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Persistent lights flicker

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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abscate
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Re: Persistent lights flicker

Post by abscate »

It attaches to the back. You can replace separately, making sure you disconnect battery First.

The cheaposcopes have 1 Megaohm typically so the battery wont hurt them
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Post by Georgeandkira »

You sound new to this.
The VR is attached to the alternator's "back side". It's the black thing. They're around $60 (though I'm sure someone will be along to say they got their new one off Ebay for $3.50). It's replaceable. Read my post above.

Yes, it would be included with a new or quality rebuilt alternator. Good luck

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Post by ACP2 »

Did you ever repair/find a solution for this problem?

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