2009 Volvo C30 — Repair Solution

2.4L B5244S4 5cyl 20v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Multiple Electrical And Electronic System Failure · Electrical

Volvo C30 Multiple Electrical And Electronic System Failure Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volvo
Model: C30
Year: 2009
Engine: 2.4L B5244S4 5cyl 20v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 202,701
Area: Electrical
Category: Multiple Electrical And Electronic System Failure

Customer Complaint

Odd electrical issues.
- With 5 minutes of driving, ABS and brake warnings come on and many other electrical items shut down such as speedo and tacho, indicators working externally but not in cluster, radio controls drop out.

Problem Summary

We experienced the ABS light and cluster dropping out. The windscreen wipers also came on themselves and could not be shut off.

The ignition stayed on despite us taking the keys out of the car - we had to disconnect the battery to avoid it going flat.

Customer questioning was key - particularly the fact the car was purchased approx 6 months ago, and had sat for most of that period since purchase. There are a lot of glass sections on this car that had our spidey senses tingling for moisture intrusion while sitting.

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Quick Facts

CodeVOLC309460
Vehicle2009 Volvo C30
Engine2.4L B5244S4 5cyl 20v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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