# \#s80 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s80/1271.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Volvo S80 Key fob only works on third click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-key-fob-only-works-on-third-click/189684)
**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-key-fob-only-works-on-third-click/189684 "2023-03-21T13:45:31Z")
I’ve recently got an issue with my key fob. I’ve got a Volvo S80 and my key fob all of the sudden stopped working on the first click. I need to press every button exactly 3 times before anything happens, always 3 times. … --- ## [2009 Volvo S80 doesn’t recognize the door is shut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s80-doesn-t-recognize-the-door-is-shut/171787)
**Author:** [@d5rile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d5rile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s80-doesn-t-recognize-the-door-is-shut/171787 "2020-11-03T14:24:18Z")
why doesn’t my 2009 volvo s80 not recognize when my drivers’ door is shut --- ## [Volvo Blower Fan Runs when car is shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-blower-fan-runs-when-car-is-shut-off/50797)
**Author:** [@SuzanneGH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneGH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-blower-fan-runs-when-car-is-shut-off/50797 "2020-08-18T12:28:51Z")
The last 2 days about an hour after I arrive home from a 40 min back road commute, I've noticed that the blower on my 2000 Volvo S80(heater/AC) fan is running. When I put the key in and move it to the first position and… --- ## [2000 Volvo s80 Not Locking/Unlocking with Key Blade in door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-not-locking-unlocking-with-key-blade-in-door/133515)
**Author:** [@Bgt86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bgt86)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-not-locking-unlocking-with-key-blade-in-door/133515 "2019-12-14T15:20:21Z")
\_emphasized text\_Hi, I am currently unable to lock or unlock my car when I try turning the key blade in the door. It doesn’t want to lock or unlock! In addition, the dome light, sunroof, and master key button (on driver… --- ## [2000 Volvo S80 - worth the repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-worth-the-repairs/138528)
**Author:** [@J.M.Boyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.M.Boyd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s80-worth-the-repairs/138528 "2019-12-14T04:27:50Z")
Is it worth it to bring my S80 up to top performance with 104,000 miles? Great body, but oil/power steering fluid leaks and check engine light is on again with throttle control issue. --- ## [2010 Volvo S80 leaky windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-leaky-windshield/128917)
**Author:** [@Adam23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-leaky-windshield/128917 "2018-11-16T15:35:30Z")
Wind Shield is leaking at the top on the passenger side during rain storms. Any way to fix it without removing the windshield? --- ## [Wet floor on passenger side - front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-floor-on-passenger-side-front/83028)
**Author:** [@Cede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cede)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-floor-on-passenger-side-front/83028 "2017-05-07T21:00:25Z")
For the past week the front passenger side floor of my 2000 Volvo S80 has been wet. Sometimes its sopping and other times it's just damp. I assume the water is coming from inside the car as the mat has a heavy rubber b… --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89649)
**Author:** [@rlp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlp)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89649 "2015-04-16T16:28:44Z")
my 2007 3.2 s80, 75 K miles, will not respond to accelerator for the first 1-2 miles after a cold start, then runs fine, no check engine light has shown. Per shop recommendation switched to 92 octane x3tanks, then replac… --- ## [Aftermaeket backup mirror for 2011 Volvo S 80 without volvo navagation or Volvo mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermaeket-backup-mirror-for-2011-volvo-s-80-without-volvo-navagation-or-volvo-mirror/84548)
**Author:** [@Qspock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Qspock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2014, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermaeket-backup-mirror-for-2011-volvo-s-80-without-volvo-navagation-or-volvo-mirror/84548 "2014-04-10T05:14:42Z")
I am looking for the best quality aftermarket backup camera, cable and display for my 2011 S 80 Volvo. It has neither Volvo navigation package nor Volvo mirror. My Volvo dealer will install any compatible system. Please… --- ## [2002 Volvo S80 needs Control Arm Bushings, 2 front tires and Struts - Is this car worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s80-needs-control-arm-bushings-2-front-tires-and-struts-is-this-car-worth-fixing/84221)
**Author:** [@ShariS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShariS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s80-needs-control-arm-bushings-2-front-tires-and-struts-is-this-car-worth-fixing/84221 "2014-03-18T01:46:17Z")
I recently bought a used car. Just found out this car also needs control arm bushings, 2 front tires and struts. I have the struts purchased, just need someone to put them in. I am considering moving, so I was thinking a… --- ## [Should I repair the engine of my 2001 Volvo S80 engine, or junk the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-the-engine-of-my-2001-volvo-s80-engine-or-junk-the-car/83644)
