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#122 of 491 sondagsakare by rollie Oct 11, 2000 (9:30 pm)
Regarding post #141: sondagsakare, my take is that this is a very minor issue at worst. It shouldn't occur but in cases where it does it doesn't affect any functionality or safety feature of the car. Personally, I would hold off on a trip to the dealer until you've seen multiple posts here or on the BrickBoard from owners who have had a successful fix and have put some miles on their cars afterwards. Early on it looked like Volvo was guessing at solutions. It sounds like they have finally diagnosed and fixed the issue but unless you like going to your dealer for minor reasons I would probably wait until some future scheduled maintenance trip myself. Good luck. -rdo rdolliehome.com
#123 of 491 I concur. by sondagsakare Oct 12, 2000 (4:38 pm)
Thanks again, Mr. O. Patience will serve well. And I must take pity on my poor Volvo agency: I live two blocks away. Heh heh.
#124 of 491 Volvo XC: How many repairs? by bert99 Oct 17, 2000 (9:30 pm)
Hi, We are considering buying a '01 XC but are concerned about the hassle of bringing the car to the dealership numerous times, even for minor items. For example, we've heard that if the gas cap is not turned three clicks, the "check engine" light comes on and can only be turned off at the dealership. We live in a state where there are no self-service gas stations; so, this might occur. For those who have bought XCs in the last several years, how often have you needed to bring the car in for non-scheduled maintenance? How bout for those of you who have Subarus or Passats? Thanks so much!!! Bert
#125 of 491 a/c problem by volvoscott Oct 19, 2000 (2:46 am)
Flapjack27, the 2 lights blinking are indicating a fault code(s) in the automatic climate control system. Resetting the code will not likely do you any good. If the fan is not blowing then it sounds like you need a fan or a fan resistor. More than likely the resistor is bad. Take it in and get it properly diagnosed.     Scott
#126 of 491 95 850 turbo wagon by tim106 Oct 26, 2000 (2:42 am)
Hi-my husband and I are considering purchasing a 95 850 turbo wagon with 87,000 miles. it's loaded and in mint condition (with 3rd seat) and the asking price is 15,000. any comments/concerns? our children are 2 and 5. thanks.
#127 of 491 #140 disappointed in S80 by cross444 Nov 03, 2000 (4:46 pm)
I'm looking at the new V70 with S80 platform and when I read your 10 Top problems list, it brought me back to my dearly beloved 240 wagons and 740 wagon, which suffered from every one of those problems. Nevertheless, each car lasted for 140,000 miles and carried me safely through two crashes. In spite of all their faults (and they are expensive to repair)all were safe and reliable driving machines.
#128 of 491 What's up with this? by scotian Nov 29, 2000 (5:36 am)
I just saw a big Volvo station wagon (it had a 70 in its name) that had a full passenger side muffler/exhaust w/ bumper cutout, but the driver side had a removable exhaust cutout (with the cutout still in place), no exhaust, and what appeared to be a muffler, just like the other. Would this be a fake muffler to balance out the looks, and if so, why stop short of an exhaust? What gives?
#129 of 491 exhaust by volvoscott Nov 30, 2000 (2:42 am)
Scotian, I am guessing you either saw the V70 AWD Cross Country, or the V70R AWD. The bumper for these 2 had a cutout with an option for a dual exhaust. Apparently the one you saw didn't have the exhaust option on it.
#130 of 491 Tranny Thump by stumeister Dec 18, 2000 (9:02 am)
Does anyone know if there is Tech Bulletin from Volvo on the cause and fix for the dreaded "tranny thump". You know the one where when you lift off the gas and it feels like someone hit the transmission with a 2 X4.   Its driving my wife and I crazy and we're honestly thinking about dumping our 99 XC (only 20K miles) and getting a 325 wagon.
#131 of 491 Check Engine Light by richardb Dec 19, 2000 (10:13 am)
The "Check Engine Light" will come on if you fill the vehicle with the engine running. To clear, remove gas cap, step on bumper to lower car and use a long slim object to open the gas fill line to relief the pressure imbalance!

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