Battery problem? - Page 5

Mike Jenvey · Feb 11th, 2011, 14:54

For Skelly - sorry, I was only told the specific item & that they up-dated the software. However, for the first time I left it to be checked, there were NO fault codes. If I remember correctly, the only fault codes for my second visit related to "spurious" warnings when the battery had got so flat.

As it happens, there still seems to a problem with my car. The other week, after a similar driving pattern as before, I stopped at a local supermarket, parked, & took key out of ignition. The car was still occupied, & the radio switched on.

After about 5 mins, the "Low Battery" warning message came on. When I got home, I put a batter charger on; it showed between 50%-70% status on the battery.

So, back to Volvo Cambridge for a longer period of observation (5 - 6 days at least), so they can see if there is anything drawing significant current.

Will report back; the car is not being dropped off until later in the month.

Clive Waring · Feb 12th, 2011, 12:20

Just jumped into my 1 year old XC60 after 30 days in the Far East having left it outside with the alarm on & it started first time! Very impressed that the battery has retained enough charge to start. Those having battery problems must have a fault.

jimnom · Feb 12th, 2011, 20:49

I bot a new C79 in Feb 2010 and for a year have been given all the guff about not driving it enough. I'm nearly 70 years old and have always driven all my vehicles the way I drive this volvo. I've had many kinds of cars and motorhomes (which sometimes sat unused for up to 2 mths )and have never had any bother.
To be told by the dealer that you can't leave a volvo for more than 2 wks or it goes flat prompted the retort "So I can't go on a 15 day holiday and so you don't sell volvos to offshore oil rig workers who're on the rig for 4 wks ??" No answer "In my opinion the salesman should make the customer aware of this, In My Opinion the car is not fit for purpose "No answer.
Funnily within 2hrs of me phoning volvo G.B. the garage informs me that there is an issue with the roof module and volvo are investigating it

Skelly · Feb 14th, 2011, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jenvey

For Skelly - sorry, I was only told the specific item & that they up-dated the software. However, for the first time I left it to be checked, there were NO fault codes. If I remember correctly, the only fault codes for my second visit related to "spurious" warnings when the battery had got so flat.

As it happens, there still seems to a problem with my car. The other week, after a similar driving pattern as before, I stopped at a local supermarket, parked, & took key out of ignition. The car was still occupied, & the radio switched on.

After about 5 mins, the "Low Battery" warning message came on. When I got home, I put a batter charger on; it showed between 50%-70% status on the battery.

So, back to Volvo Cambridge for a longer period of observation (5 - 6 days at least), so they can see if there is anything drawing significant current.

Will report back; the car is not being dropped off until later in the month.

Thanks Mike, please let us know what if anything they discover. I'm booking mine in for a similar check soon too, so it will be handy to know the results of your test.

Mike Jenvey · Feb 26th, 2011, 14:01

OK, just picked the car up.

Nothing wrong was found with the battery, & no current drain.

So, working on the basis that if there is no battery drain when the car is "switched off," maybe the battery was not being charged properly whilst it was being driven, the alternator output was checked. It was giving a higher than normal reading, so the alternator has been changed. The replacement alternator gives "standard" output.

The Service department have been very honest; they don't really know if that is the cause. Watch this space!

elch77 · Apr 3rd, 2011, 15:37

As this thread seems to be discontinued I would like to know if this battery problem can be seen as finally solved? No battery drains anymore after SW updates and replaced alternators?

I would highly appreciate a feedback from the guys that were affected by this problem as I already ordered my XC60.

scotgc · Apr 3rd, 2011, 18:51

I'm afraid I can't guarantee that I am free from this problem, it only occurs if the car is left for several days without being started. Since I can't replicate this I cannot be sure, it only happened when I went on hoilday.

Mike Jenvey · Apr 3rd, 2011, 20:37

Sorry for no immediate up-date, but there hadn't been much to report.

My employers had provided me alternate transportation for a period, so the XC60 got left in my garage for 2 weeksor more (locked/alarmed) after only a couple of short journeys. Then followed a short (40 miles) drive, one week with the car remaining locked/alarmed, & the return home.

No untoward issues, the car started normally when required. I checked once with a battery charger, & it showed 100% charge. So, fingers crossed, all seems fixed.

elch77 · Apr 4th, 2011, 15:48

Thanks for replying so quickly.

@scotgc
Did your car receive a software update for the CEM?

@tomto147
I would like to know if the SW update did help? As far as it is possible to say by now.

Thanks, guys!

