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| I have a 2001 S60 T-5. Love the car!...but I have the yellow check engine light on and it's running rough. The RPM's are normal at idel, but runs poorly at idel and low RPM's. When the car is up around 2500 to 3000 RPM the car runs almost perfect and the check engine light blinks. Is this a sensor? I would like any help you can give! | |
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Replying to: stockitome (Dec 28, 2008 4:52 pm) In my opinion, yes. As far as I know, Ford has nothing to do with it. The vehicles are still completely designed and built by Volvo. So your '98 would have the same issues even if Volvo was still independent. The 240 was one of the most bulletproof cars ever made. Whereas I can understand you wanting something as reliable these days, it just ain't gonna happen. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 29, 2008 11:47 am) thanks for the reply. trying to decide between a pre-owned Volvo or an Acura TL.
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Replying to: stockitome (Dec 29, 2008 8:25 pm)  As for quality - the Ford influence is not a bad one. Design & build is still all Volvo, (and absolutely so on the '06's), but the current crop are getting some Ford-sourced components; which is sensible. Of course, the trade is two-way and Ford Europe use the Volvo T5 engine in their hottest Focus here in Europe - which is quite a compliment. Can't comment on Acura as they aren't sold here in Euroland. S60 AWD is not a loved car here. Dealers seem to think the AWD system is not "Volvo Reliable", but that may be due to it's relative rarity. Folk tend to stick with the front-drive models and the superb D5 diesel engine is the big favourite, (but you can't get that, sorry). Why not look at an S80 also...........better turning circle and not massively bigger overall. Thing to do, as always, is to go and talk nicely to a dealer and drive an S60 and an S80, (and the Acura, of course). That will probably help make the choice easier. As for the old 240's. I fear the days of such bullet-proof build quality are now, sadly, gone - unless you empty the piggy bank for a Rolls Royce Phantom, perhaps ? Happy New Year when it arrives. 
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Replying to: alltorque (Dec 29, 2008 11:40 pm) Really do appreciate your comments. Going to test drive an Acura '06, Volvo S60, and will check out a few other Volvo models. We had one terrific Volvo mechanic which is one of the reasons we have driven Volvo's for 40 years. He has retired, and we knew we would be in this position when we could no longer depend on him. He was the best...reliable, efficient, friendly, and reasonable. Oh well, that's life... adjust or ??? A good New Year to you, too. |
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Replying to: catman01 (Dec 28, 2008 3:13 pm) |
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Replying to: alltorque (Dec 29, 2008 11:40 pm) I can understand the hesitation. However, and I may be mistaken here of course, but it seems the problems surface in those vehicles that are much heavier (XC90) or have much more power (R vehicles). Seems as though the Haldex can't handle that much pressure, so the spline shaft (I think I have the name of the part wrong) has a higher than normal failure rate in those vehicles. If my assessment is correct, then I believe the S60 2.5T AWD and S40 AWD vehicles shouldn't develop that problem very often. |
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Replying to: sbearb (Jun 03, 2008 3:35 pm) My car only has 55K miles on it, so I think it's more of a maintenance issue and how the car is driven. I just bought it it three weeks ago used and I wasn't expecting the expense (161 pounds), although it's was alot cheaper than replacing the ETM which is what I thought it was. According to the mechanic when this has to be done it can bring on many symptoms. Mine was making very loud clunking and grinding noises when putting the car in Drive/Reverse especially from cold and over a couple of days it progressively got worse and it did it even after being completely warmed up. My car was also having trouble accelerating over 40 mph and it was getting horrible gas mileage. After this oil was changed in the gearbox today, I have not had any issues and the car drives like a dream again. |
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WTB rear seat belts for my 04' S60 R. Can't find any on ebay. Any ideas anyone?
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Replying to: mochanips (May 28, 2009 7:30 am) Last of the S60's is now in the showrooms here in Europe. Build of current version has ceased and new model is on the way. If it's like the concept it will be excellent. Very sharp design and has sliding/suicide doors on the rear. Article in the UK Owners mag made it look and sound up there with the very best, (of course). |
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