V50 management light.

bogart · Mar 31st, 2022, 20:14

What does the following management light signify?

ALARM SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED.

Is this just a faulty siren module? Also can one generally ignore the message, well at least for a while before getting around to fixing it?

Thanks

iainmd · Apr 1st, 2022, 09:29

Quite likely to be the siren module but best scan with VIDA to check. Have you had any work undertaken that would dislodge anything in the alarm system such as sensors in doors or roof lining?

bogart · Apr 1st, 2022, 11:55

Car is up for auction next week and quite appeals to me. Had 940s, lots, and a V70
Never had a V50 I know is smaller than a V70 but not bothered on that. Currently shows the alarm fault which seems to be a fairly easy fix. Also reported as having a noisy clutch, so would have to factor in a new one. Is a 2007/2008 57 reg model so am assuming is a bog standard clutch and not one of these dual mass jobbies.
Think is worth a punt unless there are stories of noisy clutches that are in fact not the clutch

Willber G · Apr 2nd, 2022, 02:29

What engine and how many miles?

bogart · Apr 2nd, 2022, 19:20

Is a 2008 with 128k miles. I like the colour.

Teddy1975 · Apr 2nd, 2022, 20:11

I see you state you really like Volvos. Keep in mind that the P1 platform is a disguised Ford, it's more so you don't expect it to be something that it isn't.

You didn't state what engine it has. Only the 5 cylinders are from Volvo, as far as I'm aware.

When all's said and done, I'm quite happy with my PSA-powered V50 diesel.

bogart · Apr 2nd, 2022, 20:23

Its the 1.6L, which is I believe a Ford /Peugeot jobby.

Yes I understand will not be like any Volvos I have owned previously.

If I arrive home with another 940, not that I would not like that, I will get lynched.

iainmd · Apr 3rd, 2022, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogart

am assuming is a bog standard clutch and not one of these dual mass jobbies.

It is a dual mass flywheel. You can get conversion kits to go single mass if you want to though.

bogart · Apr 3rd, 2022, 19:27

Well I am assuming the worst in that it will need a new clutch. Does not look to be a particularly cheap job. There is another v50 in same auction 3 years younger 18k less miles. I might hold off and go for that one. Though I do like the metallic red of the original one.

Mar 31st, 2022, 20:14	#1
bogart Master Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 09:51 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Languedoc Roussillion	V50 management light. What does the following management light signify? ALARM SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. Is this just a faulty siren module? Also can one generally ignore the message, well at least for a while before getting around to fixing it? Thanks

Apr 1st, 2022, 09:29	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Quite likely to be the siren module but best scan with VIDA to check. Have you had any work undertaken that would dislodge anything in the alarm system such as sensors in doors or roof lining? __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Apr 2nd, 2022, 02:29	#4
Willber G Upstanding Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2022 23:00 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Southampton	What engine and how many miles? __________________ . __56 C70 D5 SE Geartronic

Apr 1st, 2022, 11:55	#3
bogart Master Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 09:51 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Languedoc Roussillion	Car is up for auction next week and quite appeals to me. Had 940s, lots, and a V70 Never had a V50 I know is smaller than a V70 but not bothered on that. Currently shows the alarm fault which seems to be a fairly easy fix. Also reported as having a noisy clutch, so would have to factor in a new one. Is a 2007/2008 57 reg model so am assuming is a bog standard clutch and not one of these dual mass jobbies. Think is worth a punt unless there are stories of noisy clutches that are in fact not the clutch

Apr 2nd, 2022, 19:20	#5
bogart Master Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 09:51 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Languedoc Roussillion	Is a 2008 with 128k miles. I like the colour.

Apr 2nd, 2022, 20:11	#6
Teddy1975 Member Last Online: Today 19:46 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Denmark	I see you state you really like Volvos. Keep in mind that the P1 platform is a disguised Ford, it's more so you don't expect it to be something that it isn't. You didn't state what engine it has. Only the 5 cylinders are from Volvo, as far as I'm aware. When all's said and done, I'm quite happy with my PSA-powered V50 diesel.

Apr 2nd, 2022, 20:23	#7
bogart Master Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 09:51 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Languedoc Roussillion	Its the 1.6L, which is I believe a Ford /Peugeot jobby. Yes I understand will not be like any Volvos I have owned previously. If I arrive home with another 940, not that I would not like that, I will get lynched.

Apr 3rd, 2022, 19:27	#9
bogart Master Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 09:51 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Languedoc Roussillion	Well I am assuming the worst in that it will need a new clutch. Does not look to be a particularly cheap job. There is another v50 in same auction 3 years younger 18k less miles. I might hold off and go for that one. Though I do like the metallic red of the original one.

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