V70 keyfob locking problem - pressing lock doesn't work, d..

External Since: Oct 07, 2004 Posts: 1

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External Since: Dec 17, 2003 Posts: 196

Stumpy wrote:
>
> In my V-70 T5, when I press the lock button on the keyfob, the door
> doesn't stay locked. The driver door lock keeps popping back up.
> sometimes the fob has to be pressed like 10 times for the door to stay
> locked.
>
> I can use the key to manually lock the door, but that remote is mighty
> convenient
>
> Scott

Very common problem, it's a microswitch in the lock mechanism, not
available separately. You need a new lock.

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