Door lock repair on Volvo XC70. Replacing electrical motor. 

The level of detail here is amazing. Great work guys.

I used this excellent video for my V50. Everything is exactly the same except the door panel removal but there are plenty of other videos that show that. Thank you.

My rear door was faulty. It was the same motor that was responsible, also the spring had popped off. Although process very similar, there is no need to lower the window. Thank you for your clear video on how to do everything. I'm in the UK and the part alone was almost £200. got the motors for £16 and it took me approx 2 hours to do. Thank you once again.

I’ve watched your videos for a long time. I must say that they are brilliant. You show how to repair rather than replace. Your audio description is perfect. It explains everything without going into every silly detail. Thank you. Ted, in the UK

I had to do this on my C6 Corvette a few years ago, and I have to say...this is way more challenging on the Volvo. With the corvette, I basically did it in a parking lot in about 10 minutes. Driver side plastic held by gator clips comes right out and the piece can be pulled from the inside without removing any screws. Then you can just swap with 1-for-1 part. But thanks for this video, saved it in case my XC70 ever has this problem.

You just saved me a half a day. I've done timing belt, oil change etc by myself but I don't think I would put this door lock together. With your video I actually did and to my surprise it is fixed!

Perfect video, I replaced the passenger side lock motor without any problem. It took me about 3 hours, i’m not the fastest I know, but I had fun doing it. Maybe because of the model year, mine is a V70 my 2012, but I didn’t need a torx 30. 25 was the largest. Спасибо большое, Евгени! I wouldn’t have been able to do without you!

The detail in this video is just superb. We've used this to do three doors on two cars (V70 and S80) and broken down step by step the daunting job becomes ok. Rather than repairing the actuator we swapped out for salvage parts, and the same motor module is used across all kinds of cars from across the mid noughties Ford family, including Volvos, Ford Mondeo and Focus. We got good results using actuators from a Range Rover, though you do need to swap over one simple component. Thanks so much for all of your hard work, and for narrating your videos in English.

Thank you for this video. It helped me to exchange the lock in my v70 for a new one (used one) :-) 2 hours of work, 2 people :-) Money saved and I know that everything is done very well.

You the man! Thank you so much for your excellent videos regarding Volvo. No one compares to your expertise and presentation on RU-vid. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Travis, Tennessee USA

You guys are very professional & helpful. I have a repair shop in US & am glad i found your channel!

Thanks gents. Just completed this repair on the rear door of my XC70. Couldn't have done it without your video.

Just wanted to add my thanks for this video, it made the replacement of the motors on both of the front doors on my XC70 very easy. If I hadn't found this video I would have probably blindly replaced the entire lock assembly. One of the door pins/buttons was sitting lower on my car. After watching this video I assumed I'd probably find the spring missing but it was actually just the plastic button itself which had split and been forced down further onto the metal rod. It epoxied back together nicely. I also greased my window regulaltors whilst the doors were apart, this seems to have resolved an issue I had with the windows sometimes stopping prematurely, probably because they experienced too much resistance.

Thanks, now I can fix what my local garage have tryed to fix on garantie the last 4 years. I now understand why. Very good video 👍

Great work.This guy REALLY knows about Volvo. Thank you so much

Thank you so much for making this video, it took me about 3 hours but now it works and you have saved me so much money to fix it myself.

You just saved my day. Crystal clear explanations, very good tutorial ! Kudos for this one

Just done my actuators on one of my rear door. Your video was super helpful. Many thanks 👍

I’ve done my right back door lock change on my S80 based on this video. Thanks for the details, it was a big help! Greetings from Hungary!

