Replacing camshaft solenoid in 2000 V70 XC?

jrjarrett · Post by **jrjarrett** » 03 Sep 2016, 18:41

I just ordered a new camshaft solenoid for my 2000 XC since I'm getting the codes for it.

When I got it, that's all I got, and it's got a different connector than the one that's currently in my car. The one that is there has the big plug that goes directly into the back of it, while the one I got has the small connector that faces forward.

How do I wire this thing up?

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 03 Sep 2016, 18:49

There was a design change and you have to splice the solenoid into the harness. You can use butt splices but I prefer to use solder and heat shrink.

...Lee

Post by **SMGreen** » 03 Sep 2016, 20:59

Maybe this will help..?
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=76294

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 04 Sep 2016, 04:00

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=21162

jantt · Post by **jantt** » 04 Sep 2016, 04:27

I got mine from Volvo that came with new connector and wires.
Cut the old wires and replaced with ones from Volvo.

BUT that didn`t help with the problem. Seems it could be the camshaft position sensor.
That I only can get from Volvo, but it`s expensive

jrjarrett · Post by **jrjarrett** » 04 Sep 2016, 09:06

I had seen the second post (viewtopic.php?21162) before I posted.

The issue is I got NO wiring with my new one. The first topic sounds like it would work fine IF I had an old coolant temperature sensor connector.

This is my issue: I don't have a new style connector- where can I get one?