|
C30 / S40 & V50 '04-'12 / C70 '06-'13 General Forum for the P1-platform C30 / S40 / V50 / C70 models |
Information |
|
Hello and general questions about the C70Views : 848 Replies : 13Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Sep 19th, 2020, 15:45 | #1 |
New Member
Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2020 22:52
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Swansea
|
Hello and general questions about the C70
Hi All,
First post. I've had my C70 II 2.4i for just over 2 years and been meaning to get on the forum for most of those two years, but life has just been in the way. Although I did register last December I think. I do like the car a lot, looks lovely in red, but I possibly should have looked for a T5 version as it's not quite enough power for me. It's no slouch, but I do miss the boost of a turbo! Ok, so with that in mind, is it worth having the 2.4i remapped? Generic or proper map? Free flowing panel filter and exhaust give any gains? Couple of niggles - 1. I've already had to remove the CEM and clean with electrical contact cleaner twice. First time around all the spades on all the fuses were grubby so all had to be cleaned! Second time around (last week) everything was clean, but still had all the error messages on the dash and the car wouldn't start. Is this a common issue? Is there a better solution to what I'm doing? 2. Headlights both have cracks in them and get moisture in them in the colder damper weather. Is there a decent way to fix this? Replacement lenses? Given that secondhand replacement units go for £350 and up on ebay,I'd rather not pay that! Think that's it for now, although I'm sure I'll have more questions soon. Cheers, Pat |
Sep 20th, 2020, 07:38 | #2 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 15:39
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: llanhari
|
Hi Pat and welcome mate.
|
Sep 20th, 2020, 08:04 | #3 |
Member
Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2022 10:44
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Hemel Hempstead
|
Hi Pat & welcome
I've had my C70 T5 since Feb. 2018, shortly after purchase the dash started displaying lots of different error messages and the car even went into limp mode a couple of times. I had the CEM cleaned and it's been fine for about 20 months now. As for the headlights, google Volvo/Saab breakers in Nottingham, they will post & have helped me a couple of times, or try breakersyard.com and see what quotes they give you. Mine is a 2006 T5 auto, 220 bhp and it does have oomph, but thirsty, not sure what difference the later model 230 bhp is like but tax brackets can greatly differ on automatics, not so on the manual, so worth investigating Fred Last edited by FredGraham; Sep 20th, 2020 at 08:09. |
Sep 20th, 2020, 08:05 | #4 |
Member
|
Hi Pat and welcome.
Afraid to say it but forget a remap on a non-turbo engine. I'm not aware of any performance specialist that does one for that engine and even if they did you'd be in single figure HP gains making it a rather pointless exercise. If your headlamps are plastic lensed then replacement units are sadly your best option. The CEM seems to be a common failure on these cars although thankfully ours has been ok. Check for signs of water ingress. Often the windscreen bonding fails in the top left corner allowing water in. Push the screen outwards from inside the top corner. Do you see it move/flex?
__________________
Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE |
Sep 21st, 2020, 10:36 | #5 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 23:09
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Ipswich
|
Hi Pat,
As said, the tuning options are limited on a 2.4i. Some remap companies (Quantum for example) claim +20bhp, but I don't know anyone who has had this done. I've had a similar issue with a headlight crack. I've used this and its worked so far: - Breakers are always expensive for 2nd hand nowadays, but keep an eye out for cars breaking on ebay. I've picked up a few useful bits recently. Keep the questions coming. We need more C70 chat!!
__________________
Now: - MY12 XC60 SE Lux Premium D3 Geartonic AWD, MY09 XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic AWD, MY08 C70 SE Lux D5 Geartronic & 1994 480GT Previously: - MY08 V50 2.0D SE Lux, MY08 S40 1.8 SE, MY10 C70 SE Lux 2.0D Powershift, & ’99 V40 2.0T SE Lux |
The Following User Says Thank You to zapcity1 For This Useful Post: |
Sep 21st, 2020, 10:49 | #6 | |
Experienced Member
Last Online: Yesterday 23:31
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
|
Quote:
The problem with the CEM is most likely the female terminals in the plugs have lost their grip on the 3 pairs of network wire male pins on the CEM , volvo have been repairing these for 15 years now and have repair terminals with about 6 inches of wire already crimped to make the job easier .
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Clan For This Useful Post: |
Sep 21st, 2020, 22:04 | #7 |
New Member
Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2020 22:52
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Swansea
|
|
Sep 21st, 2020, 22:12 | #8 | |
New Member
Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2020 22:52
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Swansea
|
Quote:
|
|
Sep 21st, 2020, 22:17 | #9 | |
New Member
Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2020 22:52
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Swansea
|
Quote:
I couldn't see any sign of water ingress on or around the CEM, but I'll check the screen for signs of seal failure |
|
Sep 21st, 2020, 22:21 | #10 | |
New Member
Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2020 22:52
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Swansea
|
Quote:
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|