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Have an 02 V70 XC with almost 88K miles that's a daily. If my memory serves me right abscate took a ride in it when we went to lunch last year during his business trip to the greater RTP area. If interested PM.
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Have you replaced the ignition key electrical portion ever?

This sounds to me like the the of random problem that this causes.

Neil.

abscate wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025, 03:21

The bonus out of this for me is that my new friend Jeff is a man of many talents including a Mig/Tig welder in his past.

A good friend to have and to hold indeed, for when you might need a good bead!

That ain’t no haiku.

Many thanks to everyone. It ended up being a faulty brake switch.

I installed a custom sunshade on my windshield. I had it handmade in Italy and shipped. Big duty paid on imported goods.

That's hilarious. It's gonna be the legendary slick top... round 2!

Ya know, that red S70 was also for sale in Long Island. Hmm....

I replaced the relay, and problem solved. Apparently part number 9442933 and 9442934 will both work. Just some reference for anyone looking here in the future. Thanks to jablackburn for the help. I love this site and I love my volvo! Thanks mate, im one of the "anyone",really appreciate!

Nice!

I can't help but notice the beautiful Ford Capri MK3 in the background of the first photo.

I posted battery replacement in the forum.
Very often you can reuse the alarm module.

S70 and 850 sedans are equally likely to failing wiring harness on the LHS where the wiring harness stretches from the inner fender to the trunk hinge. Based on your issues, I'd check the wiring harness for split or shorting wires in that area.

Neil.