Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Volvo V70

Table 1 shows ten common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (two problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Volvo V70

The Electrical System problem

While running slowly my Volvo 98 xc just slowed up and stopped. I was able to restart after about a half minute and 3 tries. When it did not start, there was no sound of "turnover" occurring. No damage happened, since I was driving slowly within a parking garage.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

: the contact stated while parked in the driveway for one day, smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the wiring harness caused the fire.   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Abs & trac off light are displayed randomly, obd scan says sensor failed, have installed two sets of sensors to no avail, it turns out encapsulated pc board cracks breaking solder connections. The 1996 850 had the same problem. Dt   Read details...


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