20 Most Recent 2004 Volvo XC70 - Page 4 Questions & Answers

probably starter,check to see if you have power at the starter with a test light,if does then starter bad if not check relay and fuses.










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in front of the condenser behind the front grill

Check the chassey grounds, by the battery, starter and transmission. Clean the ground straps, removing where they connect to the car, wire brush these areas... any that you see, even check by the fuse box and computer. Reconnect and be sure so clean the battery posts too. Always remove the negative terminal first and install last. Be sure you have your radio code before removing the battery terminal cables to clean those.

Try using a can of compressed air to blow dust out of the unit. Insert the tub into the area where the disk is normally inserted. Blow the compressed air and remove dust which may be covering the lens which reads the CD. Also, try a different "Music" CD, be sure it is not an MP3 CD.

Check two items, chassey grounds by battery, transmission and starter. Also, check to make sure the alternator is providing enough voltage, should be around 14 amps. Had a similar problem with my 2002 XC70, replacing the alternator fixed it! I used the Car Talk website to find a good local mechanic vs. the stealer.

check for fuel leakage inside fuel tank

Hi, the problem you are having could be one of a couple of things, now the usual reason for it not turning further is due to the steering lock being on and being tight so to rule this out you need to turn the steering wheel as far as you can left and right whilst trying to turn the key.
it may be real stiff to turn so you may need to try turning it quite hard do it left and right whilst turning the key backwards and forwards until it gets past that possition and it should then hopefully get you started.

now the second problem you could have is that the key has worn and no longer presses the correct setting in the barrel to turn the key to enable you to start the car, you can try putting the key in the other way round, you could also spray a bit of easing spray into the lock to try and loosening it but only spray a small amount.
if you have a spare key you should try this as well just to find out if its the key or the barrel at fault.

you should also try pulling the key in and out a small amount whislt you try turning the key sometimes this will free the it up and get it working again.

failing that you could need to get yourself a new ignition barrel.

let me know how you get on or if you need further assistance ok

This problem will be your C.V. Joint.

Thanks hopes this helps

HEATER CORE IS LEAKING.

You need to change your car's tires and have snow tires on, and have the wheels on that car alligned, this should help you a little bit with the problem.

if you have a standard, put it in neutral. if automatic, park or neutral.

you will have to have the SRS system reset at volvo dealer. should be around $85 for reset

remove the cover thats under the engine and put an oil pan under the sump nut then remove the sump nut and let the oil fill your oil pan {make sure the oil pan can hold at least 5.5ltr of oil} then remove the oil filter its on the top of the engine inside a housing that has a big black plastic nut on it then fit your new filter put your sump nut back in and fill with oil untll your dip stick is reading full.

The car keys need to be programmed using VADIS/VIDA. Buy the key fob on ebay and have the dealer cut and program the key.

you should take your car to your local parts store, they have a scaner they put on your car to tell you if your power issue is due to batterie or alternator. sounds like its one of them to me

try checking ur alternator its what charges ur battery..Tip start ur car remove the pos cable from battery while car is on and if it turns off its ur alternator

faulty solenoid and switch (comes connected together) located belowthe shift lever.remove and replace.kinda tricky.

hi, if you have got all the wheel nuts off then all you need to do is give the tyre a few hard hits just to break the seel thats holding the wheel on over time the wheels tend to stick on the hub due to the heat caused when breaking, so giving the tyre a few hits with your feet or hammer should free it up and allow the wheel to come off.

Let me know how you get on or if you need further assistance ok

You should be aware that these vehicles are subject to all manner of electrical problems.
In this case it is hopefully just a faulty brake light switch which is not switching off when the brake pedal is released. So have the switch checked out as a first step.

Other electrical problems you are likely to face with this model are windscreen wiper motors, other light issues and a faulty inaccurate fuel gauge (so keep plenty of fuel in the car).

Sean