Just bought a V50. Couple of problems....

Diesel74 · Mar 4th, 2024, 09:29

Morning all.
Just bought a 2010 1600cc diesel V50

A couple of questions if i may.

Dashboard is flashing up that the alarm eeds a service. Anything i can do or is it a trip too Volvo.

Also saying there is a fault with the NS indicators. The mirror indicators are those LED sequential(?) types fitted and the ns seems to do its thing very fast. So assuming thats the fault. Should the mirror bulbs be normal bulbs and a PO has fitted these LED jobbies?

Thanks in advance
Rich

iainmd · Mar 4th, 2024, 10:30

A diagnostics scan will be needed with VIDA to try to pinpoint the issue with the alarm system. A component may have failed or a previous owner may have disconnected a module to stop the alarm going off erroneously.

Mirror indicators are normal W5W bulbs. Someone may have fitted LEDs but if they have they are aftermarket and not original.

Diesel74 · Mar 4th, 2024, 10:47

Thanks for the quick reply.
I'll get a couple of correct bulbs n holders.

As for the alarm, ill get back to that...

Kev0607 · Mar 4th, 2024, 14:19

A very common fault is the battery in the alarm siren. The battery gets low or goes completely flat, triggers warning messages on the dash and sets the alarm off randomly whenever it pleases, including at night.

It could be something else though, so its best to get it diagnosed properly.

Simmy · Mar 4th, 2024, 16:57

alarm module is in the scuttle and is a plug in replacement if found faulty. after checking with vida

Diesel74 · Mar 4th, 2024, 19:18

Thanks all.
What a mine of information this place is.

Mar 4th, 2024, 09:29	#1
Diesel74 New Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 19:32 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Bedford	Just bought a V50. Couple of problems.... Morning all. Just bought a 2010 1600cc diesel V50 A couple of questions if i may. Dashboard is flashing up that the alarm eeds a service. Anything i can do or is it a trip too Volvo. Also saying there is a fault with the NS indicators. The mirror indicators are those LED sequential(?) types fitted and the ns seems to do its thing very fast. So assuming thats the fault. Should the mirror bulbs be normal bulbs and a PO has fitted these LED jobbies? Thanks in advance Rich

Mar 4th, 2024, 10:30	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	A diagnostics scan will be needed with VIDA to try to pinpoint the issue with the alarm system. A component may have failed or a previous owner may have disconnected a module to stop the alarm going off erroneously. Mirror indicators are normal W5W bulbs. Someone may have fitted LEDs but if they have they are aftermarket and not original. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Mar 4th, 2024, 14:19	#4
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:58 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	A very common fault is the battery in the alarm siren. The battery gets low or goes completely flat, triggers warning messages on the dash and sets the alarm off randomly whenever it pleases, including at night. It could be something else though, so its best to get it diagnosed properly. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Mar 4th, 2024, 10:47	#3
Diesel74 New Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 19:32 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Bedford	Thanks for the quick reply. I'll get a couple of correct bulbs n holders. As for the alarm, ill get back to that...

Mar 4th, 2024, 16:57	#5
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:33 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	alarm module is in the scuttle and is a plug in replacement if found faulty. after checking with vida

Mar 4th, 2024, 19:18	#6
Diesel74 New Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 19:32 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Bedford	Thanks all. What a mine of information this place is.

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