Volvo V70 d5 Starts Itself

[Jay9878]

Hi Guys, new to this forum and have a major problem with my 2005 v70 d5. On the way to work today the dash threw up a message saying anti-skid service required. When I arrived at work I turned off the ignition and all my dash lights stayed on an the clock and message window were lit with their messages allbeit dimly. I turned the key to position 2 and the car started by itself... It is now throwing up about brake failures, passenger airbag servicing and in addition the drivers door controls for front windows and electric mirror adjustment no longer work... What is goin on!?! It's like it's got a ghost. Any ideas what it may be?
Thankyou.

[outnumbered]

have a read of this it may be the start of your issue.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=134288
mike

[Jay9878]

Legend! Whipped the ECM out tonight and Luckily I seem to have caught it early! The water had only got as far as the plug and the connector so I will refit tomorro an report back! Thanks:-)

[Jay9878]

Outnumbered... I owe you a pint!! Fixed the problem, for anyone else reading this thread, under the wiper panel is some trunking where the cables sit. None of the cable in this were taped up meaning water was running down them and down the loom into the top of the smaller terminal block on top of the ecm. I have taped this up and used ct1 on all the sealing areas and silicone grease all over the multiplugs. Hopefully this will prevent reoccurrence. Just gotta get the airbag light checked out now as this is stil lit but no other faults. Assume this will need a computer to get it turned off?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Jay9878

Outnumbered... I owe you a pint!! Fixed the problem, for anyone else reading this thread, under the wiper panel is some trunking where the cables sit. None of the cable in this were taped up meaning water was running down them and down the loom into the top of the smaller terminal block on top of the ecm. I have taped this up and used ct1 on all the sealing areas and silicone grease all over the multiplugs. Hopefully this will prevent reoccurrence. Just gotta get the airbag light checked out now as this is stil lit but no other faults. Assume this will need a computer to get it turned off?

There are repair kits for this problem available from volvo , you can get the multiplug ( large or small ) ready wired to fit on the loom and a waterproofing kit which completely replaces the top cover .
I would strongly advise you do this or sooner or later you will need a £600 CEM . Also Ask your dealer if you car is covered under any volvo action .

[S60-MBS]

Originally Posted by Jay9878

Outnumbered... I owe you a pint!! Fixed the problem, for anyone else reading this thread, under the wiper panel is some trunking where the cables sit. None of the cable in this were taped up meaning water was running down them and down the loom into the top of the smaller terminal block on top of the ecm. I have taped this up and used ct1 on all the sealing areas and silicone grease all over the multiplugs. Hopefully this will prevent reoccurrence. Just gotta get the airbag light checked out now as this is stil lit but no other faults. Assume this will need a computer to get it turned off?

pop over to central brum, I can reset srs light for you.

[Jay9878]

Originally Posted by S60-MBS

pop over to central brum, I can reset srs light for you.

Hi! Thanks for the reply on my problem. How much will it cost to reset the airbag fault? Also, I have the usual alarm system problem with the siren which I am going to replace in the next week or two. Will fitting the new sign automatically extinguish the light without needing a reset or is it worth replacing this before I come to you. Thanks.

P.s- will head over to johnsons Volvo and obtain repair kit or are there better places in Birmingham area?

[S60-MBS]

Originally Posted by Jay9878

Hi! Thanks for the reply on my problem. How much will it cost to reset the airbag fault? Also, I have the usual alarm system problem with the siren which I am going to replace in the next week or two. Will fitting the new sign automatically extinguish the light without needing a reset or is it worth replacing this before I come to you. Thanks.

P.s- will head over to johnsons Volvo and obtain repair kit or are there better places in Birmingham area?

No cost from me , I have the Vida/ dice combo which dealers use. Fitting the siren will extinguish the alarm message. The Dice unit will read all Volvo specific codes and reset SRS.

Regards

Mo

[Jay9878]

Thanks, if you could pm me your address and mobile number and i will drop you a text to arrange a time/date to nip over.