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Welcome to the continuation of the Volvo S80 - Part Four topic. Those of you joining us from that topic are welcome to continue your discussion. If you're new to this topic, you may want to follow the above link for additional archived posts. Thanks, L8_Apex Sedans Host |
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Howdy Folks: We were driving about the DFW metroplex this evening and again encountered a problem with our Volvo Navigation system. On more than one occasion - the system seems to get confused and has the car driving 10-15 miles off course, sometimes "cross country" and through lakes. Checking the GPS info- we sometimes show 3-4 satellites, sometimes no satellites being tracked. We've tried doing a reset on the system via the controls, unloading and reloading the CD's (thinking it would softboot the software). Even turning the system off for 10-15 minutes while driving; thinking the poor thing was overworked after the cross country/water race it had supposedly been through.  Sometimes this seems to help, sometimes not. At first, we chalked it up to our unfamilarity with the Volvo Nav system (our MB E55 COMAND system, while similar, does not seem to suffer from this problem). But after living with out '00 T6 for 4 months now; I'm beginning to wonder if it's something more serious. Anyone else experienced this problem with Accuracy on their Nav unit? I'll have the dealer look at in a few weeks when we roll the T6 into the shop for a few minor adjustments: - trim bubbling on the passenger window - the TSB for the "Turbo" hesitation - checkout out Bushing Thumping - broken battery clamp in the Engine Compartment - Nokia handsfree kit keeps losing memory and needs to be reset every 2-3 weeks. That is - when we plug the Nokia phone into the cradle - it no longer shows "Car" mode. The solution is to unplug the power coupling under the seat, wait 2-3 minutes, and then reconnect. The audio who installed the phone after we took delivery advises us that Nokia module is flaking out and should be replaced (under warrenty - whew)! But otherwise - besides these little sniggles - we ain't got one complaint on our Moondust beast; been doing just fine; averaging 18.3 mpg with our city driving. Taking the car to Tyler, TX this weekend to check out the Rose Garden there - and will be curious to see what the "true" highway mileage will turn out to be. Have a great weekend -- Phil |
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I have a 4 month old T6 with the NAV system. I have seen a couple of programming 'mistakes' on my unit as well, but it has been the exception, not the rule. Normally, the system has worked flawlessly for me. My NAV system cannot give proper guiding commands to my home (entered by street address). Instead, the system guides me to a location about 2 miles away from my house. Now, since I know where I live, this hasn't been a big problem to me and I 'wrote it off' largely to the fact that my home was inside a gate guarded community. I thought (?) the system might have rules which made it get confused when regarding certain areas regarding restricted access (just a SWAG though). In any case, I filled out a driver report online to Navtech, the makers of the CD-ROM nav database at: http://www.navtech.com/database/data_driver.html but have not heard anything back. I would suggest you do the same so they are at least aware of the problem. p.s. BTW - I normally get 5 or 6 satellites online here in Southern California. Obviously if you ever come up with 'no satellites' it cannot guide you (you would hope that the system would alert you to that fact and not start giving you incorrect guiding commands). From what I understand, this should NEVER happen unless you are in a parking structure or some other structure / area where you don't have 'line of sight' to the satellites. Do you have metallic tint on the back / rear window? |
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You might check if there is a software upgrade required. The DoD recently turned off Selective Availability and this has resulted in many of the aviation GPS units requiring upgrades to handle the "enhanced" signal. |
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| I have had my S80 with the Nav system for 3 months now. I also have problems with the Nav losing its bearings. This happens about once every week to 2 weeks. I just leave it alone and usually after 20 minutes or so it regains its position. I have had this problem since day 1 even before the DoD removed its selective availability. I have checked all my wiring in the trunk and everything seems fine. I will bring this up to the dealer when I bring it in for my first checkup. Any suggestions would also be appreciated. | |
