Are there any electrical issues with my V70?
Discuss solutions to your V70 electrical and lighting issues here. I have a 98 V70 that has been giving us problems this summer (sensor, thermistat, ECU = all replaced) and now we are down to the electrical harness causing some sort of sort or something???
Is the Check Engine light on on a Volvo?
It is at the Volvo dealers. They have called back twice asking for more details. They said there was no current running through the sensor. Also, the Check Engine light is on, ABS, and Traks Off lights are on. We can’t start the car without a jump (luckily we have one of those portable rechargable battery chargers).
Is the Volvo service center still driving my car?
Our local Volvo service center is still driving our car; over 2 weeks now, to capture the events that are causing our electrical problems. They have a computer connected (probably through the console) to monitor what is happening and hopefully determine what is wrong. They said they are driving for parts, or trips to other dealers in the area.
Why is my 2001 V70 getting hot?
I have a 2001 V70 that seemed to be getting hot even though the temp gauge was not registering hot. The AC was not working well and the drivers side leg area was very warm. Took it to the local dealership and they said that the cooling fan had quit. It was under recall and was replaced under the recall.
Where are the fuses on a Volvo V70?
The 2000 to 2004 Volvo V70 / XC70 have three different fuse boxes locations: Headlight switch module; module for electrical connections; climate control system; onboard diagnostic connector; steering wheel lever modules Relay for extended X-feed: climate control system; power driver’s seat; text window; shiftlock geartronic
Can a Volvo cem have intermittent electrical problems?
When it fails, it can cause unpredictable intermittent electrical problems. It is a lot cheaper to get your Volvo CEM rebuilt service which you can order on eBay instead of getting it replaced by the dealer.
How to troubleshoot an electrical problem on a Volvo?
To troubleshoot Volvo electrical problem, you can start by reading the fault codes from the CEM module. You will need a Volvo scanner as generic OBD2 scanners can’t read CEM fault codes. This video shows you how to read and clear codes from the Volvo CEM module using iCarsoft for Volvo.
What to do when your brake lights won’t turn off?
If your brake lights won’t turn off, here’s a quick fix for your problem. Brake light sensors are an inexpensive part that may need adjusted, as you may find out when your lights won’t turn off. Loading…
What kind of mpg does a V70 get?
Probably our V70 would run fine on 89 or even 87, but we use 93 to “be safe”. The extra money is not worth the worry. The next trip I may mix 93 ande 89 to get 91 and see if the highway mpg is different. With 93 we get 30 to 31.5 mpg on the highway at 70 to 75 mph with the a/c on.
When did the Volvo V70 front drive come out?
The 1998 V70 replaced the boxy, square corners of the 850 with rounded edges and a more “family friendly” appearance package and design, an example being the window controls moving from the spill-prone center console to both front doors. In 1999 Volvo offered the V70 in base, GLT, and T5 versions, all with front-drive.
Why did my 99 Volvo V70 not start?
My 99 Volvo V70 station wagon with 89,000 miles would not start last week and was towed to the dealership. They advised me that the belt tensioner had broken and subsequintly bent one of the cylinder heads. I am looking at very expensive repairs and was not sure of my options. Has anyone experienced this problem?
What kind of electrical problem does a Volvo have?
Quite often, the issue is the connections at the Volvo Central Electronic Module (CEM). Central Electronic Module (CEM) is the main electrical module on Volvo vehicles that communicate with the rest of your car’s modules and components.