2005 Volvo V50
76 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2005 Volvo V50
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 V50 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
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TSB #3733
ADAPTIVE STEERING COLUMN IGNITER CONNECTOR UNLOCK INSTRUCTION. *JB Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #6422
POWER STEERING PUMP AND HARNESS REPLACEMENT. Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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TSB #TJ-18381-7
VOLVO: WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR ON AN UNEVEN ROAD THERE MAY BE A KNOCKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUTS. THERE MAY BE A DEFECTIVE TOP BEARING OR A COIL SPRING IN CONFLICT WITH THE BODY STRUT TOWER. Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
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TSB #TL-20109
VOLVO: KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT CONTROL ARM, REAR BUSHING. A KNOCKING OR RATTLING METALLIC NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AT START AND STOP, AND IN COME CASES PULLING OR A MISALIGNED STEERING WHEEL. Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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TSB #RTJ-14669
VOLVO: FRONT WHEEL HUB AND DRIVER SHAFT, BEARING NOISE. AT TIMES A BEARING (BUZZING) NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THE NOISE WILL GET HIGHER IN PITCH AS VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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TSB #5108
16 INCH FRONT BRAKES, SQUEALING NOISE. NEW FRONT BRAKE PAD AND A LARGER BRAKE CALIPER RETAINER HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED IN PRODUCTION FOR VEHICLES WITH 16 INCH BRAKES. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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TSB #RTJ-20293
A SERVICE KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THROUGH THE VACUUM SWITCH FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP. *PE UPDATED 12/30/09. *PE Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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TSB #RTJ-17583
VOLVO: BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (BCM), NOT IN PROG MODE AFTER REPLACEMENT OF BCM. VIDA MAY GIVE THE ERROR BCM NOT IN PROG MODE WHEN TRYING TO PERFORM A BCM RELOAD. WORK IS ONGOING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE ISSUE IS NOT VEHICLE RELATED. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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TSB #TJ-10438-8
VOLVO: THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH FOUR POSSIBLE TORUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »
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TSB #RTJ-10438
VOLVO: COMPLAINTS REGARDING AN ILLUMINATED ABS WARNING LAMP IN THE DIM (DRIVER INFORMATION MODULE). *PE UPDATED 8/27/10. *PE Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
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TSB #TJ-5931
VOLVO: UNNECESSARY BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACEMENTS. WHEN DIAGNOSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) FOR BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM, TECHNICIAN MUST ALWAYS FOLLOW COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC FAULT TRACING PATH IN VIDA. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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TSB #TJ-10438-8
VOLVO: THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH FOUR POSSIBLE TORUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »
PARKING BRAKE
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TSB #TJ-3871
VOLVO: PARK ASSIST DOES NOT WORK; NOT POSSIBLE TO READ DTC FROM PAM VIA VIDA. A NEW PAM (PARKING ASSISTANCE MODULE) WAS INTRODUCED 2009W23, BUT DUE TO PAM WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS OR ACCESSORY INSTALLATIONS, IT CAN ALSO BE FITTED IN OLDER ... Read More »
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TSB #55159
PARKING BRAKE OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT/ADJUSTMENT. VOLVO. *KB Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #SMB-28-200
VOLVO: EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P-54 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »
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TSB #SMB 28-200
VOLVO: EXTEND WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P-55 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »
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TSB #SMB 28 200
VOLVO: PZEV (S40/V50) VEHICLES HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGE MENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. PZEV CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE Read More »
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TSB #19273
CLUNKING DURING SHIFTING AND VIBRATION THROUGH FLOOR. S40 AND V50 CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNKING NOISE DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN APPLYING AND RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE ON CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. Read More »
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TSB #2872
DTC ECM - 130A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, FAULTY SIGNAL, DTC ECM - 250A LONG TERM FUEL TRIM, LOWER LIMIT, IN LIMITED ADAPTATION AREAS. *KB Read More »
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TSB #2871
LONG CRANK OR STUMBLING IDLE WHEN MAKING A COLD START. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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TSB #2523
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF CRANKCASE BREATHER CHECK VALVE. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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TSB #RTJ-19745
VOLVO: ON THE PZEV (PARTIAL ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLE)CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE AND OIL TRAP REPLACEMENT. THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE MAY CRACK WHICH MAY LEAD TO NON COMPLIANCE WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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TSB #TJ-27818
VOLVO: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL FUEL TANK ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2005-2010 S40, V50. *PE Read More »
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TSB #RTJ-16629
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »
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TSB #28-74
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
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TSB #28-74
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
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TSB #SMB 23-037
PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULES (PEM) TO PRIOR APPROVAL. *KB Read More »
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TSB #RTJ-20658
VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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TSB #RTJ-20658
VOLVO: EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALTY WET CONDITIONS) IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. *PE Read More »
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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TSB #19273
CLUNKING DURING SHIFTING AND VIBRATION THROUGH FLOOR. S40 AND V50 CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNKING NOISE DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN APPLYING AND RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE ON CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. Read More »
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TSB #19271
VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) ONLY. A VIBRATION, ESPECIALLY WHILE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR, AT AN ENGINE SPEED BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #RTJ-21324
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 »
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TSB #19273
