2008 Volvo XC70 Technical Service Bulletins

237 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Volvo XC70. 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.

• 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…
• 10120958May 27, 2016Electrical system, Tires. If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service.
• 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 O-Ring part number 976045 has been replaced by O-Ring part number 30622784
• 10110212May 16, 2016Equipment. There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message saying ?Error occurred during complete read out for VIN ?This error message is generic and could be caused by other problems
• 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.
• 10086942Apr 8, 2016Exterior lighting. This is a technical journal : headlamp service required message may be set in dim. It may be set due to the routing of the headlamp harness, see pictures tj23604_1.jpg, tj23604_2.jpg.
• 10053205Jul 30, 2013Brakes. Volvo: required retraction of rear caliper brake pistons, during maintenance service/replacing, on certain vehicles, to rear brake pads. Models 2008-9999 124 (s80), 135 (v70), 136 (xc70) and 2010-9999 156 (xc60) and 2011-9999 134 (s60).
• 10032644Jul 15, 2013Suspension. Volvo: front subframe rear bushing, groaning/knocking noise. The noise can occur when turning, accelerating, braking, or in a situation with side loads. Models v70 r-design included. *pe updated 8/30/13.
• 10052107May 7, 2013Brakes. Volvo: retract brake caliper pistons to service position after replacement of rear brake pads and/or rotors equipped with electrically operated parking brake, as required, using vida command. Models 2008-9999 -124, 134, 135, 136, 156.
• 10047942Nov 28, 2012Suspension. Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. Models 2007-2013 s80, s60, v70, xc70, xc60.
• 10044280May 29, 2012Body and structure. Volvo: water may enter bulkhead area from running down windscreen due to an inaccurate arch welding and water flush noise is audible when driving around a corner.
• 10043545Feb 9, 2012Fuel system. Prior approval process for any claims submitted for the replacement of a fuel pump and/or fuel tank.
• 10043546Jan 24, 2012Steering. Stron whining noise from power steering pump while moving the steering wheel.
• 10041668Oct 13, 2011Seat belts. Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
• 10028827Aug 23, 2011Fuel system. Volvo: the fuel gauge is inaccurate. After filling tank, fuel gauge rises to indicate approx. 1/2-3/4 tank but not read full; after fuel is consumed, fuel gauge drops normally til approx. 1/4, after which the fuel level does not change. *pe updated 7/8/11. *pe updated 4/13/2012.
• 10039104May 5, 2011Latches, locks and linkages. Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function.
• 10039107Mar 31, 2011Body and structure. Volvo: the electrical opening of the tailgate is not functioning due to corrosion of wiring.
• 10037901Jan 28, 2011Fuel system. Volvo: when there are fuel pressure/guage problems there is a process for determining the fault.
• 10037898Jan 6, 2011Seats. Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness.
• 10036825Nov 30, 2010Engine cooling. Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. Vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16.
• 10037485Nov 19, 2010Electrical system. Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. There is a cem recovery method.
• 10037523Nov 17, 2010Equipment, Engine cooling. Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it.
• 10035124Oct 27, 2010Steering. Volvo: steering gear extended warranty. Volvo has determined that there is the potential for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. This can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage.
• 10034706Oct 27, 2010Steering. Volvo service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Steering gear extended warranty information. Had voluntarily extended warranty coverage on certain model and model year vehicles for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. This can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage. Csc letter has been received. *pe updated 4/18/11.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10030214Apr 23, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Volvo: under certain conditions the diagnostic software in the central electronic module (cem) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this condition occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated.
• 10030288Apr 15, 2009Steering. Volvo: a knocking noise in the steering. New outer tie rods with improved corrosion resistance were implemented into production on vehicles with speed sensitive steering after the chassis numbers in the header. These parts will also supersede all existing spare parts.
• 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.
• 10025482Jul 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c.
• 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.
• 10025024May 13, 2008Fuel system. Checking fuel gauge accuracy at cps.
• 10023160May 13, 2008Fuel system. Repair of inaccurate fuel gauge by rerouting hoses in tank. *nj updated 01/18/08. *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.
• 10023631Nov 9, 2007Suspension. Suspension noise - analysis and repair instructions.
• 10023401Oct 24, 2007Engine cooling. Cps plus engine harness p- clamp - the clamp holding the cable to the ac compressor bracket may be incorrectly assembled or missing.

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