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Is a 2007 V50 prone to electrical problems V50

I believe that the problem below is where the door harness connects to the door. Not sure how to remove the connector. Here's the problem --

When we bought the 2007 V50 in Sept 2015 with a little over 93,000 miles on it. We now have 104,000 miles on it.

Within a few months after purchasing the car we started to get the ignition issue where you turn the key and the starter doesn't engage. All you hear is a sound. Hit it again and it starts. A few times we've had to hit it one more time but that is very, very rare.

A few months ago the left combo switch (turn signal) started to not work correctly. Installed the new one today.

Now the passengers door lock actuator at times won't lock or unlock.

The CD player will not work, radio works but not the CD player.

I had an 1990 XJ6 that didn't exhibit any of the above issues until it had over 150,000 miles on it. Older Jags were known for electrical gremlins but I didn't think Volvo's had the disease.

On the jag there were times that the locks got out of sync and there was a protocol to go through to get the computer to start thinking again. Is the same true for a V50 or is it just a weak failing actuator?

A small jab here -- my wife's Honda CRV just keeps purring along without any issues.

Our 2002 S60 has over 230,000 on it and no electrical gremlins like the 2007 V50. I'm losing my patience.








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    Is a 2007 V50 prone to electrical problems V50

    Probably the door lock actuator motor, they do tend to wear out. A bit pricey but easy to R&R. Beware of knockoffs on Ebay.

    I would take the door panel off and check the current at the actuator before replacing it. Some of the V50's have problems with the electrical plug at the door hinge.
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    Keeping it running is better than buying new







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