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Lighting/electrical problems for sure! S60 2002

posted by  someone claiming to be pete on  Sat Jan 31 07:52 CST 2004 [RELATED]

I own a 2002 S60 2.4T: I have replaced the passenger headlight two times within a year and a half. Now I am experiencing tail light malfunction and brake light malfunction. No doubt the Volvo has electrical problems when it comes to the lighting. A friend used the Lemon law on Volvo recently but he was able to show other malfunctions and won a new Volvo. Has anyone confronted Volvo with this type of problem or read anything where Volvo has admitted any electrical problems as such?? I am totally unimpressed with their service Dept. on Bird Road in Miami Florida. Any advice?








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    Lighting/electrical problems for sure! S60 2002

    posted by  someone claiming to be BC on  Wed Feb 4 08:40 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I'm having the same problem with my 02 S60 AWD, at 600 mile, the ECU failed, took 2 weeks to get a replacement unit (they did loan me a car for the duration), head light burn out very quickly (about 6 mo), turn out they install the bulb/assembly upside down and the bulb is touching the glare shield inside the housing, I replaced the bulb and mounted them properly and had no problem since. Having the same problem with only the top mount brake light working, the check stop light warning is on every time I use the brake, no regular brake lights, replace both bulbs, no luck, will be returning to dealer Friday for the recall and had them look at the brakes.

    Also in 2 years have 5 bended rims (17" wheel/tires), now using OZ wheels. Had been driving Volvo for about 10 years (had a 850T before), quality seems to get worst over time.

    Anyone else has the problem with the brake lights?

    BC








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      Lighting/electrical problems for sure! S60 2002

      posted by  JEL on  Tue Mar 2 17:31 CST 2004
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      I have a 2002 S60 AWD with the 17" Thor wheels. I have had two tire blow outs and 3 bent rims (all WITH OUT) coming into contact (hitting) anything.

      3 dealers have said my tires (Perelli's) are not strong enough for this wheel/tire combo and the weight of the car.

      I called Volvo and they said there have been no reports of problems and said it wasn't "normal" to go through 4 sets of new tires in 20,000 miles that perhaps this is just a case of "bad tires..."

      I have given up on calling Volvo, I can't get a smooth ride and have forked out a lot of cash on new tire sets.

      I am looking at Bridgestones now... Any advice?








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        Lighting/electrical problems for sure! S60 2002

        posted by  someone claiming to be Al on  Sun Mar 21 12:19 CST 2004 [RELATED]

        P6's are very sensitive to inflation. I'd suggest keeping them inflated to the upper limit recommended and check regularly - no, make that, obsessively.

        On the electrical probrlems. IMHO, Volvo OEM bulbs sucks. Change them to PIAA replacements. They are better focused, better color, longer life. Heck, change them to ANY other bulb, and you'll be happier.








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    Lighting/electrical problems for sure! S60 2002

    posted by  Larry P on  Sat Jan 31 11:37 CST 2004
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    In the last several years Volvo has taken at least three actions on headlight bulbs.

    1. They installed voltage dropping resistance in the wiring to increase the bulb life with just a small dimming affect. This was a "recall" type action.
    2. They made light bulbs a warranty item, so except for your lost time and mileage, you should not be paying for these problems on a new car. Are you?
    3. When they replace one lamp, they are supposed to replace its twin because they realized that they usually fail in pairs.







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