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by stu22
Fri Mar 04, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

Funny as I was just logging in to update.... Yesterday, our car failed once again - heated seats not working and heater/blower stuck on maximum. I've called the dealer yet again and they've not even bothered to call me back (Lookers Colchester). I'll call customer service yet again on Monday but the...
by stu22
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

Well our car is back for the third time.
Dealer master tech and Volvo technical been reviewing data and came to the conclusion that the battery was rhe issue.
I'm a little skeptical if I'm honest but we shall see.....
by stu22
Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

We've had similar problems on and off since mid november. No control over the heating despite pressing any of the on-screen buttons, Also unable to move front electric seats at the same time. Car has been into the dealer a few times but they are unable to find anything. Also had a flat battery beca...
by stu22
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

Car came back to us 1 week ago today and had has been fine until this morning - original fault of no heat, no fans, no heated seats and no electric seats has returned.

Getting sick of it now.....
by stu22
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Heater Issues
Replies: 9
Views: 3602

Re: Heater Issues

And literally 10mins after I typed my reply, my wife calls to tell me her car has failed again with the same issue. Bloody car....
by stu22
Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Heater Issues
Replies: 9
Views: 3602

Re: Heater Issues

We've just had similar with our car. Heater, heated seats and power seats all had random issues and ended up in total electrical failure.
Traced to defective wiring behind the dash. MY2020 T3 R-design.
by stu22
Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

Yes, agree. Volvo technical involved so maybe a concern its a wider issue?
by stu22
Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

Yes, we purchased brand new in mid-2019 - MY2020.
by stu22
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

Just had a call from our dealer - damaged wiring has been found behind the dashboard, unclear whether chafed or burnt. Volvo technical involved and entails dashboard being removed to rectify.
by stu22
Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Random electrical gremlins?
Replies: 66
Views: 20512

Re: Random electrical gremlins?

A fortunate find however unfortunately car was once again dead this morning. Car is now being recovered to the dealer, so at least pushes the issue to the front rather than the 8th Feb. Customer service are involved so as this has been going on for nearly 2 months. Just waiting to get a hire car for...