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2358 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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I had a '99 T6 and loved the car. The early ones had transmission problems (due to some bolt holes in the wrong places) that gave them a bad name. However, I found it to be a great car. However, as all newer Volvos it is not cheap to maintain, even if you don't use a dealer. I used a factory trained but non dealer servicing company that I have found very reliable, but the car just is expensive to maintain. I had multiple problems with the mass meter, and before I gave it to my daughter I had about 3000 bucks worth of repairs done. Sadly, though they liked the car it was just too expensive for them so they sold it. I have had two S80's since then and they are fine cars with cutting edge safety features for far less than a Mercedes or Beemer with similar features. But all expensive to maintain. My current vehicle is a 2007 V8 which I love. But I can afford the fuel and the maintenance. If expensive maintenance is a problem you won't be happy. Otherwise you may love the car as I did. |
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1999 S80 has message "Service Ele Power Power Subsystem" Message goes away after about 10 minutes. Drive car about four times, about 2 miles each- no problem. Drive car two more miles and it starts to sputter like no gas (has gas). Engine finally stops and car won't start click, click click sound. Leave car for 2 hrs. won't start when I come back engine won't start click, click, click. Remove battery cover- cables are clean and battery water level ok. Inspect wires to starter and alternator- look ok. Engine starts. Drive about 200 yds. Leave car running in park for about 5 minutes. Try to back out of parking space and no power in reverse (like the throttle cable is broke, if it has on?) Put car in drive and it won't go into gear. Engine still running but no throttle and no transmission activity. All electrical out on dash, power windows out, etc. Turn car off- try to restart- car won't start click, click, click. Is this a problem with alternator, regulator (is there one), battery or ?????? Any help appreciated. THANKS!!!
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Replying to: volvos80sad (Jul 27, 2009 8:30 pm) |
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Hello, My S80 displays SERVICE ENGINE REQUIRED light. The light has been on and off for about 4 months. Anyway, about 3 weeks ago another warning light came on- on the right panel- a little triangle that looks like a brake pedal. My mechanic checked it and got a code that determined the O2 Sensor was needed. He replaced it. 2 days later the SERVICE ENGINE REQUIRED came back on. The car shut off suddenly on saturday as I was coming to a stop. It restarted immediately but I am nervous about driving it like this. Actually, this is the 7th time the car has shut off while I am coming to a stop. Does anyone know what may be the problem. Thanks very much for any help. Frank |
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Replying to: unhappy99 (Jul 29, 2009 7:11 am)
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Replying to: unhappy99 (Jul 29, 2009 7:11 am) As far as the triangle lite, mine does that in the winter, when my front tires spin. I think its a traction control sensor.
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Replying to: volvomax (Jul 29, 2009 7:30 am) My mechanic says maybe fuel fiter but I think it is something beyond that. His computer tester doesnt pick up any codes. I may have to take this car to Volvo to get a diagnosis instead of guessing. One more thing, could I get the Electronic Throttle Module or MAF sensor to buy online? Thanks.
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Replying to: volvowalt13 (Jul 29, 2009 9:26 am) My mechanic's computer doesnt show any codes for this Service Engine Req. red lite. So how would I know what is the problem. The thing is that this car shuts off when I am coming to a stop, did it twice this wknd. Thanks. |
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Replying to: unhappy99 (Jul 29, 2009 9:33 am) Let the dealer fix the car. There are no generic ETM's or MAF's for that car, so online won't help. Plus, IIRC there is software necessary as well. |
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2007 S80 V-8. Just talked to dealer who told me 30,000 mile maintenance is about $850 and takes all day. I look in the manual and it looks like a pretty routine oil change and inspections of various parts. Does anyone know of major issues that have to be addressed at 30,000?
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