# \#v70 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/v70/771.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Volvo V70 Turbo-wistle-Turbo sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-turbo-wistle-turbo-sound/184813)
**Author:** [@crazyfrogg01\_181249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazyfrogg01_181249)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-turbo-wistle-turbo-sound/184813 "2022-06-23T01:58:27Z")
Hey, i haw a Volvo V70 2.4D and i Wonder if its possible to make the Turbo sound any louder? i haw looket at youtube and haw found no help in that.\* if its possible to make it loud whitout modifying the whole engine bay … --- ## [Car will not start after changing fuel filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-after-changing-fuel-filter/181224)
**Author:** [@carmenruiz231\_178558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmenruiz231_178558)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-after-changing-fuel-filter/181224 "2021-12-12T06:59:58Z")
my car was dying often and it was not a battery or alternator issue. after some research I thought it could be the fuel filter. I changed the fuel filter and the car started with out a jump. and drove fine for a bit. I t… --- ## [Loud Engine Rattle all of a Sudden](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-rattle-all-of-a-sudden/83038)
**Author:** [@btb001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btb001)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-rattle-all-of-a-sudden/83038 "2020-08-02T16:46:35Z")
I have a loud engine rattle like there's a golf ball bouncing around in the engine. So far the mechanics have no idea where the knocking is coming from. Here's a video of the sound at idle. If you attempt to drive (or re… --- ## [Excessive blue smoke coming out of Volvo V 70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-blue-smoke-coming-out-of-volvo-v-70/39966)
**Author:** [@vexingvolvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vexingvolvo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-blue-smoke-coming-out-of-volvo-v-70/39966 "2019-08-23T13:22:57Z")
We own a 1998 Volvo V70 (AWD) with 145,000 miles. The breather box was recently replaced (because the mechanic suggested this should be done). I should mention that before this work was done, the car ran fine. Absolutely… --- ## [Heating and air conditioning not starting after key left in ignitionVolvo V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-and-air-conditioning-not-starting-after-key-left-in-ignitionvolvo-v70/135085)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-and-air-conditioning-not-starting-after-key-left-in-ignitionvolvo-v70/135085 "2019-02-21T13:53:33Z")
I left my keys in the ignition switch in the on position (forward) and ran to catch a train. When I came back the battery was 95% dead, the inside of the car was clicking furiously, and there was 6 inches of snow on th… --- ## [Stalling Volvo V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo-v70/134920)
**Author:** [@SubhashNarang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SubhashNarang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo-v70/134920 "2019-02-20T04:12:45Z")
I have a 1998 Volvo V70 station wagon with 108,000 miles. Since October,2018 the vehicle has started stalling 1-3 times a day. The car starts fine from the home and stalls at any intersection around 1-2 miles later when … --- ## [2008 Volvo V70 "generator doesn't charge battery" message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-v70-generator-doesnt-charge-battery-message/134670)
**Author:** [@UweFritsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UweFritsch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-v70-generator-doesnt-charge-battery-message/134670 "2019-02-15T14:00:45Z")
I get the message “generator does not charge battery” intermittently. Several dealers looked at this problem and did not find anything. After the car is parked for at least 2 hours, the message goes away and the car runs… --- ## [Volvo V70 clutch pedal position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-clutch-pedal-position-sensor/81356)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-clutch-pedal-position-sensor/81356 "2018-11-13T16:11:19Z")
My 2002 V70 had a failed clutch pedal sensor a while back, leaving me stranded at a remote location. The gearshift was in neutral and the clutch was all the way to the floor, but the central computer didn't believe it, a… --- ## [Brake hydraulics vs. pads and shoes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-hydraulics-vs-pads-and-shoes/115676)
**Author:** [@BenSTokes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenSTokes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-hydraulics-vs-pads-and-shoes/115676 "2018-04-16T00:27:14Z")
I have a Volvo V70, 2007. I took it in for routine replacement of front brakes (shoes and pads). Aside from the grinding sounds, brakes were functioning normally. When I got it back, I observed that the pedal was goin… --- ## [Internal combustion leak/bad raditor leakage too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-combustion-leak-bad-raditor-leakage-too/95674)
