A little problem with my, new to me, '05 XC70. I have the yellow triangle, exclamation point warning light on. But, the text message window is completely on the blink. Initially I get visual "static" displayed, it then settles to a bright green screen. No text. Any hints? After a minute or two oper...

Maybe to remove any lash or play in the cam system, a bit of slop here and there add up, its called ganging. Helps to put the correct tension on the timing belt too. It establishes an accurate end point for reference. I transferred the timing marks to the rear of the cam sprockets, make sure to pain...

You read the voltage at the battery?
should be 14+v , might want to try reading it at the alternator big cable output.
Access is very limited, might be easier from below with car on ramps .

don't forget the rubber cap with a bit of grease over the bleeder.

I would fix the parts car and move on from the XC, or learn to do body panel work.
Maybe both. !

I would suspect low fuel pressure after sitting overnite.
Try keying the ignition off/on a few times to prime the system before cranking the engine.

Its mostly the same problems repeating, with occasional oddball failure.
A few techs post here and software specialists to help keep us from the dealerships.

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Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:23 pm

Please tell me more about doing the following:
A dice unit is $100, connected a laptop with a download of VIDA is the most powerful solution

You can also buy VIDA on a USB drive, or preinstalled on a laptop.
Both require the DICE interface.

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2004 v70 doesn't have a rear hatch key lock, wish it did.

04 V70 . Engine started with a loud clunking noise, ran smooth but clunked again when I shut it off. I dismissed starter because it occurs on shutdown too, I did check to make sure its not loose. Maybe its the timing pulley coming loose again, pulled the wheel and looked, still good, i had painted r...