Category: Volvo C30, S40 2, V50, C70 2 Forum

  • very loud rolling noise Goodyear Ultra Grip 7+

    Hello, I bought the above-mentioned winter tyres for my S40 last October. The reason for this was the Pneus test winner. Size; 205/55R16. The tyres have a perfect grip in snow, ice and wet. But what is absolutely disturbing is the extremely loud rolling noise between 60 and 100 km/h. First I thought my bike bearings would bless the time but after I reared my summer tyres for test purposes and everything was normal again, something can not be right with the winter tyres. After googlen I learned on ADAC online pages that the problem with these tyres and this size is known. Goodyear would probably replace the tyres. Who of you also drives these tyres and has the same problem? Has someone already made a trade over goodyear? MfG Ronny

  • What triggers a GTI… or 2.0D against T5

    Since yesterday evening I am a bit confused, .. I have been driving my C30 2.0D for over 2 years now and tested a Golf 6 GTI for a short time yesterday .. well what should I say … 210 hp (petrols) are already awesome. Consequence? First of all, see if there is something adequate on the market, .. Yes a used T5 (C30) R-Design +Leder+Xenon+Navi. Price fits this, but I am currently driving 25,000 KM a year, which is never calculated at all when I go out of min 10L/100km in the place (gas conversion is not possible) with the 2.0D I used z Zt 8.1 (slow driving) Actually the C30 is planned to be replaced by a V30 (if I like it) or V60 (next year) so it is not worth buying the T5 (2nd reason) or see it differently? I would probably buy it anyway under the category of emotion. Diesel: 2774 € /25.

  • Audio packages

    So, my decision for the S40 has been made, now it’s up to the configuration, and I don’t see through the differences of the three audio systems (Performance/High Performance/Premium) quite yet. – The brochure says in the audio package “Performance”: “Can you expand a multi-function leather steering wheel and 6-fold CD changer.” My friend, however, claims that CD changer only works with high performance or premium, and so it’s also in the Easter Price List (April 2004). However, I don’t know if this has a technical background or a marketing measure. – I happen to notice at a test drive that the performance package obviously cannot be speed-dependent volume control (the whole menu item “Loudness settings” is missing). How is this with High Performance? Can someone clarify these two points? Is there any more detailed documentation of the differences in the audio packages than the two sides in the S40-Prospect? And does anyone know if there are any subsequent changes (see Upgrade Perf->Highium Perf->?

  • Creative ideas sought for my wife’s driving mistakes

    Hello municipality As you can recognize by the photos, my wife doesn’t know exactly where the bumper is at at the front. On Friday she made a brief acquaintance with the wall in the company garage. Yesterday again, only a little longer! She apparently striped the wall at the driveway to the 2nd floor. I don’t want to start a discussion about the driving lights of my wife or other women here, but gather ideas on how to prevent this in the future. Another car (Corsa or Polo) is not in question.. I have already asked for parking sensors. Unfortunately, there are only those with the rear and cost more than I want to spend. Maybe one of you has ideas about what to do against it.

  • Power loss 2.0D without error message

    I’ve had a problem with my C3 2.0D DPF since yesterday (2008). When accelerating from lower speeds, there is a lack of perceptible power and it’s particularly striking when accelerating in upper gears on the highway: initially hardly any power, then again full power, again hardly any power, again full power, etc. in the interval of about 1 second. Maximum speed: 180km/h on a straight track. Controlling and reading of the fault memory gave no result. About four months ago, I was also equipped with normal gasoline instead of diesel. Complete injection system, hoses were renewed and tank cleaned. Could this be a consequential damage now? Who can I be held liable for in this case? Have just found this article: http://www.motor-talk.de/…/…50-2-0d-performanceinfiltration-t2355269.html

  • A guarantee question – your opinion !?

    Hello, wanted to have your opinion on a warranty question! I asked a few times about a crackling noise on the front axle. As you mentioned, a Volvo dealer confirmed to me that it was the cathedral warehouse. Although the dealer said that it was not relevant for safety reasons, it is still on my nerves, which is why I would like to have the problem solved. Since we bought the car only 6 months ago, I hoped to get the repair on guarantee. First I asked Volvo directly. However, these rejected any culling performance (only 2 years warranty). Also the car guarantee concluded with the purchase rejected a reperatur, since the component is not mentioned in the contract. However, I am still of the opinion that there is a warranty case and therefore directly asked the dealer where we bought the car. Here I am waiting for a call back. How can you see this? Can I assert warranty claims? If the dealer refuses to take legal action, then the free reperature (legal protection insurance for me).

  • Degrading Door Panel C70II

    Hello After my moose was in the workshop (because of the not working box on the left) I was told that it does not go beyond the guarantee. A new speaker should cost 400€!!! (Dynaudio) Nu is my thought, door cladding off (both sides) and new boxes installed, because for 400€ I get already neat. Is the question only if it is so easy to change and which size they have,does there happen to be something? I just miss on the left side of the bass,the heights work. So how do I build the cladding off?

  • Various error messages

    Good morning everyone together, I’m a little helpless and therefore turn to you. Maybe someone has a solution for my problem… I’ve finally had my little dream at home for about a month now, a Volvo V50 T5 Kinetic (year 2004). I’m also (as expected) completely satisfied – until now. Since last week, however, various error/maintenance messages appear on the display. The whole thing started with “servo steering maintenance required.”. After a short consideration I pulled the ignition key and plugged in again, it went again. Then I thought still, can I let it go with when it comes to next week. Shortly afterwards the same again, however, every time without failure of the servo. 2 days later I got in and it came up with the message “Total failure brake system safely stop!”. Then there was nothing at all, neither leave anything else. After about 20 seconds without plugged in ignition key again, and it was as if I had been nothing. Since the brakes are changed from next week, I thought about the faultability, then ask again, thanks to all of you.

  • V50 2.0D DPF – how to detect the type of filter?

    Hello Forum, we would like to see a V50 2.0 D with EZ 10/2005 next weekend. This is equipped with a DPF, but which was probably only standard in series from 01/2006. Before the closed system was already available on request. Is there an identification mark, whether it is the closed filter system ex factory or a maintenance-free retrofit filter, e.g. HJS or Twintec? I ask about the change interval of the factory filter after 6 years or 120k km, which I would like to check, it should be the factory system. I am thinking both about optical identification marks on the vehicle as well as those in the vehicle documents. Thank you for your answers!

  • V50 WATER comes from the ventilation!!

    Hello everyone, have a wet / damp problem with my Volvo V50, model 06. He has now about 148tkm on the clock.To the problem:The right rear footroom is wet whip-patch. When you take out the floor mat, the water runs down like a water tap. The liquid comes from the ventilation, which is under the passenger seat and ensures the ventilation to the rear. When I set the blower on ́feet ventilate ́, the unwanted source bubbles. But also if I do not put on ́ventilation top and center ́ the water flows. Now I need your help! What could this be on? Have until January a car guarantee and the partly damage to the air conditioner: compressor, evaporator and condenser with fan. Hope it is a defective part of these or just a small thing. Thanks for your answers!