The reason I say it wasn't my fault is that electrical components can "go" at anytime without warning... It's not like I did anything to cause the alternator to quit.

I'm not blaming anyone for the alternator going out... just sucked that it did. I would understand if I was doing something stupid ...

look at my post about when I had error messages come up.... https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 10&t=49639

Mine was due to a faulty alternator

Since folks didn't seem to have an answer... I thought I'd follow up for anyone who has a similar problem

Just got our XC90 back yesterday morning... the alternator solved all of our problems!
All in all, we paid $439 for the alternator (brand new bosch) and I have a friend who is a mechanic for ...

When my Alternator when bad on my 2005 V8 AWD (actually voltage regulator) I got really bad noise through the radio. I had an overvoltage condition that caused this popping sound. just an idea.
I just had this happen to me the other day with an overvoltage problem right before I received multiple ...

Hi all,
the other day my wife and I were driving and all of a sudden the radio shorted out and then multiple messages/lights came on.

the messages were:
1. anti-skid service required
2. power system service urgent

the lights were:
1. red triangle
2. battery light

we took it to an indy mechanic ...