Volvo V70

2006 Volvo V70 brake light bulb replacement: Purchase the correct replacement brake light bulb(s) first, before disassembling the vehicle. See sources and related links below for replacement brake light bulb information. Then consult your owner's manual for the replacement procedure. As simple as it sounds, the owner's manual is the best place to start for brake light bulb replacement instructions and illustrations. You may want to consider replacing both left and right at the same time in order to keep brightness and color equal (optional).

Remove the 5 amp fuse from the fuse compartment next to driver's door to left of dash. In my 2003 v70. It is fuse #38. But best to check your manual. Someone else said it was fuse 29. I think it depends on the model year. Remove fuse and you should be good to go.

in the locking mechanism

It depends on the year. The following is based on my first hand experiences, advice from Volvo techs and parts guys, and reading about these cars.

The first year was 1998; the body style is a minor update of the Volvo 850. With these cars, make sure the A/C is working; evaporators (the part inside the dashboard) is very expensive to replace. Clean cabin filters are important to extending the life of the evaporator.

The A/C clutches may exhibit failure by unlocking when underhood temperatures are very high, as in during hot weather. This is often misdiagnosed as an iced-up evaporator. Shutting the A/C off for 5 minutes will solve the problem in the short term, but eventually you'll need a new compressor (or at least a new magnetic clutch coil).

Also, automatic transmission failures are a bit of an issue with all front drive Volvos - fluid changes are important despite Volvo's advice that changes were not required. The upper engine mount (a rubber doughnut) can break down and cause vibration; a permanent fix is an aftermarket polyurethane part, but this material is harder and may result in more vibration inside the car than the factory part.

Front motor mounts (lower right side) can fail, but replacement need not be difficult or expensive. It is a reasonable DIY job.

Also, timing belts are quite straightforward to replace using instructions available on the web. Dealer flat rate is apparently 2.8 hours; a DIY'er can match this with good preparation. I expect that experienced techs do these routinely in less than 1 hour.

1999 was the first year of the electronic throttle module (ETM). Volvo used a module made by Magneti Marelli (along with a Denso air mass meter) from 1999 through 2001. Some early non-turbo 2002s also used this ETM before Volvo switched to Bosch parts. These early ETMs can exhibit failure, but they are subject to an extended 10 year 200,000 mile warranty for the Canadian and US markets. Revised software seems to have eliminated the problem. The cause has been explained to me as software that detected throttle resistance as dirt accumulated (or perhaps wear as well). The fix was to eliminate the resistance limits from the software. Volvo dealers may recommend a regular cleaning. DIY'ers should be careful to use throttle body cleaner, not carburetor cleaner.

2001 and newer cars were a new design except for the drivetrains (although automatic transmissions have been updated along the way. The newer platform is noted for weak swaybar endlinks and other minor suspension issues (clunking, etc.) Solutions include buying heavy-duty aftermarket endlinks.

Some owners complain of high maintenance and repair costs. The secret to Volvos in general is to maintain them by the book, and to keep them until they are truly worn out.

Turbos are generally just as reliable as non-turbo cars.

If you want all wheel drive, avoid the pre-2002 cars. Only the Haldex AWD systems are reliable enough to recommend.

one end pushes in so it can be released from the side wall,then gently pull the whole cover towards u so it doesnt scratch the window coz its a tight fit.

The pollen filter is in the passenger side foot well remove the finisher that goes over the light above passengers feet. Remove 2 screws and remove the plastic panel , then the 4 screws holding a cover.Remove it to take the filter down and out. Make shure to fit the filter as you removed the old one Also replace with the right one.

you have to pull hood release then get out of car and pull up on the hood like you were to open it. then get back in car and pull hood release again. then get back out of car and open hood that should work. i have a 1999 Volvo v70 xc awd cross country and that's what i do for mine. ;)

The 2003 V70 should be the same as my 2001 V70. It is located underneath the vehicle near the passenger rear tire. (RR)

The fuel efficiency of my 2004 Volvo V70 2.5T varies depending on how we drive it. I tend to baby it around town, decelerating only enough to be safe going around turns, and taking advantage of downhill coasting opportunities. My wife drives a little more conventionally, thus offsetting some of my gains. That said, it gets driven mostly around town, on shorter trips, with a few highway and interstate trips thrown in, and the average is always around 18.5 miles per gallon. On the highway, alone, we regularly get 30 miles per gallon, but that often involves drafting behind trucks (dangerous) and coasting downhill at speeds in excess of 65 miles per hour.

Located inside the hazard switch.

Hi to the right of shifter is a button called shift lock override if some one has pushed on button and is stuck down the key will not turn all the way back and key will not come out try to pull button all the way up then move shifter out and back in to park then try to turn key off needs to line up with last dot before will come out just dont force anything will break tumbler My wifes 2000 V70AWD will do that if button is pushed in hope this helps Greg

the tailgate unlocks with the rear doors. Are your rear doors unlocking properly ?

is your car battery weak ??

To jumpstart a car, firstly you need jumper cables. You will connect the jumper cables to the Volvos battery and connect the other end of the cables to another cars battery and give that car gas to help send a jolt to the Volvo.

Little screw by headlight switch, each position of screw = bright day running, dim day running or off

Headlamp lens for the v 70 xc are easily available however not usually in Canada. Rock Auto in the states has them for around $55 US. The problem is getting them shipped to Canada without being broken. I have finally managed to get one from the US but it took 3 tries. The first two arrived totally broken. If you have access to a US address you will have better success in getting them shipped without breakage. www.rockauto.com

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That is a matter of opinion.

Volvo S60 or V70 R would be mine, the engines in those are phenominal

The C30 has the looks

the S80 has the comfort

the V70 has the practicality

if you are looking at older models, go for the 850. They are uber reliable and safe, and they have a nice driving feel.

No you need to change the regulator on your alternator or you alternator, which comes with a new regulator.

price..:):):)

Mounted on top and inside the fuel tank.

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sell your car dude!