Where is the negative battery terminal on a Volvo?
Open the trunk. Lift the carpet. Remove the metal plate on top of the battery, then disconnect the negative battery terminal. Locate the CEM module under the dashboard on the passenger side for 2003 to 2013 models. In 1999 – 2004 XC90, XC70, V70, S60, S80 CEM is under the driver’s side dashboard.
How do you charge a battery in a Volvo?
Connect the negative lead to a ground, such as a strut tower bolt. Find a good ground location for the negative terminal of the battery charger. You can attach it to a large bolt connected to the chassis or a part of the frame that is clean and dirt-free. Don’t attach to the negative battery terminal as this could cause an explosion.
What to do if your Volvo battery goes bad?
If you cannot repair it yourself, send it to a third party service that fixes the Volvo CEM module. Here are the instructions on how to remove and clean the Volvo CEM module. Disconnect the battery. If your battery is in the engine bay, open the hood by pulling the hood release under the dashboard.
How do you clean a Volvo Cem battery?
Here are the instructions on how to remove and clean the Volvo CEM module. Disconnect the battery. If your battery is in the engine bay, open the hood by pulling the hood release under the dashboard. Use a 10mm socket to disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Why is the Check Engine light on in my Volvo?
Has the check engine light turned on in your Volvo XC90, S60, V90, or V60 Cross Country? It can be alarming seeing an engine warning appear on your dashboard, especially if you’ve never seen it before. A wide array of issues can cause a check engine light to come on, some more serious than others.
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.
Can a faulty cooling fan cause a Volvo to overheat?
Failure of the cooling fan module to regulate the temperature inside the hood of your car can lead to the engine overheating. This can also happen when the cooling fan module is weak and therefore the fans work at a slower pace and are not able to regulate the heat. The faulty cooling fan module in your Volvo can simply be fixed by replacement.
What causes intermittent electrical problems in a Volvo?
A CEM module (or corroded connections at CEM) trigger intermittent electrical problems. Here are some problems you may notice. Brake, please make a safe stop error on the dashboard. Ignition issues, can’t start the car. Waring Lights Come On / Indicators failure. Wipers turn on randomly. Steering wheel hard to turn.