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#1384 of 1423 Re: Synthetic oil [abvbynd] by nicevision2020 Jul 08, 2009 (2:13 am)
Replying to: abvbynd (Jul 02, 2009 11:18 am) Thanks a lot.
#1385 of 1423 Re: Leak in Door Jam [bryangmd] by gumercindo Jul 10, 2009 (9:13 am)
Replying to: bryangmd (Nov 09, 2007 5:23 am) This is kind of an old topic, but I wanted to bring it up again. I have a 2006 XC90 (not the v8) with about 30k miles. Starting at about 20k miles, I started getting this musty/BO smell coming out of the vents when the AC unit was turned on (didn't matter if it was AC or heat). Musty smell would run for several mins and then mostly go away. First time I took it to the dealer, they said Volvo has come out with a special disinfectant to get rid of the smell and moisture that's causing the smell. The smell came back and I have to bring in 3-4 more times over a year period (roughly 11k miles).   Is this an issue relating to the software and afterblow?   Thanks! Replies to this message: kylechoffman (Jul 10, 2009 9:29 am) gumercindo (Jul 10, 2009 10:35 am)
#1386 of 1423 Re: Leak in Door Jam [gumercindo] by kylechoffman Jul 10, 2009 (9:29 am)
Replying to: gumercindo (Jul 10, 2009 9:13 am) My dealer has an ionizer or deionizer that they hooked the car up to. It was done twice and it hasnt come back. This and the afterblow must be turned on by the dealer. My afterblow runs anytime after my AC is on for a long time. Also i think they put in a charcoal filter.   If your dealer hasnt solved it, find a new one. Replies to this message: gumercindo (Jul 10, 2009 10:35 am)
#1387 of 1423 Re: Leak in Door Jam [kylechoffman] by gumercindo Jul 10, 2009 (10:35 am)
Replying to: kylechoffman (Jul 10, 2009 9:29 am) Thanks, Kyle. I am leaning towards going to a new dealer. They confirmed for me that the afterblower was indeed initiated at 22k miles (smell started at around 18-20k). As for the ionizer/deionizer, I haven't heard about that one, but I'll keep it mind next time I bring it in (I'm assuming the smell comes back). Does the ionizer/deionized fix the problem or just masks it for some time until the problem comes back?
#1388 of 1423 Do I stay or do I go? by sundance6 Jul 20, 2009 (8:46 am)
I have a 2003 T6 xc-90 with 85k miles with a huge list of problems from axles to tie rods, to interior leaks to brake boost to ball joints to AWD filaure. Now it is at the dealer for it's 2nd transmission replacement. I get everything repaired at the dealer as it comes up.   It's nice that Volvo has offered is to warranty the labor and parts but I am out for 6-8 weeks with the inconvenience and expense of a rental car.   I would like to continue to drive this car. It's a really nice machine when it is working.   I don't feel safe or that it would make sense financially to keep paying the repair costs. The dealership has been empathetic at the horrible experience I have had. One guy there told me to get rid of it. The problem is I paid $49,000 and have over $10,000 in repairs. Easier said than done. Shouldn't a Volvo last more than 85,000 miles, be relaible and give the owner a feeling of safe and sound?   The Service manager said he would ask about a "trade assist" but it would have to be reasonable for me to consider affording another one.   My wife has the XC70 which has been great but before I take my loyalty to another car brand that can give me peace of mind and share my bad Volvo experience with every one I know, I thought I would throw this situation out there to see if any one has any advice for me?   Do I stay or do I go? Replies to this message: chiefstoner (Jul 20, 2009 9:41 am) volvomax (Jul 20, 2009 9:44 am) sundance6 (Jul 22, 2009 7:58 am) qbrozen (Jul 22, 2009 8:41 am)
#1389 of 1423 Re: Do I stay or do I go? [sundance6] by chiefstoner Jul 20, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: sundance6 (Jul 20, 2009 8:46 am) Still do not know why there has not been a recall or class action suit against Volvo for this vehicle. I had the same problems, and dealership had no support from Volvo.
#1390 of 1423 Re: Do I stay or do I go? [sundance6] by volvomax Jul 20, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: sundance6 (Jul 20, 2009 8:46 am) I would explore the trade assist option. If you going to buy another car having Volvo kick in some money will make a new Volvo look better than the competition from a financial standpoint. Plus, if you do it this month you can get the 5 yr warranty and free 5 yr maintenance. Replies to this message: sundance6 (Jul 22, 2009 7:58 am) qbrozen (Jul 22, 2009 8:41 am)
#1391 of 1423 Re: Two new problems [armd] by varughese Jul 21, 2009 (5:19 am)
Replying to: armd (Apr 14, 2004 3:57 pm) 1-Clicking sound eminating from driver's seatbelt and at front passengers seat belt even when breathing and the click noice is next to the ears causing headache and to the passengers. very annoying - when had it form new - Volvo Service & Sweden HQ cannont resolveit ,said to consider it as a feature .
#1392 of 1423 Re: Do I stay or do I go? [volvomax] by sundance6 Jul 22, 2009 (7:58 am)
Replying to: volvomax (Jul 20, 2009 9:44 am) "I would explore the trade assist option. If you going to buy another car having Volvo kick in some money will make a new Volvo look better than the competition from a financial standpoint. Plus, if you do it this month you can get the 5 yr warranty and free 5 yr maintenance."   Yes, this sounds enticing assuming I was to buy a new vehicle. The trade value for the XC-90 is shockingly low making the decision to replace the vehicle, including a trade assist versus keeping it at about $30,000.   Although I understand Volvo does want to make predicitons, it's disappointing not to get any asurance (or at least exteneded waranties) from Volvo about whether I could keep my car with a reasonable level of ongoing maintenance.   Makes it seem like Volvos are at best, a 5 year vehicle, then sell it before you run into unusally high repair costs. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jul 22, 2009 8:41 am)
#1393 of 1423 Re: Do I stay or do I go? [sundance6] by qbrozen Jul 22, 2009 (8:41 am)
Replying to: sundance6 (Jul 22, 2009 7:58 am) Makes it seem like Volvos are at best, a 5 year vehicle, then sell it before you run into unusally high repair costs.   If your concern is out-of-warranty repairs, then at least Volvo is as high as 5 years. Not so with many of its competitors.

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