Great video! Thanks Yvegeny! I just completed this on my 2010 Volvo XC60. I reckon that saved me about £500, so really appreciate you posting it. One thing that XC60 owners may find useful is about the step for releasing the window glass from the actuator mechanism. Volvo has changed it on the XC60. Instead of two bolts there are two clips. You still access them via the two service holes with rubber covers, as in Yvegeny’s video. However, it looks very different. You need to let the window down a bit more. After you see the steel cables go down, you will be in about the right place. The bottom of the glass should be just below the bottom of the righthand service hole. Through the black metal frame that you can see through the hole there is a clip that is coming towards you through the glass. You can release the clip by pushing it gently away from you. I used a 5mm allen wrench. However, you need help at this point. You have to release both clips at the same time. So have a friend hold the glass and gently apply upwards pressure. Then line up one allen wrench (or screwdriver would likely work), on each clip, left and right. Pop them at the same time and your friend can raise up the window a bit. Then secure with tape as Yvegeny did. I could not find how to do this anywhere online, so I hope this helps a few XC60 owners. Cheers!

Thanks to your video, I fixed this problem on my 2008 V70! One of the back doors, but the procedure is the same. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the video. I had to replace both motors on one of the rear doors of my V70. Wouldn’t have known where to start if it hadn’t have been for you guys!

Thank you! Swapped out the motors on mine today following this video and all working now!

Great guide! My door handle on the outside stopped working so i followed the guide and noticed that the wire was broken, so i have to order it on monday. Thought the lockmechanism was broken so i ordered one this week and was hoping to have it fixed today. But the guide was very helpful!

Yevgeny is the boss! Wow, he's not only the boss but he's also very just. Check him out cleaning up after his job with the windows. That's an upright dude.

great video, respect.keep up the good job! I did replace my front left door lock motors based on this. Only part where I got stucked a bit is putting back the lock itself. there is a little hook which must be at the right place over the body panel otherwise the lock can not be screwed back. once figured this out then it was an easy job (you need a second person to help otherwise it can be very difficult at certain steps).

Excellent! I have to do this this weekend. Very informative. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

Thanks! First video I found and it helped a lot. Especially the details about all the screws and knobs. In my case it was not the spring but the bigger of two motors (in Volvo V70 -13 there is one big and one small motor). I took apart the motor and it was full of grease. Removed the grease and cleaned it. Now good again. New motor ordered Ebay for 7eur but that will come in if it acts like that again in the future.

This is literally the FIRST thing I ever had to fix on my P3 XC70!

Another great DIY video!!! Very clear and helpful! THE guide, if you own a XC70 or V70 III. I have the same problem with the spring. Problem is, I don't know where to find a spare one.

Just. Carried out the repair, mine has got key less entry so a little bit more to do. All works fine now thanks you

Thanks for uploading, I just replaced my actuator on mk3 V70, rear door, quite straightforward, retrieved lock spring from bottom of door, all for £10!

This is a very good and detailed Video. I can not see why other people put there thumb down

I am experiencing same problem on my 2009 XC70 T6, identical to yours. I noticed that the passenger side lock button does not alway go all the way down when I lock the vehicle with the remote. My temp fix is to click the lock button twice. This seems to ensure that the passenger door is locked. I purchased the rear tail light module from your friend 2 years ago. It works beautifully and makes my older XC70 look like the newer ones from the rear! If my lock finally stops working, I now have an inexpensive way to repair it.

Thank you guys! I changed both motors at three doors, it took me about 4 hours.Motors form aliexpress work great.

Awesome video... Thank you for save us a lot of money!

I really like your videos. Very detailed and pedagogical.

I did this job a few years ago thanks to a forum guide. Maybe I wasn't taking my time but I messed up a lot of small parts so from my experience: a) don't leave the door lock pin hanging like that, it's still only held on by plastic and on my lock it broke. b) when he says "don't overtighten" the mechanism that holds the glass, really don't. I overtightened mine (without realizing it, because this was 4 years ago and I'm an idiot) and stripped the threads. Had to buy a salvage yard new window mechanism and redo this whole job more or less. c) be careful with bit-tools when putting them in holes to the innards of the door. I managed to have bits get caught when pulling the tool out from within the door and had to re-disassemble the door 2-3 times. Just some tips. I think I just had a bad day, it's not that hard, but can be a bit finicky here and there.

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The clarity of volvosweden's videos is exceptional making this complex repair possible for a careful fitter. Thanks also to Forget8About8It and Benjamin for explaining how to release the rear window glass on late model V70s by pushing in tab.

