2005 Volvo V50 Technical Service Bulletins

220 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Volvo V50. 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.

• 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).
• 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
• 10120947May 18, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Parts Return 976045 O-Ring. O-Ring part number 976045 has been replaced by O-Ring part number 30622784
• 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.
• 10205651Mar 30, 2016Equipment. News Letter 70
• 10054529Sep 23, 2013Fuel system. Volvo: information being provided regarding the replacement and installation of steel fuel tank on some vehicles. Model 2005-2010 s40, v50.
• 10032914Jun 11, 2012Electrical system. Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. This technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12.
• 10037893May 25, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12.
• 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.
• 10037896Jan 5, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. There is a software problem.
• 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.
• 10033809Apr 22, 2010Wheels. Volvo: grinding bearing noise from rear hub, awd. May be grinding noise from rear hub on vehicles with all wheel drive (awd). Symptom could be caused by worn out hub bearing due to geometrical conflict with brake dust shield.
• 10030360Jan 13, 2010Brakes. Volvo: complaints regarding an illuminated abs warning lamp in the dim (driver information module). *pe updated 8/27/10.
• 10033045Dec 23, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: rear differential housing, leakage and resealing. Oil leakage/moisture from the rear differential housing halves can be resolved by resealing the housing and replacing the seals. The rear differential itself does not normally need to be replaced.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10029149Mar 6, 2009Fuel system. Volvo: exposure to certain environmental conditions (salty wet conditions) it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally.
• 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.
• 10027304Oct 15, 2008Engine cooling. Volvo: on the pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle)crankcase ventilation hose and oil trap replacement. The crankcase ventilation hose may crack which may lead to non compliance with evaporative emission legal requirements.
• 10027244Oct 7, 2008Body and structure. Volvo vehicles: water intrusion into the passenger compartment of certain vehicles. More than one of these conditions exist simultaneously causing the water intrusion.
• 10026146Aug 27, 2008Engine cooling. Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. P-55 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.
• 10026148Aug 1, 2008Engine cooling. Volvo: pzev (s40/v50) vehicles have extended warranty coverage for the engine manage ment software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. Pzev csc letter was received.
• 10025688Jun 23, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Vibration during acceleration front wheel drive (fwd) only. A vibration, especially while in 2nd or 3rd gear, at an engine speed between 1000 and 2000 rpm. May be worse in a heavily loaded vehicle or while driving uphill with a heavily loaded vehicle.
• 10025687Jun 23, 2008Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Clunking during shifting and vibration through floor. S40 and v50 customers may complain of a clunking noise during shifting or when applying and releasing the accelerator pedal. Especially noticeable on cars with manual transmissions.
• 10025721Jun 20, 2008Seat belts. Noise from front seat belt-b pillar: there may be a slight rattling noise from the front seat belts heard in the b-pillar area.
• 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.
• 10024882Apr 16, 2008Body and structure. Cold weather: door hard to close - may become frozen.
• 10024074Feb 8, 2008Other or unknown. Pump electronic module (pem) extended warranty.
• 10022612Jan 3, 2008Fuel system. Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
• 10022375Oct 25, 2007Electrical system. Intermittent electrical door functions. *kb updated on 12/7/07.
• 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.
• 10019642Jun 18, 2007Seats. Front seats, play in lower part of backrest/adjust. *tt updated on 08-02-07.

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