Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 128000 | ||
| The driver information module (dim) on my 2003 volvo xc70 began intermittently going out. during this time, i took the vehicle to a volvo dealer for diagnostics. the dealer informed me that the dim was bad and would need to be re-manufactured as it is a car specific part. the cost of the job was going to be around $1,400.00. i could not afford the repair. awhile later, the dim went completely out leaving without the ability to see how fast i'm driving, how much gas i have, warning lights, etc. when the dim went completely out, i began doing a great deal of research ob this problem to see if i could have the dim repaired/replaced cheaper than i was quoted by the dealer. upon research, i found that a great number of 2003 volvo xc70 owners were experiencing the same problem. many volvo mechanics and owners, refer to this problem as not being unusual. in addition, not having a dim poses many, obvious safety hazards, such as speeding, car breaking down on the road, etc. also, i was told by the volvo mechanic that driving the vehicle without a functioning dim could prevent my airbags from deploying. finally, i noticed that many owners were replacing the dim's which is leading to a number of cars that do not show correct mileage for the vehicle. apparently, one can replace the dim with a used dim, much cheaper, but because the dim is a car specific part, once the dim is replaced the dim will note the mileage of the vehicle that the dim came out of. in my non-expert, humble opinion, if this problem has become normal, the problem should be covered by volvo; it seems that the production was faulty. in addition, volvo should be responsible considering the faulty dim is a safety hazard. | |||