**Author:** [@Mtflfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mtflfish)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-combustion-leak-bad-raditor-leakage-too/95674 "2018-01-06T14:32:50Z")
Car is leaking a lot of antifreeze and oil was spooed over the left hand side of the engine. The car runs fine until it gets hot. Mechanic said that I have an internal combustion leak. The car has been in the family fore… --- ## [Rough at idle and uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-at-idle-and-uphill/103391)
**Author:** [@uplift58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uplift58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-at-idle-and-uphill/103391 "2017-05-13T12:54:55Z")
My 99 v70 non turbo has run perfectly since I bought it 6 years ago. Today driving home from the store while stopped at a red light it started to idle rough and I was worried it might die. On taking off it was rough like… --- ## [2001 Volvo V70 vibrates only when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-v70-vibrates-only-when-accelerating/58041)
**Author:** [@mgccrx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgccrx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-v70-vibrates-only-when-accelerating/58041 "2017-05-07T18:57:27Z")
I just purchased a 2001 Volvo V70 wagon, front wheel drive, for my wife. The car seems to be in perfect shape, except for a vibration problem. Whenever I am driving over 25 mph there is a vibration whenever you are press… --- ## [Multiple Electrical Failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-electrical-failures/103177)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-electrical-failures/103177 "2017-04-24T03:38:32Z")
Hello Car Talk Community! I am posting from Norway where Volvos cost twice what they do in the states but are only 1/16 of the distance! Go figure. Anyhow, I got a 2002 Volvo V70 and recently we had multiple failures w… --- ## [Wagon East! California to Montana](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wagon-east-california-to-montana/89995)
**Author:** [@chrisvolvos80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisvolvos80)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wagon-east-california-to-montana/89995 "2017-04-19T14:36:51Z")
Hello All. So I'm moving from Southern California to Western Montana and will be taking my 2005 Volvo V70 wagon as my primary vehicle. What brings me to the state is actually working for the State of Montana after nearl… --- ## [No gauges working on the dashboard console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gauges-working-on-the-dashboard-console/94307)
**Author:** [@Bahstool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bahstool)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gauges-working-on-the-dashboard-console/94307 "2016-08-08T23:13:03Z")
All of the gauges - - temp, speedometer, tach, gas gauge - - as well as the dome lights and sun roof opener, faded out on my 2003 Volvo V70. I replaced all the fuses and the dome light and sunroof now work. But none of t… --- ## [Double chirp on acceration from 0-25 while entering a turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-chirp-on-acceration-from-0-25-while-entering-a-turn/93937)
**Author:** [@codytheflash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codytheflash)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-chirp-on-acceration-from-0-25-while-entering-a-turn/93937 "2016-07-24T03:40:28Z")
Hi, I have '99 volvo v70 xc (low output turbo) with 130,000 miles on it. Whenever i go into a turn below 25 or so mph i hear a "chirp chirp" only twice and only with the windows rolled down. the chirps occur quickly. I a… --- ## [2000 Accord or 1999 V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-accord-or-1999-v70/93147)
**Author:** [@bex12345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bex12345)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-accord-or-1999-v70/93147 "2016-04-28T16:02:58Z")
Howdy! After a few years of city living, I now have a 25-mile commute from the woods of southern Maine into Portland (a pretty fair city in its own right, for what its worth). Time to be a car owner again! I could really… --- ## [New Timing belt needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-needed/89622)
**Author:** [@thd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thd)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-timing-belt-needed/89622 "2015-04-16T20:15:36Z")
I have a Volvo V70 (non turbo) that is over 9 years old with 55,000 miles. It has been driven very conservatively, with the RPMs rarely over 2500, and only in emergencies over 3000. The dealer says the belt should be cha… --- ## [Volvo junk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-junk/89459)
**Author:** [@itbroke79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itbroke79)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-junk/89459 "2015-03-29T02:38:39Z")
battery will drain in 2/3 days when car not in use. where do u start looking --- ## [Decrease turning radius on Volvo v70 for 17 inch tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decrease-turning-radius-on-volvo-v70-for-17-inch-tires/84838)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decrease-turning-radius-on-volvo-v70-for-17-inch-tires/84838 "2014-04-30T23:31:12Z")
Hi, I have 17" tires on my 2001 volvo v70 and they rub when they turn. I was told that we needed to get spacers or stoppers to keep the wheel from rubbing. Does anyone know what these are named and where to get them or d… --- ## [2000 Volvo V-70 Starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v-70-starting-issue/84335)
