2008 Volvo C70 Technical Service Bulletins

194 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 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.

• 10167828Dec 3, 2016Brakes. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
• 10168247Nov 29, 2016Equipment. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Workshop Systems Requirements and Guidelines VIDA in 2015 , Peer - to - Peer Infrastructure GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada 00 337 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 01 19 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 17 ? Right first…
• 10168245Nov 22, 2016Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
• 10088666Oct 21, 2016Electrical system. This is a technical journal: this journal is a guide for performing software downloads. Service: *see guide updated oct. 12, 2016 for relevant p5/spa software download information: p5_spa_sw_guide.pdf see vida software tab for all other vehicles.the attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
• 10088647Oct 19, 2016Electrical system. This is a technical journal: it has been noticed on requested materials that pas sensors are analyzed without finding any fault on the parts. As a help to the troubleshooting on parking assistance system, we have developed some points of possible actions in case of problems. False detection may be caused by various reason explained in this technical journal.
• 10088644Oct 19, 2016Engine. This is a technical journal: in case of complaint of noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
• 10088566Oct 8, 2016Equipment. Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : retail car delivery process all my 2016 s60 , v60 , xc60 , xc70 and s80 group : no:issuing department : car market : united states and canada 17 2016a service operations reference bulletins :date: smb 17 - 017,tj 29233 ,tj 20278 , warranty admin .
• 10088374Oct 7, 2016Equipment. Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. Each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all repair types, I.e., warranty, customer pay, and internal.
• 10110187Jul 29, 2016Equipment. This document is a Technical Journal: Clips on headlining may come loose, causing the headlining to hang down. This is more common in hot climate.
• 10110183Jul 25, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
• 10127339Jul 15, 2016Equipment. This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms.
• 10127330Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. This document is a Technical Journal: Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 10110170Jun 28, 2016Equipment. In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
• 10110169Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. When this occurs, please change the password as soon as possible, in order to prevent from being locked out.
• 10110168Jun 27, 2016Electrical system. Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered"
• 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.
• 10110144Jun 3, 2016Equipment. If you need to perform a tuner replacement on any vehicle that is factory equipped with SiriusXM satellite radio, please follow the step by step instructions. Going through this process will ensure your customer continues to receive their satellite radio programming without any interruption of service. For SPA vehicles, the SiriusXM tuner is contained within the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU). For all other vehicles…
• 10120954May 23, 2016Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, Brakes, Electrical system. 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.
• 10026143Sep 26, 2008Engine cooling. Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. P45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). Updated 6/10/09.
• 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.
• 10025482Jul 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c.

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