QuestionQUESTION: You told someone that 00/01 Volvos would turn them off to Volvos. Is it only those years?
What problems are common with 99 Volvos? We just bought a 1999 Volvo V70 XC AWD. The timing belt was changed at 96,000. Anything else major that we should be looking out for.
Finally, there is a clicking which I believe is coming from the front suspension. It comes and goes, but at times is almost a grinding it is so loud. It only happens when you turn the wheel, but also happens when in park. I can see the upper bushing "ticking" like a clock rather than rotating smoothly. Any suggestions as to what might be the issue. I don't believe the suspension has ever been changed.
Thanks,
Michael
ANSWER: Michael, I was refering mainly to S80's I believe. All new Volvo Models have their quirks and your is no exception. Be prepared for driveshaft noises and possibly an AWD unit in the future. Im not saying that yours will break but I have seen a few of those units go. Your noise may be the upper strut cushion. Common failure on these cars. Roger
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QUESTION: The ABS and the Traction control lights have been on. (which, incidentally, disables the cruise as long as they are on.) When we had the sensors checked they said an ABS sensor was out. Is this possibly related to the AWD unit you mentioned?
As for the struts, would you recommend changing the struts when taking care of the bushings? Would it be necessary to change the back struts as well? How involved would any or all of the above be? I have never done suspension work, but now is a good time to start.
Thanks for your advice,
Michael
AnswerMichael, most likely the ABS will be the ABS control unit. Common failure in these cars. Normall you just change the strut cushions unless you see the strut leaking. If you change the cushion and the noise is still there, then it will be something inside the strut. There are not bad to do but you need a good set of spring compressors to do the job. Air tools help as well. Roger
