2003 Volvo XC90
96 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2003 Volvo XC90
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 XC90 are official communications between Volvo & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
STEERING
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TSB #6421
STEERING NOISE, YOKE ADJUSTMENT. KNOCKING, THUMPING, OR CLICKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE STEERING. *TT Read More »
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
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TSB #RTJ-18513
VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
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TSB #RTJ-18513
VOLVO: ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING FOR 5 CYLINDER AWD ONLY VEHICLES. OIL LEAKING/MOISTURE FROMTHE ANGLE GEAR HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSEING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. *PE Read More »
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #6417
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT RESERVOIR. *KB Read More »
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TSB #6420
ZF POWER STEERING DIAGNOSTICS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED (ECPS) ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED POWER STEERING. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
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TSB #6107
FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT. *SC Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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TSB #6109
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT, NEW METHOD & TOOLS. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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TSB #6109
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT, NEW METHOD & TOOLS. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION:REAR
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TSB #7206
REAR SUSPENSION POPPING/SPRING NOISE. TO INCLUDE VOLVO XC90 1999-2000. *SC Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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TSB #TJ-16840
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (BCM) TO MAKE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) OF 0076 OR ON THE XC90 DTC 0117 WHICH ALSO MAY ACCOMPANY BCM DTC 0076. Read More »
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TSB #5913
FOLLOW THE COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC FAULT-TRACING PATH OUTLINED IN VIDA WHEN REPAIRING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) RELATED TO THE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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TSB #TJ-6438-5
VOLVO: YAW RATE SENSOR IS OUTSIDE OF PERMITTED RANGE. *RM Read More »
PARKING BRAKE
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TSB #5502
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. *TT Read More »
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
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TSB #5503
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL AND PRIMARY CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
ENGINE (PWS)
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TSB #SMB22-206
All new Volvo engines leave the factory filled with Castrol EDGE Professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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TSB #08012004
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING LABEL. *EH Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #28-200
VOLVO: EXTEND WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (EMS) ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 MODELS. P45 CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE REF: 10026144 (P-46), 10026145 (P-54), 10026146 (P-55), 10026147 (P-76). Read More »
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TSB #46-13
5 CYLINDER ANGLE GEAR LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. ON ALL WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ Read More »
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TSB #5914
BCM DTC 0091, ACTIVE YAW CONTROL SENSOR DAMPER. *KB Read More »
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TSB #0038
REPLACING THE HOSE UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *MR Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #0051
VVT SOLENOID, CLEANING. *MR Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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TSB #113
LOWER RADIATOR HOSE UPGRADE. *TT SERVICE UPGRADE 113A - LOWER COOLING HOSE REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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TSB #TJ-19883
VOLVO: SNOW IN FAN MOTOR. BLOWER FAN/DOES NOT WORK. BLOWER FAN/UNUSUAL NOISE. SNOW MAY ENTER INTO THE FAN MOTOR AREA DUE TO HEAVY SNOWSTORMS. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
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TSB #113A
LOWER COOLING HOSE REPLACEMENT. SERVICE UPGRADE. THIS TECH NOTE SUPERCEDES THE PREVIOUS TNN DATED 2-25-03. *TT SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN AND RETAILER NOTIFICATION LETTER. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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TSB #168
PLASTIC NIPPLE OF THE POSITIVE CRANK VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM MAY CRACK OR BECOME LOOSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN AIR LEAK FROM THE CRANK CASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THIS MAY CAUSE A WHISTLING NOISE OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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TSB #RTJ-16629
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »
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TSB #28-74
LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
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TSB #28-74
LEAKAGE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. *KB UPDATED 1/22/08. *NJ UPDATED 4/7/08. *NJ Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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TSB #23-31
NEW FUEL PUMP FOR STARTING PROBLEMS WHEN PARKED DOWNHILL. *NJ UPDATED 6/5/08. *NJ Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #4342
