Thanks everyone for your replies and I was not trying to be insulting sorry if it came across that way.

Anyhoo, I've run into a passel of issues with the XC so that items like this have fallen to the bottom of priority list for the moment. Mostly fluid leaks, see other posts...

It seems to be the "actuator" from all the posts I've read and Klaus's response above. About $140 new. Seems like a risk to buy a used one to me for all the labor time of installing it.

The Evil Red Lever or some such thing. Buncha BS. There are many posts and tutorials about this on some of these other sites.

thanks again!

What year and model is your car?

Have you tried a new battery in the remote?

Do you have two remotes?

My XC 70 can be programmed to chirp and flash when it is locked AND unlocked - this might help you find out if your problem is mechanical or electronic.

Have you reread your owner's manual?

I found your other post - posting a second time with less information and a bit of an insult is not the best way to get some help.

You can help others if you post later with the solution that you find.
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'96 855R,'64 PV544 driver, '67 P1800 basket case, '72 Yamaha Rd400, '68 Honda 350-4, '12 XC70, the first 5 are mine, heh, heh, 525,000 miles put on 10 bricks James A Sousa

I saw your post yesterday. We are not at your beck and call, we don't get paid for our services, and if we don't know the exact answer to your question we just might wait until someone with knowledge about your problem has a solution.

The 1998 lock mechanism has plastic parts which can fail due to stress. I suggest one of the plastic pieces failed, and they cannot be replaced. Be thankful that you can still lock/unlock the car with your key.

A pick&pull would be your best bet at the moment for 2 reasons. The parts are cheap and it will give you insight as to how the door panel comes off. With practice, you can remove the panel without breaking the plastic catches.

http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how_tos/doors_latches/x70_latch_repair.html
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