Seeking Advice for Faulty Tailgate and Warning Light in 2003 Volvo S80 - Suspected Hall Sensor Issue

Hey there! Well, I've got some experience with this, but not an expert. I had a similar problem with my 2005 Volvo XC90. The issue turned out to be a defective cable. Mechanic down at my local shop had a look, found a broken cable and replaced it. Cost me about 95 Euro. But hey, I'd need more info to maybe help further. Any odd sounds? Any other warning lights on? Fill me in!

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Howdy, thanks for the tip! No odd sounds that I can pinpoint, really. Except for that irksome warning light, everything else seems normal. Had a mechanic friend do a quick scan, but nothing too deep was dug up. Incidentally, the car had its last service at 59584 KM. I guess I'll give the cable a close look over the weekend. Thanks again for your help!

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Hey again, glad to be of help! It's interesting that no other issues popped up when your mechanic did the scan. Got me thinking, it may either be intermittent, or possibly just a minor thing impacting your tailgate and that pesky light. When you dive into checking the cable this weekend, make sure you also scrutinize the connections leading to the tailgate and the speedometer. Even minor corrosion can cause problems and those warning lights. And if you don't find anything obvious with the wiring, you might still want to consider getting the Hall sensor checked out. Just a thought! Keep us posted on how it goes! Best of luck, my friend!

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Hey, thanks again for the handy guidance! I'll definitely take a fine-toothed comb to those connections, and if nothing jumps out, I'll take your advice and head down the Hall sensor avenue. Appreciate you taking the time to weigh in and help a fella out. I'll keep you car experts updated on how things pan out. Cheers and keep revving!

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