextio6544]

If they thought it was the battery they have the wrong job, that was very stupid. The high cost is probably due to the service manual that force them to replace both connectors with original or even the whole cablage. The Russian fix is much better and don't cost so much.

[@hanspecans]

I have this problem and they just replaced the latch motor. $1000 down the drain. THE PROBLEM CAME RIGHT BACK. will try this fix tomorrow.

[@3267david]

Excellent - multiple dealers couldn’t fix this...

[@carolinedelia3512]

Thank you so much. So hard to get hockey equipment out of the Volvo side doors. I am so happy to get this fixed.

[@sentleywilson509]

Brill. Just what I was looking for. Our Akita will be very pleased.

[@keithgarland3404]

glad to see a video from you. hope you well

[@dariusjurasius]

Had exactly same issue! Somehow got an idea (probably from your video about stop light hack) to check that connector, sprayed with contact cleaner, issue is gone, now i know how to fix permanently! Thanks!

[@bola986]

Thank you. I didn’t open the tailgate manually. Just went to trunk and did the ground wire bypass.

[@ricardo-iw9sq]

just had this problem, cars in garage at the moment but will defiantly look at this, if volvo are so safety minded then why not have an emergency boot release like through the inside handle. Thanks again for a wicked video description. 👍👍👍👍

[@cbfh5526]

@volvosweden - Thank you - I was able to get my dash to stop flickering and my rear wiper has started working again. But, still unable to open my tailgate using the handle. Are any of the other wires on the light grey connector related to the latch or trunk?

[@DomWinterGuitarTeacher]

Thank you so much for this ... I’ve had this problem on and off the last 2 years, it seemed to fix itself a couple of time .. followed your clear video and it worked a treat, looked everywhere for solution to this and you guys solved it 😀😀😀

[@eddiecleaver5376]

This is brilliant, I’m going to help a mate with the same problem on his V70 so this will be a great help. Thank you for translating also.

[@Walerian87]

Fixed my -15 V70 T5. Thank you so much.

[@MrWilsonrs]

2008 XC70 doesn’t seem to have latch release hole? Tailgate stuck in closed position and won’t open. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@brummaamanda]

Finally i now can open my v70 again. Been following This video step by step and it Worked. Thanx!!!!

[@olddanb1]

Yevgeny is a shining star. My XC60 Drive e 2009 has the non opening latch fault. I'll see if tje method works and report back. Thanks guys. Excellent work.

[@hotbit7327]

You do some of the best instructional videos! Regards from Poland & UK.

[@realdeal987]

thank you! I used electrical tape to make the connection and the tailgate issues are solved.

[@DomWinterGuitarTeacher]

Thanks - mine has been doing this off and on for a while ... currently its broken so will give this a try

[@olddanb1]

Hi Volvo Sweden, See my comment 5 months ago. I used the method to adjust the pin in the socket. It fixed the fault. 5 months later, and the fault has occurred again. A full codes reset got it working again (even though tailgate was not listed as a fault). Now the fault is back. Completely shut. So I'll be trying to open again and diverting the ground cable this time. I'll report back.

[@tuomashuhtala4498]

we just bought a volvo xc60 which appears to have this problem thanks for this video

[@jannemoilanen5877]

Hi and thanks for the video. This time it didn't solve my problem. I did like you showed on the video, but tailgate won't close from tailgate button. Actually the tailgate won't open neighter dashboard button or tailgate lever. Lock opens and tailgate can be lifted manually open, but not automatically. Do you have any ideas what could be the real promlem in my Volvo V70 III tailgate?

[@oriolcruixent]

Same problem here... did you solve it?

[@seifhabassi]

Hi, do you know if the panel to take off to have access to the connectors the at the same place for the xc60 (2011) please?

[@zonex9445]

Thanks this saved me from a big repair bill 👏🏻

[@jonathancrossan3352]

Am I missing something, my lock doesn't have a release lever, ive got the inner trim removed behave cut away most of the mechanism cover but nothing?

[@MrNeutross]

Wow, this was exactly my problem and it fixed it perfectly. Thank you soo much for uploading this!

[@mapleleaf4ever]

I have a 2007 S40 with a trunk that either acts wild or doesn't work at all. Wondering if this might also be the problem?

[@haodong4119]

Thank you so much for share this video as while other videos. I have this problem month ago and the dealer told they will charge a $400+ to check it. Actually kind of worry about their knowledge on this issue. my thought is Volvo suppose make a recall for it. Anyhow, I'll do it myself. thanks again for sharing this video and enjoy your Volvo life. Waiting for more of your video stories. 👍

[@johnpbogue]

Great video guys! Had exactly this problem and managed to fix the problem within an hour by following the instructions. Opened the locked tailgate using a very small screwdriver and spliced the ground cable using standard block connectors. Very pleased with the outcome.

