2006 Volvo C70 Technical Service Bulletins

200 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Volvo C70. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10110167Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator"
• 10110166Jun 23, 2016Electrical system. Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL.
• 10110161Jun 21, 2016Equipment. *No Description
• 10110159Jun 17, 2016Equipment. The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will be escalated appropriately for further in-depth assistance to your local Field Technical specialist (FTS).
• 10110151Jun 15, 2016Electrical system. Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 10110147Jun 14, 2016Engine. All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Castrol EDGE Professional?s outstanding performance has made it the oil of choice for Volvo and is the only Volvo recommended engine oil.
• 10110146Jun 3, 2016Equipment, Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender
• 10110145Jun 3, 2016Equipment. Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents.
• 10120954May 23, 2016Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10087143Apr 22, 2016Equipment. This is a special tool : newsletter 69
• 10087107Apr 19, 2016Electrical system. This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. Vida 2015 battery testing is the only approved method for producing battery test codes. The use of vida classic or other measuring tools is not considered acceptable when submitting warranty claims.
• 10205650Mar 24, 2016Equipment. News Letter 69
• 10044085Apr 23, 2012Tires. Volvo: excessively negative rear camber may cause uneven tire wear and this may be accompanied by abnormal road noise or ride. Refer to the camber angle specification in rtj 19674. Also included models s40,c30, and v50 model year 2012.
• 10043544Jan 17, 2012Fuel system. Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval.
• 10041668Oct 13, 2011Seat belts. Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
• 10037821Dec 21, 2010Suspension. Volvo: when going over bumps or on an uneven road there may be a knocking or rattling noise from the front struts. There may be a defective top bearing or a coil spring in conflict with the body strut tower.
• 10037819Dec 7, 2010Equipment. Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem.
• 10037240Oct 27, 2010Brakes. Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes.
• 10034507Sep 2, 2010Suspension. Volvo: knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing. A knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop, and in come cases pulling or a misaligned steering wheel.
• 10033816May 14, 2010Brakes. Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. When diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. Vida always lists possible sources of fault.
• 10033807May 5, 2010Brakes. Volvo: park assist does not work; not possible to read dtc from pam via vida. A new pam (parking assistance module) was introduced 2009w23, but due to pam warranty replacements or accessory installations, it can also be fitted in older cars.
• 10030360Jan 13, 2010Brakes. Volvo: complaints regarding an illuminated abs warning lamp in the dim (driver information module). *pe updated 8/27/10.
• 10032910Oct 27, 2009Brakes. Volvo: brake control module (bcm), not in prog mode after replacement of bcm. Vida may give the error bcm not in prog mode when trying to perform a bcm reload. Work is ongoing to resolve the issue. The issue is not vehicle related.
• 10030930Jul 16, 2009Suspension. Volvo: front wheel hub and driver shaft, bearing noise. At times a bearing (buzzing) noise can be heard from the front of the vehicle during normal driving. The noise will get higher in pitch as vehicle speed increases.
• 10032425Jul 10, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. If that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. This includes c70 coupe and convertible, s60 r and v70 r vehicles.
• 10032645Jul 1, 2009Steering, Electrical system, Brakes. Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. New swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header.
• 10030359May 15, 2009Electrical system, Fuel system. Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pressure inferred from the current consumed by an electric pump that pumps air into the fuel tank system.
• 10030425Apr 27, 2009Brakes. A service kit has been developed to reduce the current through the vacuum switch for the brake vacuum pump. *pe updated 12/30/09.
• 10028847Mar 27, 2009Body and structure. Volvo: retractable hard top *rht): seal carrier ticking/snapping noise. A ticking/snapping noise from the front and center roof panels of the rht can be heard when in use.
• 10028845Mar 2, 2009Body and structure. Volvo: retractable hard top (rht):headlining clip noise. A rattling noise from the front and middle of the headlining area of the rht can be heard when in use.
• 10027424Oct 17, 2008Air bags. Volvo vehicles: pad lamp, logic changed with srs sw upgrade. The pad (passenger airbag disabled) lamp illuminates when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. Earlier vehicles within same range, receive a total can or srs reload or upgrade will receive the new logic.
• 10026147Aug 27, 2008Engine cooling. Volvo: extended warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. P-76 csc letter was received.
• 10026145Aug 27, 2008Engine cooling. Volvo: extended warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. P-54 csc letter was received.
• 10025021May 21, 2008Air bags. Pad passenger airbag disabled light logic changed with srs sofware upgrade.
• 10024832May 2, 2008Exterior lighting. Headlamp condensation - seal test. *nj updated 07/11/2008.
• 10022612Jan 3, 2008Fuel system. Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
• 10023674Dec 3, 2007Other or unknown. Volvo service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Protective tape and a newly designed retaining spring will be installed on model year 2006 & 2007 c70 to prevent components from scratching the paint during operation of the convertible hardtop.
• 10021662Nov 1, 2007Other or unknown. Volvo service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. New software created to help improve battery life, alarm function, climate control, and customer satisfaction of the vehicle. *kb updated 01/17/08.
• 10022375Oct 25, 2007Electrical system. Intermittent electrical door functions. *kb updated on 12/7/07.
• 10022613Aug 24, 2007Brakes. Front wheel speed sensor cable repair method.
• 10022534Jul 16, 2007Body and structure, Other or unknown. Retractable hard top mechanism will be inspected / replaced if necessary. Rerouting of the wiring harness in the hard top mechanism. Trunk lid seal will be replaced. Srs control unit will be inspected / replaced if needed. Trunk lid bolts will be inspected and tightened if necessary to the correct torque.
• 10022699Jul 15, 2007Tires. New technical courses available. Introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. This course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems.
• 10021204Feb 8, 2007Air bags. Passenger airbag off indication with belted adult passenger.
• 10022213Nov 8, 2006Electrical system. Trunk lid wire harness protection.
• 10020771Nov 8, 2006Other or unknown. New software and components to ensure customer satisfaction.
• 10020656Nov 8, 2006Other or unknown. New software and components to help ensure customer satisfaction. Volvo.
• 10021005Aug 21, 2006Other or unknown. Occupant weight sensor (ows) installation.
• 10020423Aug 15, 2006Brakes. Parking brake owner's manual supplement/adjustment. Volvo.
• 10016434Jul 7, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms.
• 10020264Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Long crank or stumbling idle when making a cold start.

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