20 Most Recent 2007 Volvo XC70 Cross Country - Page 4 Questions & Answers

check tires and rim for damage if good than have tires rebalanced

What model / year?

have an autoparts store load test your battery and, alternator diodesit does not cost anything for the test and, is the only way to know what is wrong

You have it programmed that wayLook in owners manual for how to turn offIf you have no manual a dealer will show youhow to change the setting,i had the same issuesbut we leave it on as a safety feature ,if your aroundless than desirable neighborhood or out at night ata light

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We need to know the exact problem not general terms like this. Please clarify and re-post the problem.

The Volvo mechanic may be right. That does sound like the symptoms of a "dragging" starter-one that may have a worn bushing allowing the starter motor to move around too much inside the starter case. My only other thought would be a timing belt off by a tooth or two. If the engine runs well and smooth and has good power and acceleration, however, I think you could rule out a camshaft timing problem. A rebuilt starter or one from a salvage yard would be half the cost of a new starter, and maybe 1/3 or 1/4 the cost of a Volvo dealership starter. Are the parts as expensive as I have been led to believe?As to your concern about the cranking damaging the car, I would not be too concerned. Only operate the starter for no longer than 10-15 seconds at a time, then let it cool down a couple of minutes before trying again. You won't damage the car, you will only shorten the starter's already short life. Once you have the problem fixed, have the oil and filter changed, in case all that cranking let unburned gas slip down the cylinder walls and into the crankcase, thinning out the oil.

Your best bet is to check an auto parts store for a Haynes repair guide. They have great written and photo directions on how to do all of this.

This same problem just started happening to mine too. My mechanic cannot find the issue. I have to get my catyltic converter replaced this week and am not happy about it.
Just bought the car last Spring.
How long have you had yours?
Sarah

Probably corroded onto the hub...
I use a LARGE hammer and a block of wood, beat on it from the inside of the wheel...the wood is so you don't destroy the wheel.