I found the following thread on another forum: http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=50104&p=323413.

To test if the problem is the fan control module, unplug the violet...

I will get access to a code reader tomorrow and will post any results here. I don't expect any codes have been thrown as I have not gotten any warning lights or other messages. This leads me to...

Thanks hoonk! I'll check codes this weekend to see if I can determine which of the two may be the problem child.

I found this old thread trying to diagnose my problem. My problem seems slightly different...

For the first time in the 2 years I've owned my 02 XC 70 with 181K miles, the cooling fan has started...

Great reply Ocean Racer! I came across this thread as my 02 XC had the same problem. Trouble was another storm was coming and I did not have the requisite tubing and connectors or the time to run...

I had a 1999 Odyssey whose transmission went about 8K mi past the recall limit. Honda was fair and gave me a 50% discount on top of an already lowered cost so replaced the trans for about $1500. ...

Sorry for the slow reply, Celtzer. No issues with the switch.

I have over 175K mi on my 02 and after reading the Oil 101 forum posting below I switched to synthetic. I had always thought synthetics were a waste of money but better understanding the science...

OK. Thanks JRL.

I am replying to this message as I just changed my oil and in trying to reset the message minder (which I can't seem to do) am getting the "045" error immediately following the reset proceedure.
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Jeeze guys. Give the guy a break. It's his first post.

Endee66: Do a search. I tried to find the posting to which JRL referred. I am out of time but did find this:...

Found a collaborating answer to sjonnie's reply to question#2 here (new site to me):...

Thanks sjonnie! Done. Now to find the time to clean the PCV and do the oil change.... :confused:

I noticed my oil level dropped and looking under the car there appears to be oil leaking from someplace (have not yet traced the source). There is also "steam/smoke" that comes out when I open the...

The power steering fluid in my 2002 XC70 is leaking/seeping a bit and came across this old thread. Does anyone know why Volvo's specification to use ATF is wrong? If ATF is what Volvo has in their...

Eager to see your results! I want to try this in the spring when it's a little more pleasant to be outside. What temp setting do you use?

That's very cool Barney. I did not know that kind of transmission was available in anything less than a tractor-type setup. The mileage is better than I thought it would be. 12-14 is what I get in...

Gotta ask... What sort of milage do you get in it both when and when not towing? Is the 2 speed aux transmission creeper grears or for something else?

I found this video on YouTube. It would indicate that what is being experienced is consistent with the way the VC functions. It also illustrates the point wgriswold makes referencing post #9 in the...

Take it ot your local garage and ask them to do a smoke test. It will determine where you are leaking fumes.

I don't have a solution but noticed a similar problem with the 02 XC70 I recently purchased. It's a slight movement but annoying. My 74 Beetle has noticable seat movement but you expect that a bit...

Great advice. Will do! Thanks again.

Thanks coflynn. I'll do a fluid change before too long as it's dirty but not awful. With all the controversy about ATF changes in high-milage cars I think I'll go the route of changing it slowly...

OK. Then when my transmission was either replaced or rebuilt (assuming the latter), I have the same faulty VB design that was in the original trans and may very well expect slipping issues to rear...

Thank you for the info Astro14!



JRL: Forgive my ignorance. What is a TCU? Are you saying that the corrective valve body modifications would not have been utilized in the my trans rebuild?