Superbenj · Apr 4th, 2011, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimnom

I bot a new C79 in Feb 2010 and for a year have been given all the guff about not driving it enough. I'm nearly 70 years old and have always driven all my vehicles the way I drive this volvo. I've had many kinds of cars and motorhomes (which sometimes sat unused for up to 2 mths )and have never had any bother.
To be told by the dealer that you can't leave a volvo for more than 2 wks or it goes flat prompted the retort "So I can't go on a 15 day holiday and so you don't sell volvos to offshore oil rig workers who're on the rig for 4 wks ??" No answer "In my opinion the salesman should make the customer aware of this, In My Opinion the car is not fit for purpose "No answer.
Funnily within 2hrs of me phoning volvo G.B. the garage informs me that there is an issue with the roof module and volvo are investigating it

Mine started yesterday after a hol, 15 days post the last start, I remembered this post and was dreading pressing the button, but it fired to life no porbs.

My Dad has a V70 (05ish) and has left it 90 days plus and returned to have it fire up straight away, so I deffo don't think it is a Volvo issue as such as opposed to a specific issue on certain vehicles

Feb 12th, 2011, 20:49	#43
jimnom New Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 21:14 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aberdeen	Flat Battery I bot a new C79 in Feb 2010 and for a year have been given all the guff about not driving it enough. I'm nearly 70 years old and have always driven all my vehicles the way I drive this volvo. I've had many kinds of cars and motorhomes (which sometimes sat unused for up to 2 mths )and have never had any bother. To be told by the dealer that you can't leave a volvo for more than 2 wks or it goes flat prompted the retort "So I can't go on a 15 day holiday and so you don't sell volvos to offshore oil rig workers who're on the rig for 4 wks ??" No answer "In my opinion the salesman should make the customer aware of this, In My Opinion the car is not fit for purpose "No answer. Funnily within 2hrs of me phoning volvo G.B. the garage informs me that there is an issue with the roof module and volvo are investigating it

Feb 11th, 2011, 14:54	#41
Mike Jenvey New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2011 21:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nr Cambridge	For Skelly - sorry, I was only told the specific item & that they up-dated the software. However, for the first time I left it to be checked, there were NO fault codes. If I remember correctly, the only fault codes for my second visit related to "spurious" warnings when the battery had got so flat. As it happens, there still seems to a problem with my car. The other week, after a similar driving pattern as before, I stopped at a local supermarket, parked, & took key out of ignition. The car was still occupied, & the radio switched on. After about 5 mins, the "Low Battery" warning message came on. When I got home, I put a batter charger on; it showed between 50%-70% status on the battery. So, back to Volvo Cambridge for a longer period of observation (5 - 6 days at least), so they can see if there is anything drawing significant current. Will report back; the car is not being dropped off until later in the month.

Feb 12th, 2011, 12:20	#42
Clive Waring New Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2015 16:28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BROMLEY	Just jumped into my 1 year old XC60 after 30 days in the Far East having left it outside with the alarm on & it started first time! Very impressed that the battery has retained enough charge to start. Those having battery problems must have a fault.

Feb 26th, 2011, 14:01	#45
Mike Jenvey New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2011 21:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nr Cambridge	OK, just picked the car up. Nothing wrong was found with the battery, & no current drain. So, working on the basis that if there is no battery drain when the car is "switched off," maybe the battery was not being charged properly whilst it was being driven, the alternator output was checked. It was giving a higher than normal reading, so the alternator has been changed. The replacement alternator gives "standard" output. The Service department have been very honest; they don't really know if that is the cause. Watch this space!

Apr 3rd, 2011, 15:37	#46
elch77 New Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2011 14:16 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berlin	As this thread seems to be discontinued I would like to know if this battery problem can be seen as finally solved? No battery drains anymore after SW updates and replaced alternators? I would highly appreciate a feedback from the guys that were affected by this problem as I already ordered my XC60.

Apr 3rd, 2011, 18:51	#47
scotgc Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 21:12 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falkirk	I'm afraid I can't guarantee that I am free from this problem, it only occurs if the car is left for several days without being started. Since I can't replicate this I cannot be sure, it only happened when I went on hoilday.

Apr 3rd, 2011, 20:37	#48
Mike Jenvey New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2011 21:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nr Cambridge	Sorry for no immediate up-date, but there hadn't been much to report. My employers had provided me alternate transportation for a period, so the XC60 got left in my garage for 2 weeksor more (locked/alarmed) after only a couple of short journeys. Then followed a short (40 miles) drive, one week with the car remaining locked/alarmed, & the return home. No untoward issues, the car started normally when required. I checked once with a battery charger, & it showed 100% charge. So, fingers crossed, all seems fixed.

Apr 4th, 2011, 15:48	#49
elch77 New Member Last Online: Jul 6th, 2011 14:16 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berlin	Thanks for replying so quickly. @scotgc Did your car receive a software update for the CEM? @tomto147 I would like to know if the SW update did help? As far as it is possible to say by now. Thanks, guys!

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