Volvo AWD V70-XC70 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 7/2005 V70-XC70 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Main window switch not working V70-XC70 1998

posted by  kcookvt on  Sun Jun 22 16:50 CST 2014
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Tue Aug 5 19:59 CST 2014
[RELATED]

Just today, my main window switch stopped working right: I can roll down all the windows, but the main switch will not roll up the driver's side rear window, which has to be rolled up from the back switch. I took out the main switch console and took it apart, tried to clean the contacts as well as I was able, put on some electrical grease, and put it back together, but no luck. Any ideas? Thanks








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    Replace that switch with a mail order one V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  Volvony on  Sun Jun 22 20:02 CST 2014
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Sun Jul 6 08:57 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    Replace that switch. I went to the dealership to do that and I twice acquired defective switches and it was tough to get refunds on them. Those switches have failed a total of four times between the two V-70's I have owned. If you have a multi-meter or volt meter, there is a way to test the switch and verify that it is the master switch and not the individual switches causing the problem. Flip the switch upside down and with the meter set to "continuity" put the test leads at different points and toggle away. fcpgroton.com sold me a master switch that was made by another company ( not Volvo but made in the UK ) and it has held up fine for the last two years and looks identical to the old one.








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

    Main window switch not working V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Jun 22 19:04 CST 2014
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Fri Oct 24 10:15 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    So half of the switch works, down is OK, and up is NOOP. Because the left rear window is seldom used, I would suspect it has a little corrosion buildup. You could try lifting up on the switch repeatedly to clean it off a bit, or, like in my sister in law's car, never use that window!

    --
    My back feels better when I sit in a Volvo seat







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.