That was it guys. Instead of the regular 1156 backup bulb, there was a strong little beeper and a tiny lamp cleverly designed to fit the same space. Thanks so much!

I'm as safety-conscious as anybody, but the backup warning beeper on my 2000 V70XC is too much. I'm tired of hearing it, I know the neighbors are, and it's especially irritating in a parking garage. If I drove a bus or a dump truck and couldn't see out the back, I'd need this. How do I disable it, w...

Per advice at this forum (thanks. everybody) I'll take my 2000 V70XC to my nearest dealer (Pittsburgh) for computer analysis, so I can better prioritize my work in getting the car back to perfection. What can I expect at the dealer? Will he be at least semi-happy to do this for me, even though I'm n...

Thanks. The climate panel does light up, but of course when I tried just now the blower worked every time. I'll keep at it. A possible bad ignition switch frightens me, since the spare key cost 200-plus dollars. How about lubricating the motor, or cleaning contacts?

2000 V70XC w/ automatic climate control. My blower motor works intermittently--either works or doesn't each time I start the car, never starts or stops working while I'm driving. I'm ready and able to replace it, but just want to double-check with you who have been there before I act. I need the mot...

Bought a 2000 V70 XC last month, and my mechanic says I ought to junk it right now and walk away from my $4,000. Besides 'normal' suspension, motor mount, etc needed, he says that 1998-2001 models are inherently impossibly expensive to repair or maintain, specifically: Blower motor works intermitten...