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What triggers the "Liftgate Open' warning Light on '99 T5? V70-XC70

posted by  bluehillsT5 on  Sun May 24 10:06 CST 2009
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I have another '99 T5 wagon Q--the orange dash light indicating the liftgate is open came on and stays on. The lift gate is closed, and opens and closes normally. How do I turn it off? I can't find the sensor anywhere!








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    What triggers the "Liftgate Open' warning Light on '99 T5? V70-XC70

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun May 24 16:32 CST 2009
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    Open the lift gate and use a screwdriver to close the latch. Two clicks. Then check for the light. If the light has gone off, the liftgate wasn't closed completely. If not, the micro switch is stuck open. Try WD40 up in the latch to free the switch.

    Klaus
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    What triggers the "Liftgate Open' warning Light on '99 T5? V70-XC70

    posted by  bill d cat on  Sun May 24 13:40 CST 2009
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    The switch is integral with the latch. I had one replaced under the original factory warranty.

    -BTC


    '98 V70 T5 181K mi., 5-speed manual, original (noisy) clutch, leaking rear main seal, heated velour cloth comfy chairs, factory HD suspension (1998 only), Bilstein HD, front IPD stabilizer bar, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, XC grill, C70 jewel E-Codes, V-1, Lidatek, IPD stuff, JB Weld, Original Duck Tape, zip-ties, two Honda license plate nut impressions in back bumper (gift from daughter), Mobil-1 since new.

    '08 BMW 328iT 6-speed manual; my new stickshift Volvo station wagon substitute :(







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    What triggers the "Liftgate Open' warning Light on '99 T5? V70-XC70

    posted by  David in NC on  Sun May 24 10:45 CST 2009
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    My '99 NA is doing the same thing. I think there is a switch in the tailgate that has gone bad. I haven't tried it yet, but one fix is to cut the power to the switch. Maybe someone has a better idea.







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