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rear wiper and (automatic) tailgate lock not working V70-XC70 1998

The rear wiper is not working, nor is the automatic lock on the tailgate, of the V70 we just bought. The door automatic door locks work, just not for the tailgate, and I hear the noise of the washer motor for the rear wiper/washer when I push the button on the stalk, but the wiper doesn't work, and the washer doesn't either. It appears that the fuses are OK, I think. Any thoughts?

Thanks!








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    rear wiper and (automatic) tailgate lock not working V70-XC70 1998

    I'll offer a second vote for broken wires in/near the driver's side tailgate hinge.

    I fixed mine by cutting open the sheath, finding the broken wires and soldering in repair segments, followed by shrink wrapping the joints and taping up the sheath. The harnesses are quite expensive for a bunch of wires (aftermarket harnesses for my old 240 were about 10x cheaper!), and I always seem to break clips whenever I have to remove the tailgate panel. It isn't a hard job-- I can do a repair in about an hour.

    My rear wiper was seized up at the shaft. I got it moving again using penetrating oil. I turn it on briefly periodically now, which seems to keep it from seizing up again.

    Good luck!








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    rear wiper and (automatic) tailgate lock not working V70-XC70 1998

    It won't let me edit. Did you try lifting the black flap and using the key to lock/unlock the liftgate? Don't break the key if it is reluctant to move, my 1998 key tumbler finally died due to salt.








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    rear wiper and (automatic) tailgate lock not working V70-XC70 1998

    Three problems. The wiper and lock could be because of a broken wire in the harness that runs through the tailgate hinge.

    The washer motor not pushing out fluid could be because of a bad piece of tubing or plugged nozzle. Fix this last.

    You will want to remove the plastic trim for the wire harness first and check the wire bundle. If that looks OK, then the panel must come off the tailgate so you can check the lock and wiper for electricity.

    It is also possible that the wiper shaft that goes through the liftgate is frozen in place due to salt. Then, it will need to be greased and worked until clean and easy to move.








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      rear wiper and (automatic) tailgate lock not working V70-XC70 1998

      Is the wire harness something that plugs in at either end? That is, is there an attachment as the wiring comes into the tailgate as well as where the wiring connects to the wiper motor?

      The tailgate lock works with the key, and I can open it manually, but I was hoping to make it so that I (my daughter, really; it's her car) could unlock it with the remote.

      Thanks again!








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        rear wiper and (automatic) tailgate lock not working V70-XC70 1998

        Here is a link and there is a pic farther down of the broken wires. A new wire bundle is between $133 and $225 and requires the rear hatch panel to be removed.

        http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/volvo/1523697/V70-XC70/tailgate_wire_harness_damage_repair.html

        Pull the plastic cover off the wire bundle and 'feel' for broken wires at the hinge.

        EDIT:

        Found this, fun reading:
        http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58009&p=294629&hilit=tailgate+wiring#p294629







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