What does the oil warning light on a Volvo mean?
Volvo V70 & XC70 oil warning light – this is the oil warning light on the Volvo V70 & XC70, it means that there is low oil pressure in the engine, and you should check your oil levels immediately.
Why is there a warning light on my Volvo XC70?
If you wanted to diagnose this fault yourself, you can do it by using the iCarsoft VOL V1.0 Volvo OBD Code Reader. Volvo V70 & XC70 brake warning light – if this brake symbol lamp illuminates, it could be because your brake fluid level is too low. Check your levels and top up if required.
How to test coolant temperature in Volvo V70?
Testing: Working at the coolant temperature sensor, press the release tab (green arrow) and pull the electrical connector straight out to remove it. Testing: Working at the DME side of the sensor connector, test the voltage from the DME with the key on and the engine off. Terminal 1 (red arrow) should be about 5 volts (green arrow).
Why is my 2001 V70 getting hot?
I have a 2001 V70 that seemed to be getting hot even though the temp gauge was not registering hot. The AC was not working well and the drivers side leg area was very warm. Took it to the local dealership and they said that the cooling fan had quit. It was under recall and was replaced under the recall.
What causes the oil pressure to drop in a Volvo?
A damaged oil pan gasket means that every time the pump cycles the oil through the engine, it’s pulling in air through the damaged gasket. Air cycling through the engine with the oil can cause the oil pressure to drop, particularly at lower RPMs.
What does the traction warning light on a Volvo V70 mean?
Volvo V70 & XC70 DSTC or traction warning light – this light will generally appear on your dash if the road surface is poor or you cannot get full traction in conditions such as snow or ice. It will flash which means the system is working to acheive best traction possible.
When does the no oil pressure light come on?
As reported in the forums, drivers notice the no-oil-pressure warning signal illuminate. Sometimes the light stays on, but often it flashes off and on intermittently. Many drivers indicate that the light tends to come on at lower RPMs than at higher.