2003 Volvo XC70

44 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB List for the 2003 Volvo XC70

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 XC70 are official communications between Volvo & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

    • TSB #RTJ-18513

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026550

      VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • TSB #RTJ-18513

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026550

      VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #6417

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022614

      POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT RESERVOIR. *KB Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #TJ-16840

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043584

      SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (BCM) TO MAKE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) OF 0076 OR ON THE XC90 DTC 0117 WHICH ALSO MAY ACCOMPANY BCM DTC 0076. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SMB22-206

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110147

      All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #28-200

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026143

      VOLVO: EXTEND WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P45 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE REF: 10026144 (P-46), 10026145 (P-54), 10026146 (P-55), 10026147 (P-76). Read More »

    • TSB #46-13

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024466

      5 CYLINDER ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. ON ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #RTJ-16629

      Date Announced:
      MAY 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030359

      VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »

    • TSB #28-74

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022612

      LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

    • TSB #28-74

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022612

      LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #23-31

      Date Announced:
      APR 16, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023657

      NEW FUEL PUMP FOR STARTING PROBLEMS WHEN PARKED DOWNHILL. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #4342

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010468

      TCM SW UPGRADE, 2-3 UPSHIFT FLARE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4606

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003291

      SQUEAKING NOISE FROM AWD UNIT CAUSED BY PROPSHAFT FLANGE PINS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #RTJ-21324

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032425

      VOLVO: THE 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AW55-50/51, HAS A BOLT ON TOP THAT ANCHORS THE B4 BAND, WHICH APPLIES 3RD GEAR. IF THAT BOLT IS REMOVED, THE BAND WILL BE DISENGAGED AND 3RD GEAR WILL BE INOPERATIVE. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #TJ-US16761

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037893

      VOLVO: THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM UPDATED 4/11/2012. *KB UPDATED 4/13/12. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE UPDATED 6/4/12. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #4002

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016434

      TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #43006

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000922

      SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A 002F CODE OR HAVE A SLIPPING / SHUDDERING (IN 4TH AND/OR 5TH GEAR) TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #US20756

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037896

      VOLVO: ABS LIGHT ON, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #RTJ-22103

      Date Announced:
      DEC 23, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033045

      VOLVO: REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING, LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. OIL LEAKAGE/MOISTURE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TJ26753

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088647

      THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: IT HAS BEEN NOTICED ON REQUESTED MATERIALS THAT PAS SENSORS ARE ANALYZED WITHOUT FINDING ANY FAULT ON THE PARTS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #SPJ3070120160419

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087107

      THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SPJ31352.1.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110166

      Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TJ31543

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088666

      THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: THIS JOURNAL IS A GUIDE FOR PERFORMING SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS. SERVICE: *SEE GUIDE UPDATED OCT. 12, 2016 FOR RELEVANT P5/SPA SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: P5_SPA_SW_GUIDE. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31628.7.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110167

      VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator" Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31721.1.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110168

      Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered" Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31722.1.1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110169

      A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. Read More »

    • TSB #SPJ31352.1.0

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110166

      Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL. Read More »

    • TSB #TJ27536

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110151

      Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service Read More »

    • TSB #RTJ-20756

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #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 Read More »

    • TSB #RTJ-16629

      Date Announced:
      MAY 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030359

      VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TJ-11297-4

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037818

      VOLVO: WITH VEHCILES THAT HAVE HIGH MILES THERE MAY BE AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #SMB-88-001A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041668

      VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    SEATS

    • TSB #850036

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011529

      FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SMB17-2017A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088566

      VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-325

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110161

      *No Description Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #SPJ31593

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110212

      There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message ... Read More »

    • TSB #3638

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016112

      RAIN SENSOR FUNCTION. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SMB17-2017A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088566

      VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-354

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088374

      WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. Read More »

    • TSB #SMB-00-353

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110159

      The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #SPJ31593

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10110212

      There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message ... Read More »

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