TCM SW UPGRADE, 2-3 UPSHIFT FLARE. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #RTJ-21324
VOLVO: THE 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AW55-50/51, HAS A BOLT ON TOP THAT ANCHORS THE B4 BAND, WHICH APPLIES 3RD GEAR. IF THAT BOLT IS REMOVED, THE BAND WILL BE DISENGAGED AND 3RD GEAR WILL BE INOPERATIVE. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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TSB #SB-49325
SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VOLVO: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE FOR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) FAILS TO CONTAIN OPTIMAL CALIBRATION SETTINGS, AND WOULD NEED TO INSTALL UPGRADED TCM SOFTWARE. Read More »
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TSB #TJ-US16761
VOLVO: THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM UPDATED 4/11/2012. *KB UPDATED 4/13/12. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE UPDATED 6/4/12. *PE Read More »
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TSB #4002
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #4341
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 0053, LOCK UP PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK. 2004 S80 INCLUDED. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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TSB #43006
SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A 002F CODE OR HAVE A SLIPPING / SHUDDERING (IN 4TH AND/OR 5TH GEAR) TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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TSB #US20756
VOLVO: ABS LIGHT ON, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »
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TSB #RTJ-22103
VOLVO: REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING, LEAKAGE AND RESEALING. OIL LEAKAGE/MOISTURE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING HALVES CAN BE RESOLVED BY RESEALING THE HOUSING AND REPLACING THE SEALS. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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TSB #TJ-7319
FRONT LEFT FROST PLUG DISPLACEMENT CAN CAUSE AXLE GREASE TO MIX WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF). *KB Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #3002
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135B - SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #4343
TCM SW UPGRADE, DTC 0099. *TT Read More »
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TSB #37117
GROUND CABLE WATER INTRUSION. SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN. SERVICE UPGRADE 117. *TT Read More »
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TSB #370020
WATER INTRUSION INTO THE GROUND LEAD CABLES MAY CAUSE IMPROPER FUNCTION OF CERTAIN ENGINE COMPONENTS - SERVICE UPGRADE 117. *TT Read More »
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TSB #116
SERVICE UPGRADE - ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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TSB #TJ26745.7.2
This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. Read More »
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TSB #SPJ3070120160419
THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #SPJ31352.1.0
Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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TSB #TJ31543
THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: THIS JOURNAL IS A GUIDE FOR PERFORMING SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS. SERVICE: *SEE GUIDE UPDATED OCT. 12, 2016 FOR RELEVANT P5/SPA SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: P5_SPA_SW_GUIDE. Read More »
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TSB #SPJ31628.7.0
VIDA users are not able to check Operations & Packages An error message will be shown saying "Database error. Please contact System Administrator" Read More »
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TSB #SPJ31721.1.0
Below error message may be shown in VIDA when selecting the Software tab in VIDA. With this message, it will not be possible to purchase Software Products. "124 - Client ID is not registered" Read More »
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TSB #SPJ31722.1.1
A new feature will be available in VIDA version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. The pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date. Read More »
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TSB #SPJ31352.1.0
Alternative solution when VIDA is unavailable or the Electronic Wiring Diagrams function in VIDA is unstable. Access by using the applicable URL. Read More »
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TSB #TJ27536
Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service Read More »
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TSB #SB-49325
SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VOLVO: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE FOR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) FAILS TO CONTAIN OPTIMAL CALIBRATION SETTINGS, AND WOULD NEED TO INSTALL UPGRADED TCM SOFTWARE. Read More »
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TSB #RTJ-16629
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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TSB #TJ 27303
HEADLAMP MOISTURE DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE PIN. VOLVO. *KB Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
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TSB #TJ 27303
HEADLAMP MOISTURE DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE PIN. VOLVO. *KB Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
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TSB #RTJ-19254
VOLVO: HEADLAMP LOW BEAM CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. A NEW METHOD OF REPAIR FOR HALOGEN TYPE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS COMPLAINTS FOR VEHICLES. UPDATED 3/27/09. *PE UPDATED 12/23/09. Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #TJ-11297-4
VOLVO: WITH VEHCILES THAT HAVE HIGH MILES THERE MAY BE AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM Read More »
SEAT BELTS
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TSB #SMB88-001A
Seat Belt Extender Read More »
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TSB #135I
