2016 Volvo XC70 Technical Service Bulletins

334 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10167696Feb 28, 2017Equipment. Please produce a Special Tool Bulletin using the attached draft copy.
• 10167895Feb 24, 2017Electrical 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.
• 10167886Feb 14, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Rough shifts, 5-4, Neutral Control, N-D TF80SC/SD Due to internal tolerance deviation in automatic gearbox, (TF80SC/SD) the customer may experience rough shift from 5:th to 4:th gear, or/and shift shock after standing still at brake release, or/and harsh engagement N-D shift. DTC TCM-P089500 might not be stored even with above stated symptoms.
• 10167873Feb 3, 2017Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Bluetooth phone volume too low or decreases by itself. If the Bluetooth phone volume is perceived as too low or decreases by itself. Please check the microphone functionality to confirm that the microphone cable is not damaged. Do not replace the IHU for this symptom as there is currently no permanent solution available.
• 10167872Feb 3, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
• 10167847Jan 28, 2017Equipment, Wheels. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
• 10167846Jan 28, 2017Equipment, Wheels. This is a Technical Journal: 1.Remove oil pump from AOC (Active On demand Coupling)and inspect the strainer. (See att.) 2.Clean strainer with lint-free cloth, do not use any cleaning liquids (this can contaminate the oil) 3.Clean pump sump in AOC, do not use any cleaning liquids (this can contaminate the oil) 4.Assemble cleaned pump to AOC 5.Fill up with new oil to correct oil level in AOC according to VIDA.
• 10167843Jan 28, 2017Engine, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience a low oil level warning in DIM and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877 If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions.
• 10167838Jan 28, 2017Equipment, Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience a low oil level warning in DIM and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877 If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions.
• 10167861Jan 14, 2017Equipment. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
• 10167856Jan 11, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Short sound interruptions while streaming via Bluetooth. Short sound interruptions may be heard while streaming music via Bluetooth. This may occur even if the audio/music file is stored in the mobile phone.A possible temporary solution may be to change the source in the IHU to Radio and back to Bluetooth again. Another temporary solution to improve this symptom is to perform a ?hard…
• 10167751Jan 6, 2017Equipment. Title : No . Page Volvo Special Tool 186 1 of 1 Cabinet Car Market : SPECIAL United States , Canada TOOLS Date : YEAR MONTH DAY BULLETIN 2012 02 02 Take Your Special Tool Storage to the Next Level Maintain Your Parts & Service Department Efficiency , Organization and Productivity with the Volvo Special Service Tool Cabinet from Stanley Vidmar !
• 10167746Jan 4, 2017Equipment. Please use attached file to create new version of bulletin. Please remove original bulletin by same number dated 2/18/2010.
• 10167808Dec 21, 2016Wheels, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10167807Dec 21, 2016Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Bluetooth phone volume too low or decreases by itself. If the Bluetooth phone volume is perceived as too low or decreases by itself. Please check the microphone functionality to confirm that the microphone cable is not damaged. Do not replace the IHU for this symptom as there is currently no permanent solution available.
• 10167651Dec 21, 2016Electrical system. Service Product Journal TITLE: Message shown while trying to add software part number manually in VIDA
• 10167644Dec 21, 2016Equipment. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 XC90 & S90
• 10167643Dec 20, 2016Engine cooling. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Parts Return: 31469071 Hose
• 10167642Dec 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure. Parts Bulletin TITLE: Parts Return: 31419709 Sensor
• 10167652Dec 19, 2016Equipment. Technical Journal TITLE: SPA Climate system, unexpected behavior
• 10167802Dec 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 03 - 17 2016 - 03 - 24 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3634 Washer Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 25153 S60 MY11 - , V60 , S60 , V60CC.pdf 0.8349 MB TJ 25153 S80…
• 10167820Dec 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This is a Technical Journal: P-SIM = Personal Subscriber Identity Module When using the in-car modem and P-SIM connection, the following symptoms may appear: 1 - In car apps such as TuneIn and Pandora connect to the service but say "Connecting..." when trying to play music.