Hey! Thank you so much for your videos! You made me save lots money… still some struggle but always repaired 😊

Thank you so much for this very useful video, which made me successfully change this electrical motor. I must however precise 2 things : 1/ these 3 fucking plastic locks you must push inside the door are very very fragile, and almost impossible to replace correctly when you put the inner panel back. 2/ on my 2011 XC70, the inner of the last box, where the engine takes place, is a little different. I have only one motor (the big one), and actually it is easier to take it out than in the video. So don't panic !

this was a brilliant video and really helped me out of a tricky spot, even found the elusive spring so thats back in place :-) thank you PS I used this guide to help with the nearside rear passanger door on a 2011 volvo V70 and it is all pretty much the same

Cheers dude, instructions worked like a charm 👌🏽

Thanks a lot to Evgeniy!!!

Excellent step by step instructions. Thank you.

Thanks for the video- I have now done a door mirror and the lock on a passenger door. On my 2015 car, when changing the lock motor i found that the glass is just clipped in- remove the speaker and feel for the plastic mould that supports the glass- if you flex it while lifting the glass it comes clear. You can then carry on as per your video. Thanks, Andrew.

Many thanks for the perfect video. It was so exactly done that the door lock repair was easy to do. 😊

TOP Video. Thank you so much. Gretings from Germany

Excellent instructional video. Well done.

Excelente trabajo.. Saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile

Like always Perfect Video, thanks! 👍

Great video. I have XC70 with keyless go. It's more complicated to disassemble the cable. But its works :)

Great job. I just got this malfunction in the back door

Nice infomative video ! Thanx guys ! Like your videos a lot !

Thanks, helpful information, door now works 👍

You are a star. Thank you again!

Both of my kids have xc70s. My daughter has one for her first car. I just had to replace the fuel door actuator and videod it on both.

شكرا جزيلا لكم و على جهودكم و للكل الفيديوهات انا بنسا لس قد استفد كثيرا من المحتوى للتصليح سيارتي الفولفو . شكرا لك

Same problem in my volvo xc70, it been 3 days and i'm using my car key to close the door, very interesting demonstration but to complicated for me to do it

Love the channel!

Hello, and thanks for a good video👍 One question, where can i buy the spring? I have search for it here in sweden but not find it😰 can you help me?

Kiitos Evgenyi!

Very good! very helpful! thank you!

Excellent video. Good close ups. Really well explained. Money saving tips. Well done. I have a 2009 V70 and this issue has occurred. Gives me some good guidance and some confidence. Thank you gents. Do you have a video on replacement of the drivers side headlight pop up washer/ motor?

You are the best 👍🏼

Great video!Thank you!!

Excellent video

Did you know that you do not have to buy new motors? Simply open them, clean rotor contacts, assemble and you're done! Good luck!

Great video!

Great video! I'm planning to do this job this week. My both front doors on my S80 have a hard time going up and down, but they still go up and down. So I bet the motors are still fine, but the small spring is gone. Still I'm going to replace the motors when opening everything up. One question: where do you find a spring like that? I can't find it new or will it be down in the door somewhere to reuse again? Thanks in advance for the answer! :)

Beautiful Done Thanks.

do you have a video to show how to fix where the drivers window wont raise properly? i think its the regulator but can only find mk2 videos on how to locate them. would i need to remove the inner panel to access? thanks

Thansk for video. I have issue with both rear back doors on my Volvo V40 D2 2013 Mod. I can't open it from both side. I have checked all fuse with no problems. What can I do to open it up and what do you think is the issue?

I have the same problem in my S80.Thank you.

I can only say ---> GREAT , did repair on my VOLVO s80 !!!

Hi Another great video, my window won't go up and down seems like one side of the regulator has broken. Any advice what to buy?

Great Video!

Hi, excellent explanation :). I replaced the motor and all works fine. But I did not have any spring there. It must have got lost. Do you know where it's possible to buy it? Original or from any other car using the same sprig. Thanks.