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135I: THE SEATBELTS LOCATED IN THE 2ND ROW OF SEATS MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE DOOR PANELS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #880034
NEW BELT GUIDE TO PREVENT THE LOCKING TAB OF THE OUTER SEAT BELTS FOR THE 2ND ROW REAR SEAT FROM CATCHING IN THE DOOR. *TT Read More »
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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TSB #SMB-88-001A
VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE Read More »
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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TSB #2118
SUB FRAME SQUEAKING NOISE. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB #8409
EXCESSIVE CLOSING FORCE REQUIRED TO SHUT THE REAR SIDE DOORS. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
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TSB #8333
THE CABLE TO RELEASE THE UPPER TAILGATE MAY COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING CLIP. TECH NOTE. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
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TSB #8201
SERVICE UPGRADE 115 - HOOD ALIGNMENT GUIDE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #825
HOOD ALIGNMENT GUIDE, SERVICE UPGRADE PARTS BULLETIN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #82115
HOOD ALIGNMENT GUIDE - SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN. *TT Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #006
PIRELLI TIRES - CUSTOMER SERVICE TIRE WARRANTY / CANADA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #013
VOLVO RECOMMENDED WINTER TIRES. *TT Read More »
WHEELS
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TSB #PB77-006
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers Read More »
WHEELS:RIM
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TSB #PB77-006
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers Read More »
SEATS
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TSB #850036
FRONT SEAT, MECHANICAL, ADJUSTING. PLAY/CLEARANCE/CLICKING AT THE LOWER MOUNTINGS FOR THE FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTER. *TT Read More »
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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TSB #8526
SMALL FORE AND AFT OR ROCKING MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT DURING ACCELERATIONS ND DECELERATION MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED IN CERTAIN CASES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #8525
MECHANICAL FRONT SEATS, ADJUSTING SEAT SLIDE RAIL LOCKING POSITION. *TT Read More »
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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TSB #135G
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135G: THIRD ROW SEAT, NON FOLDING. WHEN THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION IS PUSHED INWARDS TO FOLD THE BACKREST, THE PLASTIC CATCH MAY CRACK AND COME LOOSE FROM THE ATTACHMENT. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #SMB17-2017A
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »
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TSB #SMB00-325
*No Description Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #SPJ31593
There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message ... Read More »
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TSB #3638
RAIN SENSOR FUNCTION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #135C
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135C: HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP MAY CAUSE INCREASED ELECTRICAL DEMAND AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EVEN WITH SUFFICIENT WASHER FLUID ANTIFREEZE. WASHERS NOT FUNCTIONING MAY BE CAUSED BY BLOWN FUSE NO. Read More »
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TSB #3933
ADDITIONAL FAULT TRACING INFORMATION FOR THE XC90 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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TSB #0026
MASS MOVEMENT SENSOR MODULE (MMS) ALARM, ADJUSTING. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FALSE ALARMS CAUSED BY TORRENTIAL RAIN. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #SMB17-2017A
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »
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TSB #SMB00-354
WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. Read More »
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TSB #SMB-00-353
The Volvo Technical Helpdesk (THD) is a central contact point available to authorized Volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. Read More »
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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TSB #TJ19967
Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents. Read More »
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TSB #SMB88-001A
Seat Belt Extender Read More »
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TSB #SPJ31593
There has been an increasing amount of reports where users state that its not possible to perform a vehicle readout when pressing ?Connect? There will be an error message asking the user if they wants to retry after an error message ... Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #TJ19967
Blisters/bubbles may appear on the air vent surfaces. The blistering of the material is often caused by an air freshener applied directly to the air vents. Do not attach any sort of air freshener directly on air vents. Read More »
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TSB #8553
AIR CONDITIONING AFTERBLOW FUNCTION. *AK Read More »
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TSB #135H
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135H: EXCESSIVE AIRFLOW ON THE TOP OF THE FOOT/ANKLE FROM THE FLOOR VENT. MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) IS SET TO AUTO POSITION. *TT Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #TJ26745.7.2
This document is a Technical Journal: Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. Read More »
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TSB #135
VOLVO HAS DEVELOPED NEW AND IMPROVED COMPONENTS TO HELP ENSURE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135. *MJ SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135B. *TT Read More »
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TSB #135
SERVICE CAMPAIGN 135A-I FOR NEW AND IMPROVED COMPONENTS. *TT Read More »