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[toasty]

I have a 99 C70 and notice that whenever I use the key to unlock the door instead of the fob, my alarm goes off. When I lock the car, I have tried all 3 ways and still the same result:
1. lock with inside button on door
2. lock with key
3. lock with keyfob

I have only 1 keyfob, so whenever I use a spare I have to quickly hop in and turn the ignition on to shut off the alarm. Does anybody have any ideas?

Thanks

[Keaton85]

Get another keyfob.... And stop unlocking your door with your key! Simple

[BEJinFBK]

Possibly the unlock switch in the door lock.
When you turn the key to "unlock" a second time,
does the other door unlock?

[toasty]

BEJinFBK, on 06 December 2011 - 10:31 PM, said:

Possibly the unlock switch in the door lock.
When you turn the key to "unlock" a second time,
does the other door unlock?

No the passenger door doesnt unlock and the interior lights do not go on neither. Does this mean I need a new door lock? cuz thats another $200 to volvo dealer for bad quality locks, already had to do the passenger side

[Keaton85]

Pretty common to get a used door lock actuator assembly and replace your broken one. or if your handy replace/clean the micro switch.

OR, stop using the key.

[T5power]

if you are able to open the door when the door pin is in the locked position, it needs the door lock actuator. mine crapped out on the passenger side.

[BtownVolvo]

How about unplugging the alarm horn all together...it's not like anyone pays attention to it anyway.

[toasty]

are c70 door lock actuators different than s/v70?

[BEJinFBK]

toasty, on 07 December 2011 - 02:05 AM, said:

No the passenger door doesnt unlock and the interior lights do not go on neither. Does this mean I need a new door lock? cuz thats another $200 to volvo dealer for bad quality locks, already had to do the passenger side

Like PD said, you may be able to fix it.
But swapping in a known good may be easier.
And I'd shop around for a better price on a new one.
A J/Y replacement will only last so long...