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Auxiliary Serpentine Drive Belt Routing Diagram for Volvo 5 cylinder petrol engines from 2001 to 2006, Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC70 or XC90 with the 2.4D and D5 Diesel engines – engine codes D5244T and D5244T2. This information is suitable for the following model years: – Volvo S60 D5 163 hp D5244T, made / sold in 2000, 2001, 2002, […]
A section of the gear shift mechanism may over time become loose and cause the mechanism to become jammed. If this was to occur, it might not be possible to change gear or select neutral.
It has been identified that a number of fuel pressure pipes may have a defect, which could result in a fuel leakage. Although it can be identified by the smell of fuel, it is possible, although unlikely, that an external heat source could ignite the fuel, so resulting in a fire.
It has been identified that the standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. This will result in corrosion, a noise and/or vibration. If this condition is not rectified, there is a possibility that the wheel may become loose and detach.
A power steering hose may come into contact with the engine cooling fan. As a consequence, the hose may become damaged and subsequently leak, resulting in loss of power steering assistance.
Fuel may leak from a defective fuel pressure line. Although unlikely, there is a potential that an external ignition source could ignite the fuel and result in a fire in the driver side wheel arch area.
When you install Xenon HID lights (Xenon retrofit / conversion) in your Volvo Volvo S60 (2000 to 2010), S80 (1998 to 2006), V70 (2000 to 2007), XC70 (2000 to 2007) or XC90 (2003 to 2014), a “Bulb Failure Dipped Beam” WARNING message will appear on the board computer. This is due to the xenon lamps […]
A hose for the power steering assistance hydraulics could come into contact with the cooling fan. This would cause a noise, which an observant driver may be able to hear. If the hose and fan conflict for long enough then it is possible for the hose to leak power steering fluid to the degree that servo assistance could be lost.
There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods.
A leak may occur from the internal pipes of the steering gear. In most cases the leak will be gradual and will drain the power steering oil generating noise and a slow decrease in the power steering assistance. In the worst case there could be a complete loss of power steering fluid and steering assistance without any warning to the driver.
You can follow this tutorial if you’re about to replace parking brake shows in a Volvo S60 (2000 to 2010), S80 (1998 to 2006), V70 (2000 to 2007), XC70 (2000 to 2007) or XC90 (2003 to 2014). Symptoms of parking brake shows needing replacing a loose parking brake or wired squeaky sound coming for the rear when […]
Follow this tutorial to replace the upper engine mount on your Volvo S60 (2000 to 2010), S80 (1998 to 2006), V70 (2000 to 2007), XC70 (2000 to 2007) or XC90 (2003 to 2015) with Petrol engine. Upper engine mount Volvo part number is: 30680770 (square one) for: – S80, XC90 and V70 FC1 chassis number 494641-on […]
Follow this tutorial to replace the upper engine mount on your Volvo S60 (2000 to 2010), S80 (1998 to 2006), V70 (2000 to 2007), XC70 (2000 to 2007) or XC90 (2003 to 2015) with Diesel engine (2.4D or D5) Upper engine mount Volvo part number is: 30776354: for engine codes D5244T and D5244T2 30741583: for engine […]
Browse the 84 pages of the “2009 Volvo C30, S40, V50, C70 & XC90 RTI Sat Nav Owners Manual US (TP10377) pdf” Online. EN-US, English Language
Browse the 92 pages of the “2011 Volvo C30, S40, V50, C70 & XC90 RTI Sat Nav Owners Manual US (TP12146) pdf” Online. EN-US, English Language
The Vin Plate location on the Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC70, XC90, V60 is dependant on the car year, before 2005 and after 2005. For cars until 2005 it is located on the left hand side of the engine bay, between the front fender and the engine air box. The VIN Plate looks like this: […]
This tutorial explains how to replace the key fob battery in Volvo S60 (2000 to 2009), Volvo V70 (2000 to 2007), Volvo S80 (1998 to 2006), Volvo XC70 (2000 to 2007) and Volvo XC90 (2003 to 2015) If your Volvo remote fob range of transmission is noticeably reduced or if it completely fails to open and close the car […]
If your Volvo is equipped with the homelink function, you can program your remote garage door to open with it instead of using the remote. The Homelink panel is located in the driver sunvisor of your Volvo. In order to program it follow this steps (be carefully as your garage door may open and close […]
Step 1 – Removing the lock bracket from the gear selector knob Insert a small screwdriver between the boot and the gear selector lever knob to access the lock bracket. Carefully pry the screwdriver forward so that the lock bracket detaches from the gear selector lever knob. Step 2 – Removing the gear selector knob […]
Recently the RTI on my Volvo S60 started to freeze sometimes, and after some weeks, I get the message “Can not read disc” and it stoped working. As the laser unit is known as a common failure on this drives, so I ordered a new laser and follow this tutorial prepared by Ian Wilson to […]
The Volvo XC90 (2003 to 2015) have four different fuse box locations: 1. Relays/fuse box in the engine compartment; 2. Fuse box inside the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover under the steering wheel; 3. Fuse box inside the passenger compartment, on the driver side edge of the dashboard; 4. Fuse box on the left […]
The tires sizes and air pressure recommended by Volvo for the XC90 (2003 to 2015) are: 225/70 R 16: 39psi or 270kPa on both front and rear axle. 235/65 R 17: 39psi or 270kPa on both front and rear axle. 235/60 R 18: 39psi or 270kPa on both front and rear axle. Spare tire: T155/85 […]
The following bulbs are used in the Volvo Xc90 (2003 to 2015): 1. Headlight high beam -> H7 65W 2. Headlight Low beam -> H11 55W 3. Bi-Xenon headlight -> D2R 35W 4. Front fog lights -> H1 55W 5. Front parking lights, front/rear side marker lights, license plate lights and rear footwell lights -> […]
Follow this simple tutorial to replace the battery in your Volvo S80 (1998 – 2006), Volvo S60 (2000 – 2009), V70 and XC70 (2000 – 2008) and XC90(2003 – 2015). Battery type Petrol engines (exc. V8): 12v, 72Ah 600A H6 battery[insert_php]$link_name =’bateria_H6_600A’; $FileLocation = “/inclds/insert_amz_ass.php”;include($_SERVER[“DOCUMENT_ROOT”].$FileLocation);[/insert_php] Petrol engine V8: 12v, 90Ah 800A H8 battery[insert_php]$link_name =’bateria_H8_800A’; $FileLocation […]