The 3.2 in all Volvos is the same engine. There was a running change in late production 2010 that updated one of the bearings in the READ. There are loads of these with 125K plus and no issues. If its sludgy inside oil filler cap stay away.

No message in cluster about immobilizer or "start prevented"?
The runs a few beats and then dies is hat happens when the antenna ring doesn't rcognize key or the key is not programmed

Close the hood latch on driver's side and lock the doors. Listen again after 4 minutes and see if the noise is gone. Until the network shuts off all modules you could have the TCM pulsing the STH solenoid. You really need to measure the current draw with an ammeter. You will have to fashion a way to...

I think we should create a unique gesture. I don't think any other car brand is using or has used sticking one's tongue out when meeting someone in the same make of car. I will start sticking my tongue out when meeting other Volvos. If someone driving a Volvo V70R, XC60, new XC90, or an S90 meets yo...

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Just a note: The key has to be in fully unfolded position in order for the engine to start and run. If your key has the failure where key blade doesn't snap out and lock this can lead to you turning the key on and cranking it over with the key folded to some degree and the chip can't be read by the ...

main fuses in the box by strut top in engine bay on driver's side has #2 and #7 which also have power feed into circuits.

Fuses in the box just in front of driver in cowl has numbers 15, 35, 37, and 38 to check.

The starter is beefed up and so is flywheel. Volvo has had this on some 5 cylinders in EU for several years. All of the new 4 cylinders have it. I have been repairing cars for 40 + years and cars that die when you stop have been a big part of repairs. I took time getting used to it. Volvo's start-st...

No, not the gear selector solenoid, the solenoid on valve body, under the black cover on forward facing side of transmission, that controls second gear.
A good write up showing it: viewtopic.php?t=47779

To see which modules have codes you hold the READ button on end of turn sig lever and then depress rear fog light button on light switch (rh buttton) twice and then release READ button while key is on, engine on or off, but vehicle has to be sitting, not moving. The left message display panel will i...