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2358 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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I own a 2001 S-80 T6, bought it about 3 yrs ago with 43K it now has 145K. I drive mainly highway miles and do change the oil between 3,000 - 3,500 but that's about all I do unless something happens and I need to fix. I've learned a lot in the past few years about being a Volvo owner 1. They are expensive to repair & maintain 2. They like to either blow bulbs or sockets like to loosen 3. When they run right they are one of the most comfortable cars at higher speeds Now, when I bring it to the dealer it's an easy $1200 visit so I have learned to do simpler things myself. Recently I replaced the plugs in wires (and found out each plug has it's own coil) with top of the line wires and Bosh Platinum plugs. I has been running fine and actually increased my mileage to about 28 mpg on the hwy. Last week I drove about 290 miles to my destination got in the next morning and started the car and in the information center it said "Low coolant, stop and check soon". That kind of freaked me out but it appears it was just a little low on coolant, I've checked it all week and it looks fine. Now, the real reason for joining - BTW very cool site & forums! Today I was returning from lunch going back home (about 17 miles) and when I started my car first it didn't want to stay running then when it did stay running it would lurch - the tach would go from 1 at idle and drop to 2 lines jump and fall only at idle and my check engine light came on. Driving it was smooth this just occured at idle either in gear or out with or without the a/c on  so I stopped at the only place open on Labor day, Advanced Auto who was kind enough to hook up their diagnostic machine and pulled 2 codes, I didn't write down the codes (I think 1 was 1598 the other might have been 0917 not sure)both fuel richness related. The guy said it could be a plug misfiring a bad wire or the egr valve might have a piece of carbon stuck in it. He cleared the codes and the car is running fine again (for the 1/8 of a mile ride home). I went looking on the internet for where it would be located and haven't found it and don't think it has one just a Mass Fuel Sensor could that be correct? My next question: does anyone else have problem with front tires rubbing? I have new tires up front and they are to spec's so I'm not sure if my struts or shocks going bad. I sure would appreciate and info you might be able to provide!! Thanks |
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Any ideas of an economical way to purchase a new remote for the door locks/trunk, etc.? We lost one and broke the other and are now relegated to using the key (bigger deal than you'd think bc of the alarm). Thanks for the advice 
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Replying to: mlubin (Sep 08, 2009 10:31 am) |
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| I have a 2005 S80 T6 with the original battery. Since the battery is in the trunk, I have not checked it since purchase. FIrst 3years maintenance was included so the dealer may have been checking the battery. Anyone have experience on how long these original batteries last? Should I be changing them out before they die? | |
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No, dont change it now and dont worry about it. An indication of failing battery..eg. hard starts on a cold day or if you need to boost the battery even when the weather is good. If the car is starting on the first turn, you battery is good to go. |
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Hi, I've been experiencing random electrical issues with my '99 S80-T6. First the dipped/low beams would not come on when I started the engine and then would come on within a few minutes of driving. Then they wouldn't come on at all. I even tried swapping the fuse indicated in the manual with a spare to no avail. Since it was raining at the time, I guessed that I had some sort of short that was exacerbated by the moisture in the air, but the same issue occurred days later when it was dry out. Other random messages received are "Coolant Level Low" which also disappeared after a few minutes and then would appear intermittently. Most recent was a message indicating the failure of my position lights. The frustrating thing about all of these errors is that they don't last and the time it would take to get the car to the dealer, they would disappear/correct themselves. I did have my mechanic look for the issue at my last oil change and they said they didn't find anything. I am also concerned that my wire guides/casing in the engine compartment are rather corroded and crumbling at this point. Any suggestions on what might be causing these random and intermittent issues? Thanks. |
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I cannot comment on any but "Coolant level low" message. I have had this message on both my '04 S 80 and my current '07 S80. Apparently, the fluid level sensor is very sensitive, and a slightly low level gives this reading. Adding a bit of coolant remedies this problem. The others are beyond my experience and knowledge. Good luck with the rest. I have to add I love my current car.
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Replying to: doctordick (Sep 22, 2009 6:29 pm) 
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