volvo safe????

Simmy · Mar 20th, 2017, 19:01

Not mine turning right across traffic threw limp mode and crept out at 3 mph max nearly got killed by a 20 ton tipper. thought it was all over STUPID volvo feature .

Georgeandkira · Mar 20th, 2017, 19:10

I can hear your heart beating from here.

Have you determined what "broke"? Kira

cheshired5 · Mar 20th, 2017, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Simmy

Not mine turning right across traffic threw limp mode and crept out at 3 mph max nearly got killed by a 20 ton tipper. thought it was all over STUPID volvo feature .

You know your car throws limp mode when turning right because you complained about it the other day so is it a stupid Volvo system or is it a poor decision by you to still be driving the car with an unresolved issue with the braking system?

Simmy · Mar 20th, 2017, 20:19

no just takeing it to local garage i waited till after rush hour before seting off not a bad decsion chesh. we dont all have the resources and equipment u have. just hopeing they can resolve the problem.

Simmy · Mar 20th, 2017, 20:34

A safety feature that makes it unsafe to drive Hmm definately stupid

Simon Jones · Mar 20th, 2017, 21:59

Don't drive it then - the car is clearly not roadworthy and it's not Volvo's fault that someone is continuing to use it in that condition. To put lives at risk by pulling out in the path of a 20 ton truck takes a braver man than me. I'd have got it recovered or, if no other option, then I would have removed the fuse on the ABS to prevent it kicking in.

VivaLaVolvo · Mar 20th, 2017, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Simon Jones

To put lives at risk by pulling out in the path of a 20 ton truck takes a braver man than me.

Yeah, not sure that's bravery!

A, err, "less sensible" man than you would be one way of putting it.

Simon Jones · Mar 20th, 2017, 22:12

I was trying hard not to say stupid / reckless / ignorant / dangerous / idiotic. Oh bugger, I've said it now

cheshired5 · Mar 20th, 2017, 23:42

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Originally Posted by Simmy

we dont all have the resources and equipment u have.

No but the garage probably has a recovery truck to move your car safely and if it doesn't, find a garage that does.

oragex · Mar 21st, 2017, 00:01

Wait, limp mode gets the car driving at 3mph? Just today there was this latest S500 white model with hazards flashing rolling at just 3mph. Driver was hiding his face

Mar 20th, 2017, 19:01	#1
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	volvo safe???? Not mine turning right across traffic threw limp mode and crept out at 3 mph max nearly got killed by a 20 ton tipper. thought it was all over STUPID volvo feature .

Mar 21st, 2017, 00:01	#10
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Wait, limp mode gets the car driving at 3mph? Just today there was this latest S500 white model with hazards flashing rolling at just 3mph. Driver was hiding his face __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 20th, 2017, 19:10	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I can hear your heart beating from here. Have you determined what "broke"? Kira

Mar 20th, 2017, 20:19	#4
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	no just takeing it to local garage i waited till after rush hour before seting off not a bad decsion chesh. we dont all have the resources and equipment u have. just hopeing they can resolve the problem.

Mar 20th, 2017, 20:34	#5
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	A safety feature that makes it unsafe to drive Hmm definately stupid

Mar 20th, 2017, 21:59	#6
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Don't drive it then - the car is clearly not roadworthy and it's not Volvo's fault that someone is continuing to use it in that condition. To put lives at risk by pulling out in the path of a 20 ton truck takes a braver man than me. I'd have got it recovered or, if no other option, then I would have removed the fuse on the ABS to prevent it kicking in.

Mar 20th, 2017, 22:12	#8
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	I was trying hard not to say stupid / reckless / ignorant / dangerous / idiotic. Oh bugger, I've said it now

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