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by mirroredeyes
16 Feb 2017, 21:22
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 Volvo C30 "Brake Failure Stop Safely"
Replies: 3
Views: 3776

Re: 2008 Volvo C30 "Brake Failure Stop Safely"

You physically visually check the drivetrain? Bad wheel bearing, axle, gunked sensor, sliced wiring to sensor and other components are suspect until its verified during a physical inspection can be done. If all appears good, then the situation turns to a possible module as the problem. This weekend...
by mirroredeyes
16 Feb 2017, 13:51
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 Volvo C30 "Brake Failure Stop Safely"
Replies: 3
Views: 3776

2008 Volvo C30 "Brake Failure Stop Safely"

Ever since winter began here in Canada, my 2008 C30 has been acting up with -anti skid service required (I have to reset the code for it to go away which re-activate my DSTC) -anti skid temporarily off (goes away after driving for 2 minutes but between the startup to 2 minutes I do not have DSTC) th...
by mirroredeyes
22 Nov 2016, 13:48
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 acceleration and Idle
Replies: 1
Views: 1095

2008 Volvo C30 T5 acceleration and Idle

Just have a few questions... call me a hypochondriac person.... but 1) When slowing down to almost 0 km/h my engine rpm goes a little bit under the idle rpm and back up, i remember it usually going 1000-800 bobbing as it downshifts (automatic) but when i come to a halt it dips 650-800.. about 2 time...
by mirroredeyes
02 Nov 2016, 06:16
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble
Replies: 8
Views: 2510

Re: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble

Ok, now that I got the links to work, it sounds worse. Take a cotton swab and rub it around the tailpipe after the car is cold, (or just use your finger) Is it black black black, blueish, or just sooty? Now, are there any leaks? I wish you the best. Edit: check dipstick, is oil clean? When was last...
by mirroredeyes
02 Nov 2016, 06:05
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble
Replies: 8
Views: 2510

Re: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble

The tinny sound is normal silencer baffle degradation, your exhaust is 8 years old I presume ? the burble on overrun is a air leak in the exhaust , probably a split in the flexi hose beneath the silver mesh. The "white smoke" looks like condensate. Not Smoke . vapour is not smoke . Hypoch...
by mirroredeyes
29 Oct 2016, 19:52
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble
Replies: 8
Views: 2510

Re: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble

Make sure that your oil trap is not covered under a warranty. Many of them were as there was a design flaw. The car does rev higher when you start it for 30 seconds. This is to allow the oil to recirculate (location of oil filter is up from previous versions) and then you're good to go. However, th...
by mirroredeyes
28 Oct 2016, 15:51
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble
Replies: 8
Views: 2510

2008 Volvo C30 T5 engine trouble

Hey guys... my 2008 Volvo C30 T5 is having some major issues i believe... here is the situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc20VMKVM8M (Cold Start Tin can sound) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJgQOlrTCr8 (Warm Start lots of smoke and weird rumbling backfire?) Ever since i got the car 2014, o...