**Author:** [@Walt\_64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walt_64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2014, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v-70-starting-issue/84335 "2014-03-30T22:42:23Z")
Please help. There is a question still on file from Nov. of 2009 titled " 2000 Volvo V-70 intermittent start problems" authored by a Tee Thomas. The question could have been written by me. Same car, year and model and e… --- ## [V70 Volvo Suddenly Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v70-volvo-suddenly-stalls/84132)
**Author:** [@ed5080](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed5080)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v70-volvo-suddenly-stalls/84132 "2014-03-11T02:31:31Z")
10 yr old V70 with 100K miles. Generally running well and fully serviced. Suddenly stalls, generally at low speed, without warning. No codes in system and mechanics could not replicate problem. After stop, starts up agai… --- ## [Did we win the battle, but lose the war?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-we-win-the-battle-but-lose-the-war/83570)
**Author:** [@MichaelMackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelMackey)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-we-win-the-battle-but-lose-the-war/83570 "2014-02-09T23:35:51Z")
About three weeks ago, the timing belt snapped on my 1998 Volvo V70 as the the key was turned to shut off the engine. The car has 135,000 miles on the odometer. My Father-in-Law and I changed the timing belt and water pu… --- ## [Volvo dies on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-dies-on-startup/83478)
**Author:** [@wdn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-dies-on-startup/83478 "2014-02-01T22:23:33Z")
The car is a 2000 Volvo V70. About half the time when starting the car it turns over but immediately dies. If I hold the key fob next to the steering column and lock and unlock the car then the car usually starts the nex… --- ## [1998 Volvo V70 wagon - "shift lock" engagement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-v70-wagon-shift-lock-engagement/80700)
**Author:** [@3canines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3canines)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-v70-wagon-shift-lock-engagement/80700 "2014-01-03T06:51:13Z")
About 25% of the time, when I start the car, to get it in gear, I have to use the "shift lock override" button. If I drive after doing this, my turn signals and lights do not work. So, I shut it off, and restart and at… --- ## [2001 Volvo V70 Air Conditioner Clutch Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-v70-air-conditioner-clutch-replacement/82879)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-v70-air-conditioner-clutch-replacement/82879 "2013-12-30T03:46:54Z")
Doe anyone know if it is possible to just change the Air Conditioner Clutch on the Air compressor for the volvo V70? it is rattling and all I can find online are new compressors. --- ## [Can this be true? Say it 'ain't so!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-be-true-say-it-aint-so/82618)
**Author:** [@3canines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3canines)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-be-true-say-it-aint-so/82618 "2013-12-13T20:10:30Z")
Our repair show tells me that there is no engine block heater for a 1998 V70 wagon. How can this be? I NEED one! It was only 28 below last week and the darn thing wouldn't start. Had this problem last winter, and put… --- ## [Massachusetts Lemon Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massachusetts-lemon-law/82414)
**Author:** [@majikbeans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majikbeans)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massachusetts-lemon-law/82414 "2013-11-28T10:38:51Z")
I bought a 2005 Volvo V70 with 75,500 miles on Nov. 13. On Nov. 15, the check engine light went on, and I returned to the dealership for a solenoid replacement. The check engine light went on again on Nov. 17, oil pan … --- ## [Replacing a seatbelt in 2002 Volvo V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-seatbelt-in-2002-volvo-v70/81904)
**Author:** [@elwood\_crayfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elwood_crayfish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-seatbelt-in-2002-volvo-v70/81904 "2013-10-26T08:35:27Z")
The driver's seatbelt no longer retracts. I took it to my dealer and they want $585 to replace it. I can pick up a used one for $65. If I can figure out how to get the door pillar trim off can I replace this seatbelt or … --- ## [Volvo v70 jerks when slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-jerks-when-slowing-down/72024)
**Author:** [@Rapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rapp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-jerks-when-slowing-down/72024 "2013-08-23T09:36:48Z")
I have a 2004 Volvo v70 (not turbo) with 150,000 miles. After driving the car 5-10 miles, when I slow down to about 10 mph, the car jerks. Acceleration is fine with no apparent transmission slippage. I avoid the jerking … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/v70/771.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=v70)