+1 to AKAMick. I've lost my low beam bulbs within hours of each other before.

Had the same issue when ice/snow was interfering ever-so-slightly with the bonnet closing. Parked the car inside and closed the bonnet again - problem solved.

Agree with Astro re: the motor being the likely culprit. I recently replaced mine with the Behr unit from FCP Euro ($235.00). Easy to replace and the motor has worked flawlessly. Don't forget to...

Do you get any squeaking from the blower motor or strange behaviour from the controls (i.e. lights don't illuminate when you turn the knob or they jump around)?

The transmissions in these XCs are weak and expensive to repair - I would avoid putting your tranny under extra stress and rent a tow vehicle. You might spend a little bit of cash on the rental but...

I installed XC90 bolts in mine and it completely solved the problem.

I'm not sure where you are with budget, but I've always been a huge fan of both the E-Class wagon and the 5 series wagon. My experience is that the initial purchase price of both BMW and Merc is more...

Hi folks,
Sorry to bump such an old thread but I'm suddenly having the same issue. Deafening static is coming from the speakers even when the radio is turned off. My uneducated guess is that it...

Thanks for your insight. I'm off to buy the car.

Thanks for your input. That makes me feel a little better about the purchase.

Hi folks,

I just put a 2005 XC70 through a pre-purchase inspection at a local independent Volvo specialist and they found what they call "soft codes" when they hooked up the computer. According to...

I take issue with a couple of "facts" being thrown around this thread. As someone who actually owns both a Volvo and an Audi, I can say hands down that the Audi is:
1) Cheaper to insure by exactly...

FYI: When I had a tranny replaced under warranty, the warranty adjuster from volvo took pictures of the tires and included them in his approval for the repair. He informed me that I would have voided...

I can't imagine a situation that would require more than a good set of snow tires and AWD - and I live in Canada and have driven through the Rockies on several occasions.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.My tranny did this towards the end of its rather short life.

I have the extended warranty on my 2002. It expires in 6 days. I'll call volvo of Canada and see what they say.

I know. When they told me that 'new' software was available I almost fell out of my chair. Why is new software available on a 8 year old car. Do you think the dealer is just trying to screw me?

After years of driving in pretty nasty winters I would recommend either
Gislaveds or Blizzaks for winter tires. As for the block heater, my XC came with one installed at the dealer so I can't...

Hi all,
I have my car (2002 xc) in at the dealer and he just called to say that there is new software available for the tranny. Volvo released it just last week. The service manager says they don't...

I've used Blizzaks and Gislaveds my entire life. The Gislaveds are way noisier than the Blizzaks but other than that I think they're both great tires.

I was told that the 15 minutes drive cycle had been done. I actually went for a drive with the tech in the passenger seat and he looked me in the eyes and said he had done the 15 minute cycle and...

Hi all,
I just rotated my tires and found something weird. My rear tires are both worn down to 9/32 but my front tires are worn to 8/32 and 6/32. I know the tolerance for the 2002 AWD is 3/32,so I'm...

I just had my 02 trans replaced last thursday and the same thing happened to me. When installing a new trans, the dealer will flash your TCM and the computer will then need between 500 and 1000 km to...

If this was my car I'd sell it asap. I just finished having my tranny replaced yesterday and what you're describing is very similar to what happened to me.

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