• 10167817Dec 9, 2016Wheels, Equipment. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 10167815Dec 8, 2016Equipment. While performing repairs, on vehicles covered by Volvo's New Vehicle Warranty, the Technical Help Desk may support the dealer by providing a specific diagnostic labor operation. This will aid the Warranty Administrator when claiming reimbursement for diagnostic labor while not adversely affecting the dealers General Operation Index.
• 10167646Dec 5, 2016Body and structure. Technical Journal TITLE: Service Action S89807: Exterior door handle tape
• 10167833Dec 3, 2016Equipment, Wheels. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
• 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)
• 10168246Nov 29, 2016Equipment. Service Manager Bulletin - GLOBAL WIFI SERVICE TECHNICAL OVERVIEW The Volvo Cars Global WiFi service is a service developed by Volvo Cars. From start, three service offerings are available within the service: ? Volvo Cars Diagnostic WiFi (VCCarDW) ? Volvo Cars Vehicle Connectivity WiFi (VCVCW) ? Volvo Cars Guest WiFi
• 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
• 10234685Nov 16, 2016Equipment. Wind deflector net clogged
• 10167744Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Quality Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 - 2017 XC90, 2017 S90
• 10167653Nov 10, 2016Electrical system. Technical Journal TITLE: Lock switch in rear door panel sticks
• 10167645Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Quality Bulletin TITLE: Recall R89707: Air Conditioning Drain Hose Model Year 2016 - 2017 XC90, 2017 S90
• 10205639Nov 4, 2016Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Volvo Complimentary Factory schedualed maintenance
• 10088761Oct 26, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Volvo car service and parts business technical journal title : tailgate , power operated tailgate ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 29700 technical service partner : issue date : status date : 3 us 7510 volvo car usa 2016 - 04 - 11 2016 - 04 - 18 func group : func desc : 8321 boot lid ; tailgate page 1 of 3 attachment file name file size tj29700 .
• 10088748Oct 25, 2016Engine. Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title: drive - e thermostat dtcs stored in engine control module ( ecm ) ref no: issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 30268 technical service partner: issue date : status date : 3 us 7510 volvo cars north america 2015 - 05 - 14 2015 - 11 - 30 func group : func desc : 2627 thermostat page 1 of 2 attachment vehicle type eng struc week…
• 10088691Oct 25, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This is a technical journal: if the defrost vents on a leather dashboard are loose at the ends (see picture "tj 31557 pic pdf"), follow the instructions under "service". Service: fasten the defrost vents with glue according to repair method (see attached)
• 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.
• 10088665Oct 21, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This is a technical journal: customer may experience a low oil level warning in dim and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the vvt pulley replace both plugs in both vvt-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug pn:31375877 if the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to vida instructions.
• 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
• 10088346Oct 15, 2016Equipment. This is a service manager bulletin: this program will now provide volvo retailers additional latitude, to proactively address non-warranty customer concerns in an expeditious manner. The ownership experience should never be compromised due to a customer inconvenience.
• 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 .
• 10088561Oct 8, 2016Equipment. Volvo car service and parts business service manager bulletin title : retail car delivery process my 2017 s60 , v60 and xc60 ( p3 ) group : no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada 17 2017a service operations reference bulletins : issue date : status 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.
• 10088370Oct 4, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This is a technical journal: if the defrost vents on a leather dashboard are loose at the ends (see picture "tj 31557 pic pdf"), follow the instructions under "service". Service: fasten the defrost vents with glue according to repair method (see attached)
• 10087527Sep 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This is a service product journal: users may experience an issue when connecting and profiling x70 and p2 vehicles. Users may find that vida does not profile the transmission correctly. This can prevent software downloading. Temporary solution: the workaround is to profile the car manually. Please follow the steps outlined in this spj.
• 10087456Sep 13, 2016Equipment. This is a technical journal: it is provided as a guide for performing software downloads. Follow instructions provided for proper software downloads by year and model.
• 10087305Sep 7, 2016Equipment. This is a service manager bulletin: occasionally, customers request financial assistance when the new car limited warranty, cpo limited warranty and/or the vip extended warranty does not apply. These requests may be considered if it will enhance owner retention. Retailers should request financial assistance for their customers by contacting their aftersales market manager (amm), if they are not a self-authorizing…
• 10087303Sep 6, 2016Electrical system. This is a technical journal: it is provided as a guide for performing software downloads. Follow instructions provided for proper software downloads by year and model.

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