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by Madijain-
28 Jan 2016, 10:35
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.
Replies: 25
Views: 4145

Re: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.

Okay. The vehicle has had one oil change since I've owned it. Service records indicate regular 3,000 to 5,000 mile oil changes. Original Volvo dealer did an oil change prior to the sale. Castrol GTX 5W-30 Synthetic Blend was recommended and used for my oil change. Next oil change is due any time now...
by Madijain-
28 Jan 2016, 04:14
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.
Replies: 25
Views: 4145

Re: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.

Oh and I forgot to mention...
... I seem to remember my lights flashing when I locked or unlocked the (devil) vehicle, using the remote. This no longer happens.
by Madijain-
28 Jan 2016, 03:16
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.
Replies: 25
Views: 4145

Re: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.

Hey chrism and Pittsjock, thanks. More great information and welcome to my nightmare. Well, it seems I spoke too soon. Yesterday, I drove the (devil) vehicle to my destination (seven miles) then parked, shut it off and started it 15 minutes later. Super rough idle, thought it was gonna stall but it ...
by Madijain-
26 Jan 2016, 07:02
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.
Replies: 25
Views: 4145

Re: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.

Hey JRL, Mike and shiloh51933, thanks for jumping in. Here's the update... Dealership releases vehicle unharmed. First, let me say, XemodeX is an amazing company. I have received an endless amount of help and patience from everyone I've spoken with. XemodeX took care of both the BCM and CEM with a 5...
by Madijain-
04 Jan 2016, 09:13
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.
Replies: 25
Views: 4145

Re: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.

Some high-speed CAN bus module failed. Often it is CEM. Find a good car electrician. Thanks for the response, vtl. So, this would be an automotive electrician above and beyond the Volvo diagnostician/mechanic? I just got off the phone with the Volvo mechanic he said there are no codes miraculously ...
by Madijain-
04 Jan 2016, 07:25
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: My 07 XC70 being held hostage.
Replies: 25
Views: 4145

My 07 XC70 being held hostage.

Greetings- I am reluctantly posting because I know nothing about Volvo's and desperately seeking advice because I know nothing about Volvo's.The facts are as follows. I bought a 2007 XC70 with 125,000 miles. One owner, custom order, bells, whistles, perfect condition and excellent service records. N...