CLUNKING DURING SHIFTING AND VIBRATION THROUGH FLOOR. S40 AND V50 CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNKING NOISE DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN APPLYING AND RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE ON CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. Read More »
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TSB #4349
AW55 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 010A, 010B, 010C SHIFT SOLENOID S5 SIGNAL LOW, HIGH OR MISSING. *AK Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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TSB #TJ-US16761
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 »
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TSB #4002
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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TSB #19271
VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) ONLY. A VIBRATION, ESPECIALLY WHILE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR, AT AN ENGINE SPEED BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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TSB #US20756
VOLVO: ABS LIGHT ON, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »
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TSB #RTJ-22103
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
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TSB #3740
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL DOOR FUNCTIONS. *KB UPDATED ON 12/7/07. *NJ Read More »
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TSB #3729
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO DOOR FUNCTIONS MAY OCCUR DUE TO CORROSION IN THE A-PILLAR CONNECTOR (CONNECTION TO THE FRONT DOOR). *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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TSB #SPJ3070120160419
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:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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TSB #3203
ALTERNATOR; NOISY. TO INCLUDE VOLVO V50 2004 *SC Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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TSB #TJ31543
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 »
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TSB #RTJ-20756
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 »
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TSB #RTJ-16629
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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TSB #35-15
HEADLAMP CONDENSATION - SEAL TEST. *NJ UPDATED 07/11/2008. *PE Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #RTJ-19139
VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. Read More »
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TSB #88-48
PAD PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED LIGHT LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SOFWARE UPGRADE. *PE Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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TSB #RTJ-19139
VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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TSB #RTJ-19139
VOLVO VEHICLES: PAD LAMP, LOGIC CHANGED WITH SRS SW UPGRADE. THE PAD (PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED) LAMP ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED. Read More »
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TSB #8842
OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSOR (OWS) SPARE PART FOR DTC SRS-0015. *KB Read More »
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TSB #8845
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATION WITH BELTED ADULT PASSENGER. *KB Read More »
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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TSB #16094
NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT BELT-B PILLAR: THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HEARD IN THE B-PILLAR AREA. *PE Read More »
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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TSB #8838
OUTER REAR SEAT BELT, LOCKED RETRACTOR. TO INCLUDE 2004 V50. *SC Read More »
STRUCTURE
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TSB #RTJ-14545
VOLVO VEHICLES: WATER INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. MORE THAN ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE WATER INTRUSION. *PE Read More »
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TSB #8606
PROTECTIVE PLATE, SPARE MODIFICATION TO FIT OLDER CARS. *SC Read More »
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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TSB #RTJ-14545
VOLVO VEHICLES: WATER INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. MORE THAN ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE WATER INTRUSION. *PE Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #RTJ-14545
VOLVO VEHICLES: WATER INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. MORE THAN ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE WATER INTRUSION. *PE Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB #RTJ-14545
VOLVO VEHICLES: WATER INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. MORE THAN ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE WATER INTRUSION. *PE Read More »
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TSB #83-44
COLD WEATHER: DOOR HARD TO CLOSE - MAY BECOME FROZEN. *NJ Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #US15309.4.1
VOLVO: EXCESSIVELY NEGATIVE REAR CAMBER MAY CAUSE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ABNORMAL ROAD NOISE OR RIDE. REFER TO THE CAMBER ANGLE SPECIFICATION IN RTJ 19674. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS S40,C30, AND V50 MODEL YEAR 2012. Read More »
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TSB #013
VOLVO RECOMMENDED WINTER TIRES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #006
WINTER TIRE APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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TSB #00211
NEW TECHNICAL COURSES AVAILABLE. INTRODUCTION TO TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS - CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED TO FAMILIARIZE TECHNICIANS AND WORKSHOP FOREMEN WITH VOLVO'S TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS. Read More »
WHEELS:HUB
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TSB #TJ-7732
VOLVO: GRINDING BEARING NOISE FROM REAR HUB, AWD. MAY BE GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR HUB ON VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). SYMPTOM COULD BE CAUSED BY WORN OUT HUB BEARING DUE TO GEOMETRICAL CONFLICT WITH BRAKE DUST SHIELD. Read More »
SEATS
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TSB #8528
FRONT SEATS, PLAY IN LOWER PART OF BACKREST/ADJUST. *TT UPDATED ON 08-02-07. *KB Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #SMB17-2017A
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 »
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TSB #ST21520160422
THIS IS A SPECIAL TOOL : NEWSLETTER 69 Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #TJ-21297-2
VOLVO: WHEN A TRAILER IS ATTACHED THAT HAS LED LIGHTS THERE MAY BE A LIGHTING PROBLEM. *RM Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #SMB17-2017A
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 »
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TSB #SMB00-354
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 »
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TSB #36147
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 147-SOFTWARE UPGRADE-CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004.5 S40 AND 2005 S40 & V50 *SC Read More »
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TSB #37147A
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 147A INSPECTING AND GREASING A-PILLAR CABLE HARNESS CONNECTOR. VOLVO V50 2004 *SC Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #191
PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *NJ Read More »
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TSB #8844
OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSOR (OWS) INSTALLATION. *KB Read More »