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(2000, 2001-2008) V70, (2001-2009) S60 Drive Cycle

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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afa7afa7
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Year and Model: 2003 v70
Location: CA

(2000, 2001-2008) V70, (2001-2009) S60 Drive Cycle

Post by afa7afa7 »

Spent hours looking for a solution online so my 2003 V70 could pass CA smog. None of the drive cycle solutions on this site or any other would work. My wonderful mechanic found this drive cycle in a database :mrgreen: which is different than all others posted:

Check all diagnostic functions as follows:

• The test must take place on the road with little traffic where it is possible to drive slowly and stop at the side of the road.

• For all diagnostics to be carried out, the engine coolant temperature must be between -7° C and 35° C when the engine is started, or 19.4 - 95° F before the test

• Ensure that there are no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the engine control module (ECM) before carrying out verification.

Schedule:

1. Switch the ignition on for five seconds.

2. Switch off the air conditioning A/C

3. Start engine. Allow the engine to idle for 10 to 20 seconds.

4. Accelerate gently to 70 – 80 KM/H, 43 - 50 MPH

5. Drive at a steady throttle opening at 70 - 80 KM/H or 43 - 50 MPH for 15 minutes.

6. Engine brake down to 30 KM/H or 18 MPH, fully release accelerator pedal.

7. Stop the car. Leave the engine running.

8. Idle the engine for one minute.

9. Accelerate to 70 - 80 KM/H or 43 - 50 MPH, for manual transmissions, first gear up to 40 KM/H in five seconds.

10. Switch on air conditioning A/C.

11. Drive at a steady throttle opening at 70 - 80 KM/H, 43 - 50 MPH for 5 minutes.

12. Stop the car. Leave the engine running. Read off the data.

Especially step 10 is different than anything else posted online and made all the difference. Tried all the other variations and before this the measurements for catalyst and oxygen sensor could not be read.

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Post by JRL »

That's more or less correct for a stubborn car but why is it not getting to ready status?
P2s after 2002 usually get into status quite easily, usually by driving only a few (10-15) miles.
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

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