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  1. Thanks All Got to the bottom of this. The leak...

    Thanks All
    Got to the bottom of this.
    The leak was actually from the lower radiator hose, where it joins the water pripe round the back of the engine. Thich was spraying onto the bulkead and...
  2. Moe, thanks. To clarify, the leak is on the...

    Moe, thanks.
    To clarify, the leak is on the engine side, but im pretty sure its originating on the passenger side and finding a drain hose
    Fluid is definitely coolant and not condensate.
    My gut...
  3. Thanks Bill, I thought the condensor / plenum...

    Thanks Bill, I thought the condensor / plenum drain was one and the same - im pretty sure that is where the fluid is coming from.
    Taking a picture of this little bugger will be nigh on impossible! I...
  4. Coolant leak from bulkhead / firewall area

    As title
    2005 UK spec D5 auto.
    I have a coolant leak! - This is dripping from an open ended rubber pipe on The RHS (looking into engine bay) 3" above the gear shift cable. About 1/2" diameter It...
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    No, Its a power transistor / resistor pack, and...

    No, Its a power transistor / resistor pack, and its worked to fix the problem.
    We dont all have VIDA to hand, and my PPC code reader gave about 6 CCM codes.
    Not really a useful response, especially...
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    Update!! Changed AC control panel for one of...

    Update!!
    Changed AC control panel for one of same year, but different P/N - No joy, although everything worked as usual, so worth remembering no codes needed for a swap.
    Did some more homework...
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    Quick update!! LED is going off - so a red...

    Quick update!!
    LED is going off - so a red herring!
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    AC fan not turning off

    2005 XC70 D5 auto UK spec
    As it says, the AC blower fan has decided to run constantly.
    Started a week ago - was running flat out for 45 minutes after turning off. Disconnected battery - all OK....
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    6767Sorry, A bit flash, but...6766 Currently on...

    6767Sorry,
    A bit flash, but...6766
    Currently on a bit of a spree - Also upgraded the XC to a 2005 Ocean Race as well!
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    Update!! Oh well - I was so pleased!! However,...

    Update!!
    Oh well - I was so pleased!!
    However, just fitted a new driveshaft, drove 20 metres and bang!! - Snapped the new one as well.
    Diff is locked solid
    Wont be making the 200K miles after all...
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    Bingo!! A totally shot outer CV joint on the...

    Bingo!!
    A totally shot outer CV joint on the nearside front.
    Strange how coincidences happen - I guess it was on the way out, and pushing the bound rear brakes broke the camels back.
    Did me a...
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    ? Gearbox / Diff / AWD Problem

    2001 V70 XC 192000 miles
    Hands up first!! Just did the rear brakes, and whilst doing so, managed to end up with the Park brake bound up VERY tight - my bad, and now corrected. However, I fear my...
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    [QUOTE=hoonk;173607]That describes the common...

    [QUOTE=hoonk;173607]That describes the common worn ac clutch/too large a gap for the clutch to stay engaged when hot problem.
    It's solved with a new compressor or some have been successful with...
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    One for the AC Gurus

    Slightly baffling problem with the AC on my 2001 (186K miles)
    Has worked perfectly for 4 years since Ive owned it.
    Past couple of weeks, when the ambient temperature gets high, the compressor trips...
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    Yes please!! If you can get it shipped to the UK...

    Yes please!!
    If you can get it shipped to the UK and change the steering wheel over (and the pedals) I will bite your hand off!!
    Unfortunately, the UK market is pretty well diesel only beyond 2004...
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    Just been through this one over a couple of...

    Just been through this one over a couple of months. 2001 V70XC 185000 miles
    Speed sensor is referring to the Left hand front ABS sensor - Mine showed up as ABS and vehicle speed issues using a PPC...
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    On the basis that it was all OK before the "fix",...

    On the basis that it was all OK before the "fix", it sounds like classic head gasket to me - Sorry
    The theory goes that you dont replace HG on modern engines unless theres a problem.
    That said, its...
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    NOT an expert, but didi this myself recently (not...

    NOT an expert, but didi this myself recently (not on the XC, but ive recharged it on this car)
    Ref PAG oil, it is AFAIK a fairly standard oil - VIDA should give you capacity.
    You cant do this with...
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    This worked for me 1. Engage the auto-down...

    This worked for me

    1. Engage the auto-down function and remove fuse 11C/5 (for driver's side) or 11C/4 (for passenger side) (located in the driver's side dash fusebox) during window movement.
    ...
  20. Dont sweat on disabling the other side UK spec...

    Dont sweat on disabling the other side
    UK spec on an XC is both lights enabled. (or at least that is how all my cars are!)
    Always thought the single light thing looked a bit crappy, and in fog you...
  21. I switched at 130K miles - did a flush and went...

    I switched at 130K miles - did a flush and went to synthetic (also replaced PCV)
    Now 175000 with no oil related problems - go for it
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    as said, probably a failing turbo. Mine did it...

    as said, probably a failing turbo.
    Mine did it intermittently for about 20000 miles (up to 165000) before reaching the point it needed replacement.
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    Seems to happen from warm as well....

    Seems to happen from warm as well.
    Interestingly, the other evening it threw a P0244, cleared and not yet recurred. (never had this before)
    I am suspicios that this code is spurious - Ive just done...
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    Slow starting

    Just a quickie - 2000 V70XC (2001MY) 175000 miles
    Last few weeks, it has been taking maybe 1/2 a second more to fire on the starter. Usually starts literally on the button.
    Once running, all...
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    "I also contacted mechanics at the local repair...

    "I also contacted mechanics at the local repair shop again, and stated that I'd read where if bolts were not tightened when replacing the timing belt and water pump, that that may account for the...
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