Turn Signal problems of the 1998 Volvo V70

Eight problems related to turn signal have been reported for the 1998 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

Consumer stated while driving, the dashboard warning light illuminates stating that a headlight is out or a blinker has stopped working, consumer stated when he goes to change the bulb, he notices that the bulb is not burned out, by just moving the socket around the bulb lights, consumer stated the dealer has changed a front turn signal socket, and when the bulb was removed had burn markings, this has also happened with both headlights, turn signal lights and the license plate sockets.

2 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

Consumer stated while driving, the dashboard warning light illuminates stating that a headlight is out or a blinker has stopped working, consumer stated when he goes to change the bulb, he notices that the bulb is not burned out, by just moving the socket around the bulb lights, consumer stated the dealer has changed a front turn signal socket, and when the bulb was removed had burn markings, this has also happened with both headlights, turn signal lights and the license plate sockets.

3 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

While driving with headlights on. Then, activated turn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, and let consumer know to change the light bulbs. Also, battery will die without a reason for it.

4 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 10/13/1999

Front turn signal lights stop flashing while rear turn lights continue to work. Removed both front bulbs, filaments ok, appears failue due to arcing of contact materials different from those of bulb leads. Cleaned contacts and installed new bulbs, now work fine. Did not discuss with dealer but understand problem is common. Could lead to accidents since turn indicators are a safety item.

5 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 05/20/1998

Left turn indicator began flashing quickly, indicating a possible bulb failure. After removing the bulb, found severe black charring surrounding the contact area. After cleaning, the bulb stopped flashing.

6 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1998

Pe00031, while driving headlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash.

7 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1997

The turn signal socket appears to have corroded contact terminals.

8 Turn Signal problem

Turn signal bulbs failed. Yh.




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