[@GJvVr]

My V70 (2013) had the same issue (tail gate not closed AND rear window heating and wiper are not functioning also). The stdrd V70 (no XC) has only one (1) connector indeed the light grey. Bypassed the connecter like the video. Problem solved.

[@worf792]

How did you diagnose the problem was in the cable? Did you use a multimeter?

[@fiodor991]

Doesn’t work on mine. Probably handle leaver got bad connection. Just wondering if I can strip it off while tailgate is close ?

[@erharddinges8855]

Have a problem with a V60 II (2019 has an electric lifter! ) What will happen if I disconnect the cable from the lifters? Will the electronic work still for opening or closing the lock?

[@bonganimtetwa2418]

Thanks so much for the video. Very helpful. Would this work for my 2012 Volvo V60 with the same tailgate problem? How do I even unclip the trunk panel?

[@marioamoroso1354]

In my XC70 2012 the tailgate doesn’t open by back handle, but with remote control and inside command button: do you think I may repair like on the video or not? Thanks for your answer

[@vehiclevillellc5071]

Great video. I very much enjoy the way you articulate your explanations. Thank you!

[@alexsmekofix8694]

Hello Volvosweden. Is the cable the same on every models? Because I have one big Grey/red i the conector?🤔

[@robertbielik5256]

Thanks! This fixed it. Or, rather, I just sprayed some 5-56 on the connector, so it works for now. Will probably have to be redone later.

[@craigplatt4431]

Hi. Your videos have been a great resource with regards to my V70, thanks. I have this issue but my latch differs from the one in the video. Mine does not have the hole in the steel of the latch. Any ideas how to unlock mine from inside?

[@Rob_Parisian]

Omg! Sooo long since I have seen a current video from you or your beautiful XC70!... my 2010 XC90 is (almost) a fraternal twin to your Volvo! Thanks for the inspiration and keeping things up #volvoforlife 🇸🇪

[@volvosweden]

Been busy with the house... Will produce more often. And hi to Sweden.

[@tommy27usa]

I have 2012 XC60 with camera feed not working in the summer and more recently, tailgate release switch operating intermitently, but opening from the fob and dash release switch Could this be my problem too?

[@东东-j1b]

Thx! I think I will try electrical cleaner to get rid of the oxidation on the connectors b4 I cut and hot wire it. Awesome vid!

[@WAB1970AD]

Volvo V60 same lock. The connector is on the left side behind the left taillight (wire for ground is gray red in mine connector) it was working fine I think my lock is broken will do some test before I order a new one. thanks for the video very helpfull

[@animalvlogsite78]

Hi Wab1970AD, i have the same problem with my v60. did you had to replace the lock or did this do the trick?

[@WAB1970AD]

@@animalvlogsite78 I bought a used lock no change I am still looking I hear a lot of people with broken wires or the micro switch in the handle can be the problem next weekend if I can find the time. if you find the problem please let me know.

[@ChimRichalds750]

I’m having an issue with my driver side door lock and window controls. Occasionally, the key fob won’t work to lock my doors and won’t trigger the exterior lights to flash, and so I have to manually press down the lock on the driver’s side and that usually fixes it so the key fob will lock all the doors. When this problem occurs, I also cannot roll down any windows or lock the doors using the switches on the driver’s side door panel. Passenger side still works. Any advice? Thanks a lot!

[@joehitzfeld8104]

I have a 2006 V70 2.5t I can't find the slit to put my pick in. Is it located on the right side?

[@CG_CG]

Hi. Would this repair work for an s60. My key fob and button work to unlock the trunk but i can't get it to open when i have the keys in my pocket and just try to unlock like I used to.

[@geofsgroove]

Thanks for the video! I had the same problem on my V70 and it was a really easy fix!! And if I can do it, everybody can 😂

[@MrAntennaBall]

‘Good to see that you guys still give the P3 a lot of luv… Heheh!

[@byggmesternasker]

Thanks a lot! You probably saved me over 500$ in repair costs. 🥳

[@michelakras8023]

Thanks for this explanation. I will defenetely try it tomorrow as I have this problem, but when I open the tailgate from either the handle, the key, or the button inside, I can hear the lock working but the tailgate won't come out. Do you think it is the same electrical problem?

[@toniqltd7563]

We have the same intermittent problem on a 2010 XC60. Neither the keyfob or dash buttons work but occasionally the boot button will after many tries. Is this fix likely to work for this car? I had wondered if it might be the actuator itself at fault.

[@tennisfitapp]

Hi, I have V50 Problem that it wont open the boot but then if I click “Yellow” button on my keys - then I can open - also when I start and turn off engine it opens the boot itself.. any idea what is my problem? Thanks for any tip

[@tbk2486]

Hi, great video, I have a 2012 V60, tailgate won't open, you think it could be the same issue? Thank you