**Author:** [@donna1068](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donna1068)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-the-engine-of-my-2001-volvo-s80-engine-or-junk-the-car/83644 "2014-02-11T05:03:28Z")
First, let me say that I know nothing about cars, and I am an idiot for not checking my oil between oil changes. That being said, I will attempt to tell you what I know about my car. I have two mechanics telling me dif… --- ## [2003 Volvo S80 - should I do the work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-s80-should-i-do-the-work/83045)
**Author:** [@momushka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momushka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-s80-should-i-do-the-work/83045 "2014-01-09T21:36:47Z")
Vehicle needs a power steering reservoir, an alternator and a cable for the hood release. Estimate is $1650, however thought I had received an estimate two months ago closer to the $1,000 - $1200 range. Car is dead in … --- ## [Front Suspension Knocking/Bottoming Out -- Long term fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-knocking-bottoming-out-long-term-fix/73825)
**Author:** [@tonytnnt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonytnnt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-knocking-bottoming-out-long-term-fix/73825 "2012-07-30T21:51:56Z")
I have a 2005 Volvo S80 that has a suspension problem. I've had this into the shop 5 or 6 times now (3 different shops, including the dealer) but it keeps coming back. The symptom is a knocking sound coming from the fron… --- ## [Volvo S80, '04 Moisture in Xenon Headlamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-04-moisture-in-xenon-headlamps/71500)
**Author:** [@s80leo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s80leo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-04-moisture-in-xenon-headlamps/71500 "2012-03-19T07:30:30Z")
Not quite enough for goldfish....... a Google results in hundred's with the same problem but no ace solution other than Volvo should do something. Any thoughts, suggestions are most welcomed --- ## [Volvo S80 High Beams Inop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-high-beams-inop/71501)
**Author:** [@s80leo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s80leo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-high-beams-inop/71501 "2012-03-19T01:27:20Z")
Yesterday, the high beam lever worked fine, today, it won't stay in the detent. The light selector switch is at the 12 o'clock position. My mechanic talked to Volvo who said this was a most common issue, I somehow did a … --- ## [Stuck in Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-reverse/70786)
**Author:** [@Greenapple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greenapple)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-reverse/70786 "2012-02-10T08:58:27Z")
My 2001 S80 Volvo (91,000 miles) has a problem--when I put it in reverse, apply the gas, the car will not move. Sometimes if I shift back to park and then back to reverse, the car moves, but with a clunking sound and it… --- ## [Volvo S80 stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-stuck-in-park/65690)
**Author:** [@dgrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgrant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-stuck-in-park/65690 "2011-06-26T03:07:30Z")
I suspect it might be the solenoid, which is what another Volvo of mine suffered from-- but I don't want to have to get the car towed. Is there a way to bypass the solenoid to get the car to shift so I can drive it to th… --- ## [Another "what should I buy" question:)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-what-should-i-buy-question/64270)
**Author:** [@carbass123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carbass123)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-what-should-i-buy-question/64270 "2011-05-03T17:49:32Z")
I had 2001 Volvo S80 until a year ago that I loved, but alas things were starting to go wrong, it was cosmetically getting a little long-in-the-tooth, and the zinger was the transmission went, which would have cost in th… --- ## [Volvo S80 died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-died/62178)
**Author:** [@rbinphoenix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbinphoenix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-died/62178 "2011-03-04T06:32:15Z")
I have a 2001 Volvo S80 with about 200,000 miles and it died on me while driving. The battery is about 6 months old. The shop I took it to said the timing chain sliped and might have caused damage to the piston and hea… --- ## [Blown speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-speakers/61134)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Fitzgerald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evan_Fitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-speakers/61134 "2011-02-17T15:52:09Z")
Hi, I recently took a 2 hour trip in my Volvo and the whole time I played music pretty much as loud as I could. My friend told me that one of the speakers was "gone" when we arrived. I faded and balanced the audio and … --- ## [Volvo S80 Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-timing-belt/61416)
