XC60 'Battery Low'

Thrustyjust · Jan 29th, 2017, 15:08

Weirdly we have had this a couple of times in the last week. Wife went on a 100 mile motorway run this morning, with the hope it might help, but seems , when I went to check the ipod issue we are having, as soon as I turned the sound system on, it immmediately came up. Am I looking at a new battery or something else? Bear in mind, I only switched the sound on for less than 30 secs before it showed on the dash.

GJB · Jan 29th, 2017, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Thrustyjust

Weirdly we have had this a couple of times in the last week. Wife went on a 100 mile motorway run this morning, with the hope it might help, but seems , when I went to check the ipod issue we are having, as soon as I turned the sound system on, it immmediately came up. Am I looking at a new battery or something else? Bear in mind, I only switched the sound on for less than 30 secs before it showed on the dash.

How old and which model

Thrustyjust · Jan 29th, 2017, 17:58

2010 D5 Auto AWD. Still the original battery, although for a Volvo thats quite young

Fat Magpie · Jan 29th, 2017, 18:07

What a coincidence, my Nov 2010 XC60 also flagged a battery alarm last week..

Over 5 yrs old and cold weather -8C at times and I am not surprised, new battery ordered.

GJB · Jan 29th, 2017, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Thrustyjust

2010 D5 Auto AWD. Still the original battery, although for a Volvo thats quite young

In my XC90 the battery lasted 7 years from new.

Rooster · Jan 29th, 2017, 21:40

My xc90 doesn't get used all time so i have a charger for a motorbike when am not using it and i alternate it between the bike and my xc90 to keep it topped up when not in use,

Its amazing what a odd very slow trickle charge can do to a battery especially at this time of year when there is alot of loads on electrical systems

Thrustyjust · Jan 29th, 2017, 22:12

My Westfield sits on the trickle charger and cant get the volvo in the garage LOL. I believe I am looking at a replacement battery. Has anyone changed one at home and not needed any system resets done ?

GJB · Jan 29th, 2017, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Thrustyjust

My Westfield sits on the trickle charger and cant get the volvo in the garage LOL. I believe I am looking at a replacement battery. Has anyone changed one at home and not needed any system resets done ?

Yes no problems switch off leave 10 mins and then change.

Thrustyjust · Jan 30th, 2017, 07:49

Thanks, I'll double check on the battery size ( varying options !) and also call Volvo and see what they charge in the game too. Luckily a colleagues wife works at a motor factors as well.

Thrustyjust · Jan 30th, 2017, 18:04

Seems I have an 80 AH battery after having a look today. Spoke to Volvo and the parts guy said that it could be the key fob battery which is the cause , as it shows the same 'low battery' as the car battery does on the dash. A strange logic by Volvo , I suppose. So , he said change the fob batteries first and see if it goes away. I did check the levels in the battery and all seemed good and clear, with nothing nasty crud in there. He said they can test it if I want to.
I have ordered 2 batteries for £3 and if I need a battery, either £85 plus 4 year warranty from my mates wifes place or a 3 year warranty and £106.20 from Volvo. So not drastic prices to be honest.

Jan 29th, 2017, 15:08	#1
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	XC60 'Battery Low' Weirdly we have had this a couple of times in the last week. Wife went on a 100 mile motorway run this morning, with the hope it might help, but seems , when I went to check the ipod issue we are having, as soon as I turned the sound system on, it immmediately came up. Am I looking at a new battery or something else? Bear in mind, I only switched the sound on for less than 30 secs before it showed on the dash.

Jan 29th, 2017, 18:07	#4
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:53 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	What a coincidence, my Nov 2010 XC60 also flagged a battery alarm last week.. Over 5 yrs old and cold weather -8C at times and I am not surprised, new battery ordered. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Jan 29th, 2017, 21:40	#6
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	My xc90 doesn't get used all time so i have a charger for a motorbike when am not using it and i alternate it between the bike and my xc90 to keep it topped up when not in use, Its amazing what a odd very slow trickle charge can do to a battery especially at this time of year when there is alot of loads on electrical systems __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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Jan 29th, 2017, 17:58	#3
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	2010 D5 Auto AWD. Still the original battery, although for a Volvo thats quite young

Jan 29th, 2017, 22:12	#7
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	My Westfield sits on the trickle charger and cant get the volvo in the garage LOL. I believe I am looking at a replacement battery. Has anyone changed one at home and not needed any system resets done ?

Jan 30th, 2017, 07:49	#9
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	Thanks, I'll double check on the battery size ( varying options !) and also call Volvo and see what they charge in the game too. Luckily a colleagues wife works at a motor factors as well.

Jan 30th, 2017, 18:04	#10
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	Seems I have an 80 AH battery after having a look today. Spoke to Volvo and the parts guy said that it could be the key fob battery which is the cause , as it shows the same 'low battery' as the car battery does on the dash. A strange logic by Volvo , I suppose. So , he said change the fob batteries first and see if it goes away. I did check the levels in the battery and all seemed good and clear, with nothing nasty crud in there. He said they can test it if I want to. I have ordered 2 batteries for £3 and if I need a battery, either £85 plus 4 year warranty from my mates wifes place or a 3 year warranty and £106.20 from Volvo. So not drastic prices to be honest.

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