V50 Electrical Problem

Titch79 · Nov 29th, 2014, 20:50

Hi, new to the forum so sorry to come straight in with an issue!
I've got a 2006 V50 2.0D Sport and for a few months now I've been having weird electrical issues that I'm hoping someone on here will be able to shed some light on.
So here's what's happening, at random times things like the electric windows or central locking won't work for a few minutes, whilst driving, warnings will pop up saying power steering, brakes, abs, airbags have failed, the rev counter will drop off, all of it at random times but the engine and brakes etc still operate fine.
I had a garage take a look at it a few weeks ago and they got an auto electrician to have a look through and he gave it a clean bill of health.
The problem is the problem is very intermittent so it's hard when you take what appears to be a serviceable car to a garage and ask them to find it what's wrong with it!
Anyone else had the same/similar issues?
Thanks for any help, advice.

Guru · Nov 29th, 2014, 21:37

Hi,

In the foot well on the passenger side, check the connector going to that broad white fuse and relay tray.
There are 2 pins holding the tray in place, release them then pull the tray out and check the connector going to it, clean it and re-seat it if needed.

Titch79 · Nov 29th, 2014, 21:41

Thanks Guru, I'll give that a go in the morning.

Wooders · Nov 29th, 2014, 22:35

Don't forget to disconnect the battery first!
Defo passenger with big clown feet lol

Guru · Nov 29th, 2014, 22:51

Clown feet or, more commonly, a sloppy pollen filter job .. that connector can get loose when the pollen filter is changed.

Titch79 · Nov 29th, 2014, 23:22

Sounds like it could be a simple fix! Fingers crossed, thanks

Tv V50 · Jul 10th, 2016, 09:49

Hi, i have the same problem like Tish 79, i want to now it is the connector before i change everyting. Who can help me please, i love my car but it is verry annoying. Sorry for my bad english i am a belgium. Thanks.

Nov 29th, 2014, 20:50	#1
Titch79 New Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2015 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hook	V50 Electrical Problem Hi, new to the forum so sorry to come straight in with an issue! I've got a 2006 V50 2.0D Sport and for a few months now I've been having weird electrical issues that I'm hoping someone on here will be able to shed some light on. So here's what's happening, at random times things like the electric windows or central locking won't work for a few minutes, whilst driving, warnings will pop up saying power steering, brakes, abs, airbags have failed, the rev counter will drop off, all of it at random times but the engine and brakes etc still operate fine. I had a garage take a look at it a few weeks ago and they got an auto electrician to have a look through and he gave it a clean bill of health. The problem is the problem is very intermittent so it's hard when you take what appears to be a serviceable car to a garage and ask them to find it what's wrong with it! Anyone else had the same/similar issues? Thanks for any help, advice.

Nov 29th, 2014, 21:37	#2
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	Hi, In the foot well on the passenger side, check the connector going to that broad white fuse and relay tray. There are 2 pins holding the tray in place, release them then pull the tray out and check the connector going to it, clean it and re-seat it if needed. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Nov 29th, 2014, 22:51	#5
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	Clown feet or, more commonly, a sloppy pollen filter job .. that connector can get loose when the pollen filter is changed. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Nov 29th, 2014, 21:41	#3
Titch79 New Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2015 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hook	Thanks Guru, I'll give that a go in the morning.

Nov 29th, 2014, 22:35	#4
Wooders Member Last Online: May 13th, 2021 07:54 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cumbernauld	Don't forget to disconnect the battery first! Defo passenger with big clown feet lol

Nov 29th, 2014, 23:22	#6
Titch79 New Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2015 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hook	Sounds like it could be a simple fix! Fingers crossed, thanks

Jul 10th, 2016, 09:49	#7
Tv V50 New Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2016 19:49 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Menen	Hi, i have the same problem like Tish 79, i want to now it is the connector before i change everyting. Who can help me please, i love my car but it is verry annoying. Sorry for my bad english i am a belgium. Thanks.

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