2004 Volvo V70 — Repair Solution

2.5L B5254T2 5cyl 20v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol · Instruments · Electrical

Volvo V70 Instruments Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volvo
Model: V70
Year: 2004
Engine: 2.5L B5254T2 5cyl 20v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol
Area: Electrical
Category: Instruments

Customer Complaint

Fuel gauge not showing correct fuel level in tank.
Customer advised that when tank last filled, gauge only indicated just over half full.

Problem Summary

Noted gauge position, which did not correspond with actual fuel level in tank.
This system has a semi split saddle type fuel tank with two separate sender units.

Fault turned out to be a faulty LHS fuel sender unit.

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Quick Facts

CodeVOLV704430
Vehicle2004 Volvo V70
Engine2.5L B5254T2 5cyl 20v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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