I have purchased a used volvo the garage assured me it had recently had a new cambelt fitted i have been in touch with the main vovo dealer but they couldnt provide me with any service history how can i find out if it has had one fitted recently it has reached 90.000 miles and iam a bit worried

This is a gearbox issue. Both codes relate to the transmission. Specifically P0717 is to do with an engine speed sensor that lets the gearbox know when it is supposed to change gear. Have you had any work done recently. They might have disturbed some wiring causing this problem. Replacing this sensor is not a simple task as i believe it is inside the box so requires the gearbox to be removed. There are some good Volvo forums on the internet that will be able to help you and point you to a local independent Volvo garage rather than a main dealer to keep costs down.

both battery terminals-- replace with full brass ones

alternator should have come first then battery

if a new alternator was fitted wont be the problem
if a refurbished/rebuilt alternator was fitted
they have a failure rate

whats left
could be a parasitic draw from the ignition or starter motor wirings
check 12 volts is getting from positive battery terminal to starter motor


replacing computer was a wasted brain frt idea

NO.a garage doesnt even have to ask you what "extras"you want(aux belt)although if they asked you would you have agreed as "most garages are a ripoff trying to fit items that are not required...."the majority are not cowboys but get tarred with the same brush.
(how many honest policemen are there?????)

you have to take it to vovo and download the proper software for your specific car.there isnt a one size fits all program thats why they come blank.every car is different depending on options and destination

Hi,you should change cambelt pully(there is a bearing inside pully before it worn out completely,it will cause high friction and heat to burn out your bell and rattling noise).buy cambelt pully from the dealer then take it to the garage ask them to put it in for you (labor about 30.00 dollars)...the rest is ok to wait until 150.000 miles.
good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

111 IAT sensor 1ckt range/perf.
113 IAT sensor 1 circuit high output.

there may be a rear alignment issue but I'd check with a garage that can check your tracking

You are correct. Spray with some wd40 before trying to remove as it will help getting it out.

yes,you should take it back to the garage who fitted it

DRILL OUT THE OLD BOLTS FIT NEW ONES ONTO YOUR OLD PULLEY/VIBRATION DAMPENER...EASY...ONLY PAY FOR THE TIME TO DRILL OUT BOLTS NOT NEW PULLEY