Thanks guys! I have the driver's "Door Open" warning displaying, and I presume that the microswitch that you pulled out could be at fault? Is this a common problem?

Great video! I used this to diagnose an exterior door handle that stopped working. All I found was a pin and spring had fallen out of the latch mechanism. It’s my teen’s car and I suspect he is just abusive with it.

What a fantastic video,i just spend more then half day on the same door, try to repair the lock,use to lock but not unlock,after all that work my lock is unlocking but not locking other way around.dont know why.

Thanks for this video! Helped me with fixing window regulator. Much appreciated!

Great videos of this proceedure. You guys cover it all , it is so well done. However, do you have a video of the rear door proceedure with keyless entry ? I realize these are repairs to ypur cars but have you videoed a 2008 Volvo XC70 rear door accuator reapair ? I'm having issues with mine.

Where can i buy or find the little motor to the lock in the video? I have the same trouble on my 2012 Volvo. Thanks

Can you advise an updated link to purchase the spring and motor please. Also many thanks for another great video that will help many owners of the V70 and XC 70

If keyless vehicle option is fitted isn’t there a cable to deal with on outside handle for the black lock button on handle?

Rear Door - your instructions also work ok for a 2007 S80 rear door, but releasing the wiring harness was even more difficult. I'm a former engineer/prototype technician and for me, the repair process was difficult, but worth the savings. Remove the door handle and disconnect its wiring before removing the metal panel. Other videos show this in more detail. Get a sturdy box to support the metal door panel as you disconnect the multitude of wiring connector puzzles. Otherwise, the heavy metal panel will hang from the wires over many sharp metal edges. I cut some wires because of this. I had trouble finding the 3rd retaining clip inside the door, so I removed the plastic reinforcement in the bottom of the door and found the $#%^% spring! I reinstalled the spring, but it fell out again very easily. Very poor engineering from Ford/Volvo. I drilled a small hole into the black plastic and riveted in a custom retainer plate to keep the spring in place. My repair shop quoted $680 to repair the lazy lock. I almost bought a new lock motor assembly for $208. After watching this video, I bought the motor only for $13. The real problem was the $0.02 spring designed to fall off. This is my first and soon-to-be last Volvo. Thanks so much for the detailed video. You saved many people a lot of money.

My one of my rear door locks is starting to stick. I'm having to manually push the plunger down to lock the car sometimes. Would this be a tired motor or broken/dislodged spring? I guess I'm going to have to take it all apart to find out. Maybe it would be a good idea to order the motors in advance..

Very useful video

Top demonstrate 👍

How did you fix your window regulator? Mine is attached to the aluminum cover and it's quite challenging to put it back

Great video, very helpful. Any idea where can be found those side skirts as on your car?

Spasiba Yuri !!!

Excellent video. Would the disassembly be similar to my 2007 C70? The inside door handle stopped working. I hope the cable fell off and nothing more.

Beautiful and clear video. is it the same handling for the back door ? I have a door that won't lock when out of the car press the key button to close the doors, the door can still be opened from the outside. Do I need to replace the lock or is there something else going on. I really appreciate your help. greetings from Antwerp

Hi,I'm getting a very loud rattling sound on my XC60 engine when I start it in the morning and it goes off after 30sec probably when the oil lubricates it but the rattling sound is loud when you accelerate it. Could it be the sound of a loose timing chain? Is it a difficult fix. Thanks

Very thanks for this video,Efgeny and you. I Like you Channel for you good Information how to repair my V70 for any problems. I safe a lot of money. Thank you

updated questions. this morning when going to get out of my XC70 the door failed to open, and the handle doesn't seem to be clicking any more. so i had to crawl out through the right side door, and the handle on the outside will not open the door either. did something break on the inside?

Thanks fore another great video! I recently changed the door mechanism on passenger seat rear left hand side. Had the same problem! If i had this video earlier it would go a lot faster. Better late then ever at all. Keep up with this good stuff!! Have a V70 diesel D4 2013 btw. Looking forward to next video.