The message DSTC service comes on at random times. No specific cause or reason. If I stop and switch off and on again it clears. It can happen several times a day or not at all for a few days. I have been to my Volvo dealer who cleared the message and got a code for the fault. He didn't recognise the code so was going to contact Volvo, meanwhile it is still happening.
Dear Sir the Fault you have is all about your Dynamic Stability and Traction Control.The sensors fitted on your wheels which are checking the wheel speed usually get gummed with road dirt and debris and cause error to trigger. Ask Volvo mechanic to clean the sensors and the problem would resolved.
SOURCE: 2007 S80 2.5T DSTC warning light on all the time
This indicate a problem has occured in the Dynamic Sstability And Traction Control System. You must get the system control module scanned for the fault code. There is a big problem with this system based on the number of complaints seen on line, average cost to repair is about $1000.00
SOURCE: 2001 volvo s60 t5 - performance reduced warning message, limp mode activated
I had exactly the same problem on my UK 2001 S60.
It was caused by the throttle control housing gaskets not being serviced properly and consequently the entire housing had to be replaced - not a cheap job -and a valuable lesson learned - use a reputable volvo specialist to service your volvo - I didn't and I learnt the hard why! only a volvo specilaist would have known about this I went to several other main street garages & none of them could even diagnose the problem let alone fix it. Although they did do numerous other things first before they gave up - ie replaced titanium spark plugs.
Before it stoppped running altogther and went into "limp home mode" there were tell-tale engine/throttle surges when the car was idle, but in gear.
It is now running "like new" & I will never get another garage to service it, as this could have been avoided - however they can also wear out after about 10years - so my bad services just made it happen sooner!
I hope this helps!
SOURCE: Hi, I have a Volvo S60 T5 2001. Every so often,
when this code comes up again make sure you get the p code from a scanner to narrow down the source of the problem ,hope this helps,the p code is a more refined direction to where the problem is
SOURCE: at various times all the warning lights go on/off
transmisson replacement is necessary.
thanks.
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