Just bought a 740 wagon, 1992. Lift gate opens from inside, but not with the outside latch. Key turns counterlockwise OK, to lock, but won't turn clockwise to unlock. I have removed the inside hatch trim to expose the mechanism, and it seems clean and tight. Is there a linkage I am missing?> The main link goes up and down with the outside handle, but I cannot release the latch from outside with the key. Chilton is no help - does not show the lliftgate diagram.

Also, does anyone have a diagram of the relays behind the ashtray? My rear wiper and auto locks don't work. Fuses are OK. Chilton no help here either.

 

maybe your lock cylinder is broken?

 

Relay panel:



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Thanks for the advice. I have downloaded the Volvo wiring diagrams showing the fuse block and relays. Have also ordered a spare rely for each and every position. My 245 (1988) started to show some flaky electrical problems due to bad relays (high beams and overdrive) plus those #%&@# Bosch bullet fuses that corroded inside the panel. 740 seems to have corrected the electrical problems.