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#91 of 97 Re: Rattles [nibs] by carmom14 Dec 16, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: nibs (Aug 05, 2008 1:47 pm) I just got whacked in the head by my tailgate. It won't stay open. The tailgate goes up and then it quickly slams shut. I can't even hold it open. Is this what happened to your tailgate? Replies to this message: jim314 (Dec 16, 2008 11:33 pm) nibs (Feb 15, 2009 7:06 am) nibs (Mar 24, 2009 3:20 pm)
#92 of 97 Re: Rattles [carmom14] by jim314 Dec 16, 2008 (11:33 pm)
Replying to: carmom14 (Dec 16, 2008 5:47 pm) This happened a couple of years back on my 2004 V70. The gas cartridges which hold up the tailgate failed. In my case the dealer replaced them at no charge under the overall warranty (3 yr, 36 kmi?). These are easy to replace in most cars, but more of a problem with the V70 because they are hidden under plastic trim. Removing the plastic trim without breaking it requires experience and skill. In the XC90 the cartridges are exposed.   Get thee to the dealer!
#93 of 97 Re: Rattles [carmom14] by nibs Feb 15, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: carmom14 (Dec 16, 2008 5:47 pm) Hi Carmom, sorry I didn't get back to you. It has been a while since I've been here. No my problem was with the auto tailgate motor failure. Btw the tailgate still has problems. Since my last report I have been back to the service center several times.   I have submitted a claim through CAMVAP (Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Process) and hope it proves to be a successful process. I'm not trusting of anything or anyone right now.   The tailgate seems to break the seal when cornering or going over cracks in the pavement. I'm fed up with it and hope the arbitration will see this a a reliability issue. Apparently my XC70 is the only one with problems. Replies to this message: nibs (Mar 24, 2009 3:20 pm)
#94 of 97 2008 Volvo XC70 Update[nibs] by nibs Mar 24, 2009 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: nibs (Feb 15, 2009 7:06 am) UPDATE. I went through the CAMVAP process in an effort to have Volvo Canada buy my car back. For your interest and for those of you that are as unfortunate as I was to get a lemon, I was successful! Say so long to my last Volvo. Best of luck to each of you and I've updated the Carfax history today. Hopefully this car will not be resold.
#95 of 97 Last Volvo Post by nibs Apr 26, 2009 (7:08 am)
My 08 XC70 has been bought back by Volvo Canada. It is still sitting on the dealer lot two months later. I replaced it with a BMW. I am very pleased because this car is everything that the Volvo should have been considering the Volvo price and PR. There are no creaks or noises coming from the hatch on Bimmer. The interior is very quiet and the handling is a dream. Fuel economy is better too.   Best of luck to all of you. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jun 04, 2009 5:45 pm)
#96 of 97 Re: Last Volvo Post [nibs] by bodble2 Jun 04, 2009 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: nibs (Apr 26, 2009 7:08 am) Congrats on the victory. Chalk another one up for the good guys! CAMVAP is great.   Which Bimmer did you end up getting? One of the Touring models?
#97 of 97 when push on petal to start...???? by savannahtx Oct 17, 2009 (6:40 pm)
when I start to push on the petal to begin to move it feels like the first second or so it "misses" or is not catching or something..then it is like it goes to second gear and then it catches...strange feeling like it almost ..slips past the begining of what I guess is first gear in an automatic and then catches and it feels like it wants to go. Also, I had a 1997 that had the "power" button when I wanted 'extra' power to go faster in a hurry....like pulling onto an interstate....I miss that power surge....it feels like the transmission is slippin when I begin to push on the petal...is that normal...my old on did not do it. I am also driving a 1985 ..240 Wagon....just about falling apart in many ways but it runs and past the state inspection....and "yes" I am Volvoized...can't really imagine drivng anything else....I had a Volvo rubberized mat in the back of my 1997...Wagon....All I can find now is a "hard" plastic mat of sorts for the rear of the 2008 Wagon....is there a soft Volvo rubber mat for the 2008? This 2008 sure likes to use up the gas...not great on the gas but nice car in many other ways....

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