2007 Volvo S80 V8 Sedan - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Have the charging system checked,Battery voltage(car not running) should be 12 volts,or less if battery is not fully charged.With engine running voltage should be close to 14 volts. use a dc volt meter and connect to positive and negative battery post.

Your Bosch throttle body is failed completely you need a new etm that's what they call it Regards Chris

idler bearing is under the right cam sprocket (inside timing cover)

The ETM (electronic throttle module) has been known to cause the "Reduced Engine Performance" code on volvos. However, there are many sensors which could have triggered this problem. If your check engine light is on, have it scanned for free at an autozone for any engine codes which may point to the culprit.

It's weird. I have a S60 ; the key hole is vertical (look up when looking from the bumper up to the truck) above the license plate. It's sort of hidden so you cannot see it if you are looking at the truck from the front. The truck can also be opened with your key fob.

have the OBD codes read as will pinpoint the sensor/switch at fault as could be a few things save you time and money searching blind

The ballast is going bad replace with after market only 30-40 on eBay 1000x cheaper than oem

Below is the recommended service for your vehicle....

5W-30 is suggested, does not need to be synthetic, unless you want of course

Hi RS, You'll need to have the service reset carried out with someone with a scanner. That will solve the problem! Regards Johngee10

the auto down feature is in the window motor, pull the battery negative cable off for about an hour and see what happens what you reconnect it

brake interlock motor needs replaced on shifter

Hiya,

This could be any number of problems, but first try twisting the steering wheel in either direction, as most modern vehicles are fitted with steering wheel locks and require you to turn the steering wheel by a set distance, then turning the key in order to release the lock and start the engine.

It could also be a warped, distorted, bent or damaged key. If you can remove the ket intact then I would advise to do so, then to take the key to either an approved locksmith so that you can have the key re-fabricated, or better still to a Volvo approved dealership.

Note: Taking any problem to an approved dealership might incur massive charges, so often going elsewhere is sometimes the best answer, unless of course the issue requires a dealership.

The next problem could be if the locking system is supported electronically. Then I would start to investigate your fusebox and the direct wiring to the ignition and lock system. However, this to me does sound like a mechanical issue, and it is here where I would investigate first.

So turn the steering wheel, or move it slightly with one hand, and the opposite hand shoukld be attempting to turn the ignition key.

N.B.

A broken steering lock can cause this to happen, especially if somebody has tried to steal the vehicle, or too much force has been applied to the lock. Reason.... its exactly what it is meant to do, prevent a vehicle from being moved unlawfully. A collapsable lock is the best way to achieve this especially if the steering lock also locks the ignition barrel. The only way around this would be to remove the entire locking system from the undwerside of the steering wheel.

I hope this is the fixya for you and I look forward to hearing from you soon

Yours sincerely

Oz

I took the car to volvo garage in the morning . They found out that there was a cut cable in the engine compartment near the throttle valve.
Anyway i want to express my thanks to you for your immediate response.

Regards
George

hav car scanned for free at a discount place-the avg car today has ten computers!

if you look in your owners manual in the glove box it will tell you how to reset it,it will be in the section oil life

Install remote/key into socket.  Push and hold trip button on instrument cluster with all doors shut.  Push start button one time for key position one while holding trip button and count to five.  keep holding trip button and hit start button to key position two where all the warning lites come on the instrument cluster while still holding trip button.  Count to around ten and triangular warning lite should flash. Release button and remove key and then start engine.  May take a few attempts to reset this lite.  

you will need new sending unit you have 2 left and right you will need a scan tool and one is not working right most the time is left side sending unit bad not working it can be replaced from inside

Try disconnecting the battery from the negative termnial for 10 min then reinstall and the check engine should go away temporarily at least.