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Check the wiring to the rear hatch. The cables break and cause a variety fo problems like yours. You will have to take the plastic cover off and expose the cables.
Have you tried using the key at the tail gate, ,open with the key then move then push the locking mechanism open with a screwdriver the latch close while the door/gate was open, push it back open use some force. Hope this help if is a mechanical issue and not electrical it doesn't matter .
There's a plunger switch at the top of the tailgate that is pushed in as the tailgate is closed. Try pressing it by hand several times and see if the problem clears up. A quick spray of electronic contact cleaner might also help. As a final fix, remove the switch (2 screws), check the wires/connections. If the switch is bad you can get an exact replacement from Volvo or a pretty close replacement from your local auto parts store.
this car needs tested by an autoelectrican to check voltage/or did you just leave a door open/tailgate this in turn leaves a light on and run the battery flat.adrian;;;;
I had the same problem as you. Thought it was starter or battery,,,it was neither. I kid you not, I figure this out for myself and problem solved. I did not have the tailgate window locked and it took at least 30 attempts to start. When I locked the tailgate opener located on the far left of dashboard, never a problem,,,, I pulled out the operator's manual/remote control/vehicle security system manual and to my surprise it confirmed. Here is the exact quote from manual "While armed, the system is triggered when a door or the tailgate window is opened. When triggered, the vehicle's horn sounds, and the exterior and interior lights flash. PERHAPS, MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE VEHICLE'S STARTER IS DISABLED AT THE SAME TIME, PREVENTING ENGINE START!!!" Please let me know if this solves your problem or you already went there..
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