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Silvestris66
12-28-2017, 06:21 PM
My '03 XC70 has developed another electrical problem.

When I use the turn signals, the high beams often flash or come on. It seems to me like a symptom of a switch failing internally and in need of replacement, but I thought I'd ask before buying a new switch. I've looked at the switch replacement procedure, and it seems fairly simple.

At night, I have to remember to push the stalk towards the dashboard when using the turn signal to keep from annoying other drivers.

I did find a solution to one other quirk: A CD that won't eject. CDs will eject from the drive if the car is cold, but not once its warmed up.

Astro14
12-28-2017, 08:30 PM
Put a stalk in it. Piece of cake. Wrote up how to do it.

Silvestris66
01-04-2018, 11:44 AM
When buying a stalk, is there any difference between a stalk made by Standard Motor Products and one with the original Volvo part number? (It appears there are two different stalks, but I know which one to get.)

I know that sometimes OEM parts and aftermarket parts are actually made by the same company, but I'm not sure in this case.