wires in the tailgate hinge

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Perry Noid, Nov 9, 2007.

  1. Perry Noid

    Perry Noid Guest

    car: 1989 240 wagon

    I'm getting intermittant operation of the center brake light, and it seems
    to be caused by the wiring passing thru the hinge... how difficult is it to
    replace the cables? Looks like I need to remove or at least drop the ceiling
    panel, what's involved?
     
    Perry Noid, Nov 9, 2007
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  2. Perry Noid

    Captain Funn Guest

    Perry,

    I sold my 240 GLT wagon several years back, so I hope I remember the
    steps. You need not be a rocket scientist to do this.

    First, Volvo sells the cable bundle of wires that pass through the
    hinge. It is a short harness that connects at each end to the existing
    wiring harness. Each side is different, and there are groups of years
    that are different.

    You can also make your own. I have done it both ways. I recommend
    buying the Volvo section.

    You will need to remove the hinge from both the car and the door to
    effectively snake and install the new cable. Which means that you need
    to have an assistant support the door while the hinge is removed.

    My 240 wagon had the vinyl headliner that was easy to drop down at just
    the corner near the hinge. Depending on your headliner this may be more
    difficult. Above the headliner you gain access to the fasteners for the
    hinge and the wiring connectors.

    Mark with tape on the body and door the location of the hinge. It's
    exact location is somewhat adjustable.

    My Volvo hinges were attached with Phillips head bolts. Two on the car
    body and two on the door. The bolts on the car body were in different
    directions, not in parallel.

    The wire connectors are most likely covered in foam tape.

    I hope this helps

    Spencer
     
    Captain Funn, Nov 9, 2007
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  3. Perry Noid

    Sakari Ailus Guest

    There's something here:

    <URL:http://www.swedishbricks.net/faq/tailgate.html>

    I have '90 model and the wiper is on the right side, presumably the
    brake light and the rest are on the left.
    I used silicone wire as replacement. Probably it'll outlast the car
    and didn't cost more than a euro per metre or so... :)
     
    Sakari Ailus, Nov 9, 2007
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