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Hi to all..haven't been on for awhile. Odds and ends: 1) My computer message center displayed the message, "pull back foil cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes until golden brown"..OK, it didn't. My 00 S80T6 has 3700 miles and has been wonderful. I highly recommend car care products from "One Grand" in Hollywood. The products did exceptionally well on the new car and our 94 850T. Very inexpensive, easy to apply and the hand glaze and Blitz Wax are great products. As I approach oil change #1, I've resolved to do them at 5k intervals with Pennzane, Penzoil's 100% synthetic. I also recommend IPD as an aftemarket resource for OEM oil filter elements etc. They also e-mailed intructions on how to eliminate the check engine indicator on both of our cars. A comment on the headrest release feature: It works great for "whacking the kids" on the noggin when they won't settle down after repeated warnings Cheers! |
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Hi All, I've been trying to ferret out info on the 2001 S80 for a while now. One thing I've found (I believe) is that it won't be possible to order both the warm weather package and the navigation system.  Living in the deep south, I really want, at least, the power sunshade. Any thoughts/info on if this can be ordered separately or dealer-installed? |
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My 1999 S80 2.9 with 17" wheels, which I purchased new in March of 1999 (02/99 production), developed a clunking/popping noise in October of 1999, which seems to be coming from beneath the driver's footwell. The clunking/popping noise can occasionally be heard when accelerating, turning right or left and when braking. I also hear the noise when driving over rough roads at low speeds. It seems that the noise generally occurs when the chassis is being flexed. The vehicle had only 1,200 miles on it at that time. I contacted my dealer last October and they replaced the left-rear subframe bushing with P/N 3507924-3 and used J-B Weld to secure it, per Volvo Cars' service bulletin. The noise returned immediately! The dealer again replaced the bushing (same part number), however, used a different (costly) adhesive this time, as recommended by Volvo Cars. The noise is still present. I again contacted the dealer and asked that the vehicle inspected by the Volvo Cars representative. The rep claims he and the service manager road-tested the car and could not recreate the noise! Unfortunately, I was not able to road-test the vehicle with the rep that day, however, I heard the clunking/popping noise TWICE, WHILE STILL ON THE DEALER LOT!!! I contacted the dealer and requested to meet with the Volvo Cars rep, to personally demonstrate the problem I am having. The service manager refused to schedule an appointment with the rep. I then contacted Volvo Cars Customer Relations and requested an appointment with the Volvo Cars representative. I was told that this request can only be made by the dealer. I informed Volvo Cars that the dealer is refusing to honor my request. Volvo Cars Customer Relations suggested contacting another dealer in my area (northeastern New Jersey). It seems that I am getting the run-around from the dealer and Volvo Cars. I've read the numerous posts about the subframe bushing problem. I recently read that Volvo Cars has a 4th generation bushing (P/N 3507924-4) and an o-ring available, which supposedly solves the problem. Has anyone had the latest bushing installed? It seems that Volvo Cars doesn't have a solution to my problem. I am very disappointed that Volvo Cars has failed to even acknowledge the existence of the clunking/popping noise in my vehicle, probably out of fear of having to repurchase/replace the vehicle. In the past, I have even offered to make the vehicle available to Volvo Cars of North America for inspection, since I live near their Rockleigh headquarters. They refused and referred me back to the dealer. The last time I was at the dealership, I was given an identically-equipped 2000 model-year S80 2.9 loaner car, with 5,000 miles showing on the odometer. This vehilce made NO CLUNKING NOISES WHATSOEVER! I would appreciate hearing from other S80 owners who have also had similar noise problems and what if anything can be done to correct it. Can anyone recommend a Volvo dealer in northeastern New Jersey who has been successful in resolving this problem? The vehicle currently has only 1,600 mile on it and is my second Volvo, my first being an S90. Aside from this ongoing problem, I really like the car. However, I feel that this subframe bushing problem poses a serious safety concern. Any advise on how to proceed in resolving this matter is greatly appreciated!
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I am sorry, I have no advice for you. But, can I ask how you liked your S90? Any problems with it? Considering a used one from a reputable (if there is such a thing) dealer in my area. Thanks |
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Vader3, when we ordered our S80 in 9/99, they adamantly insisted we could not have the full warm weather package, because the infrared windshield would interfere with the navigation system. We did get the rear window sunscreens (3), though, for $200--they are NOT powered, by the way, at least not on our 2000. Some time ago, someone here posted that they had ordered the navigation system and WWP, and they insisted that the Volvo dealer assured them there was no conflict. I don't recall anyone posting absolutely that they in fact have both options, working perfectly together. So, you may want to research this further. Broeux |
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