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Sometines dead V70-XC70

posted by  Mystical1p on  Sun Jan 30 14:31 CST 2005
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Every so often, after several days or weeks of starting fine, our 2000 V70 will be found in the garage with almost a dead battery and will need a jumper to start. The battery is almost new and nothing has been left on. It only happens after being left over night in the garage for a least one night. After driving it to recharge the battery, it will be fine again for who knows how long. Any ideas? Thanks Brad








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Sometines dead V70-XC70 1998

posted by  RedAlrt on  Tue Feb 1 02:50 CST 2005
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I think Volvo batteries are crap. Mine died too. I bought an Interstate Megatron, arguably the best battery on the market. No problems.








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Sometines dead V70-XC70

posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 31 09:22 CST 2005
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Make sure the glove box closes firmly and the light shuts off. Same with the rear hatch. Then check the posts on the battery to make sure they are not loose. Remember, not all new batteries come fully charged and may need to be trickle charged for 72 hours.

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)








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Glovebox light sometimes is the culprit. V70-XC70

posted by  someone claiming to be cn on  Mon Jan 31 04:01 CST 2005 [RELATED]








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Sometines dead V70-XC70

posted by  Erik A on  Sun Jan 30 23:49 CST 2005
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That has happened once for me, V70 classic -2000.
I suspect the alarm was triggered and emptied the battery. I have not found any reasonable cause, main theory is that the tail gate was not closed just barely touching the switch..








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Sometines dead V70-XC70

posted by  kshaw on  Sun Jan 30 14:55 CST 2005
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Sounds like you may need a new battery.







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