**Author:** [@Teufelhunden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teufelhunden)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-timing-belt/61416 "2011-02-16T19:22:08Z")
My Volvo dealer recommends I replace the timing belt for something like $800 as I recall. Mileage is now 115,000. I am short on money so I need to know how critical this is. I can't afford a new car or new engine so I … --- ## [Mysterious shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-shaking/60882)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Fitzgerald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evan_Fitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-shaking/60882 "2011-02-06T18:20:20Z")
Hello, I have a 2000 Volvo S80 T6. I have been putting in premium gasoline ever since I got it about 5 months ago. The previous owner did the same. I called my mechanic and asked about regular gas vs premium gas. He said… --- ## [Transmission slips when shifting out of first gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slips-when-shifting-out-of-first-gear/59607)
**Author:** [@sirbalto12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sirbalto12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slips-when-shifting-out-of-first-gear/59607 "2011-01-06T14:20:02Z")
Is it possible to correct this problem without rebuilding the transmission? I had the transmission rebuilt a year ago and that's when it started slipping. The transmission is a General Motors transmission --- ## [Volvo s80 2004 scraping noise left front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-2004-scraping-noise-left-front-wheel/58898)
**Author:** [@martlark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martlark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-2004-scraping-noise-left-front-wheel/58898 "2010-12-24T03:55:35Z")
My volvo s80 fwd 2004 has an occasional scraping noise coming from the left front wheel area when I make slow tight right hand turns. The mechanic can't find anything wrong with the brakes. You can actually feel the whee… --- ## [Electrical ghost in the Volvo Machine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-ghost-in-the-volvo-machine/58467)
**Author:** [@jackabels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackabels)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-ghost-in-the-volvo-machine/58467 "2010-12-09T16:55:15Z")
My wife will go out to start her 2004 Volvo. The engine cranks but there is no fire. Lights work, battery fine, starter turning, but no fire in the engine. The Volvo dealer has tried twice to fix it. They believe that, f… --- ## [Warning light on instrument panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-light-on-instrument-panel/57864)
**Author:** [@drjack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drjack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-light-on-instrument-panel/57864 "2010-11-22T18:00:52Z")
After starting my 1999 Volvo S80, the triangular warning light on the instrument panel turns orange (indicating Warning!--not red, which would indicate Danger;stop immediately!). The owner's manual states that when the o… --- ## [Horn Problem with Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-problem-with-volvo/56677)
**Author:** [@kingofdequeen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingofdequeen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-problem-with-volvo/56677 "2010-10-21T18:22:05Z")
Horn shorted out...kept blowing until the fuse failed. replaced fuse. activated horn, which gave a really low muffled/weak sound until the fuse failed again. any clue? do i need to replace the horn assembly? it … --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/54581)
**Author:** [@frenchie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frenchie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/54581 "2010-09-05T01:52:06Z")
volvo drive normal in the beginning and when need to stop at traffic lights then transmission does not shift rpm going up and up ,need to ease up on the gas but to no avail then need to stop, shut down the engine and the… --- ## [Volvo Betrayal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-betrayal/54416)
**Author:** [@2010nam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2010nam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-betrayal/54416 "2010-08-30T23:54:40Z")
I have a 1999 Volvo S80 with 150,000 miles. Last week the transmission warning came on and I took it to a local Transmission shop. They told me the 4th gear was out and it would cost $4500 for a new transmission and $280… --- ## [Accommodating a short driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accommodating-a-short-driver/51940)
**Author:** [@BethTex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BethTex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accommodating-a-short-driver/51940 "2010-07-17T03:02:05Z")
My daughter is only 5 ft tall and has very short legs and small feet. But she is 16 and has her learners permit and will be getting her license soon. My husband is going to get a new car (probably his long-time dream … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s80/1271.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=s80)