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Volvo V70 Electrical/Lighting Issues

64 messages,  Last post on Dec 20, 2011 at 11:08 PM

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What is this discussion about? Volvo V70, Volvo V70 R, Lights, Electrical, Wagon

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#15 of 64 Seat Heater Pad by cdnfool

Jun 20, 2006 (2:21 pm)

I had a short in the seat heater for our 2001 V70 T5 that caused a small fire (or at least smoke) before I could figure out where the smell was coming from. It burned a hole in the heater pad and the leather.
 
I am just out of warranty (6 months) and the cost to replace the heater is $300 and the seat cover $1000. Has this happened to anyone? I saw a bulletin for an older model where there was a recall but nothing for this generation of wagon.

#16 of 64 Headlight cracked! by olydawg

Aug 19, 2006 (11:55 am)

I have a cracked headlight on a 2001 V70. Does anyone know about the assembly? Do I have to replace the whole unit or is there a cover? The light works fine, so it is a cosmetic issue. I think the part is about $350 w/o labor. I have seen it discounted elsewhere. Basically, I want to fix the crack for the least amount of $. Thanks.

#17 of 64 Re: Headlight cracked! [olydawg] by gedafe

Aug 19, 2006 (4:18 pm)

Replying to: olydawg (Aug 19, 2006 11:55 am)
The outside component of the headlight is just a clear glass cover. I recently had my left headlight on my 01 V70 replaced, but luckily I was able to take it to an awsome independent who told me I may have gotten the dealer to replace the whole thing, when all that was needed was a new bulb. The bulb was still pretty expensive for a headlight, but the mechanic showed how both the headlight and turnsignal lights were simply inserted behind the glass cowls. I'm not sure how much the glass portion costs, but it is a DIY job regardless: a couple screws loose and the cowling comes unhinged. Replace and screw back together.

#18 of 64 back window switch by clarkkent

Aug 30, 2006 (7:14 pm)

I can't get the back windows to work. When I hit the switch I can hear a click under the dash. With or without the child lock led light on I hear the click and the windows will not work.
 
Any ideas?
 
Thanks, CK

#19 of 64 Re: back window switch [clarkkent] by jomoto

Aug 31, 2006 (8:03 am)

Replying to: clarkkent (Aug 30, 2006 7:14 pm)
HAve you checked the fuse box?

#20 of 64 bulb failure message by hkiernan

Nov 03, 2006 (10:14 am)

I have a 2001 v70 and just got a message "bulb failure dipped beam" Can this be fixed by replacing the bulb which isn't working?

#21 of 64 Re: bulb failure message [hkiernan] by PFFlyer@Edmunds HOST

Nov 03, 2006 (10:41 am)

Replying to: hkiernan (Nov 03, 2006 10:14 am)
I did some net wandering and I don't think replacing the bulb is going to do the trick. From what I'm reading there's likely a burned resistor/shunt in CEM (Central Electronic Module)

#22 of 64 Another Light Bulb out!! by therasmus

Nov 10, 2006 (8:52 am)

I have a 2004 V70 with 57K on it, i am currently into the 5th bulb, three days ago (i refuse to change another as my hands are too big and i always mess up the headlight centering). Now this morning after a cool (38F) night the car would not start and indicated "engine is not prepared to start" I also notice that the front pass/driver seats were in the far back tilt position. Questions: 1)electrical problem 2) Is there a recall that my dealer does not know about 3)or i am crazy?
 
I live in Europe but the car is US Specs. I just had the 52K tune up 4 Oct and everything checked OK.
 
 

#23 of 64 Oh i Forgot to ask!!!! by therasmus

Nov 10, 2006 (8:57 am)

Could the reason be the car did not start because the battery is low in the key. I understand the car has a disabler( dead switch) capability if you use the wrong key?

#24 of 64 2004 V70 "bulb failure adjust lights" by msalas1313

Mar 10, 2008 (6:25 am)

My 2004 V70 (47K miles) has been having bulb failures for about a year or so. On occassion the warning light will come on - even though all bulbs seem to be working, especially in cool weather (around 30F). I have replaced both front bulbs twice, and many of the back lights are also on their second switch. Recently, I just replaced all back bulbs, and now already one is blown again (only 2 weeks later). When this bulb blew out, it took a headlight with it... I am begining to think that there is a bigger issue - than just a little lightbulb blowing out. I had a local repair shop look at it and they were clueless - thought it could be a system error. I have yet to find any recalls about the electronics issues - and would like to avoid the certainly hefty Volvo dealership repair. Can you provide any suggestions or help???

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