New V90 owner 1 week in and hit a problem !

swil00 · Sep 26th, 2020, 13:10

Took the plunge and bought a V90 privately last week.

The car is great, although has me scratching my head with a few settings.

The main one being a Hotspot setting, but no VOC so no SIM card slots.

The first main issue problem came after a week of having it though, the rear passenger door won't lock.

I guess it's not as bad (so far anyway) as the passenger door not opening like on other platforms.

Has anyone suffered similar issues on this platform ?

Mine is an early 2017 car.

Thanks.

MCV60 · Sep 26th, 2020, 14:09

Do you have an SOS button, where the seatbelt/passenger airbag warnings are above the rear view mirror?

If not then you don’t have VOC. As my 2017 V90 doesn’t. I tether via hotspot of my phone

swil00 · Sep 26th, 2020, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCV60

Do you have an SOS button, where the seatbelt/passenger airbag warnings are above the rear view mirror?

If not then you don’t have VOC. As my 2017 V90 doesn’t. I tether via hotspot of my phone

No VOC buttons, so it fitted. Do all cars have a Hotspot option even if there is no SIM card available to make it functional ?

tem · Sep 26th, 2020, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by swil00

No VOC buttons, so it fitted. Do all cars have a Hotspot option even if there is no SIM card available to make it functional ?

I do not have VOC, or anywhere to install a SIM card.
What I use, is one of these, with a 3 Data (PAYG) SIM card:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huawei-E837.../dp/B014WMEJ2Q

This gives me access to the internet, RTTI, etc.
It is plugged into the usb socket, inside the armrest.

tem.

nu11eaf · Sep 26th, 2020, 16:31

Look in your Sensus settings/communication page for the hotspot tick box.

Dulcise · Sep 26th, 2020, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by swil00

Took the plunge and bought a V90 privately last week.

The car is great, although has me scratching my head with a few settings.

The main one being a Hotspot setting, but no VOC so no SIM card slots.

The first main issue problem came after a week of having it though, the rear passenger door won't lock.

I guess it's not as bad (so far anyway) as the passenger door not opening like on other platforms.

Has anyone suffered similar issues on this platform ?

Mine is an early 2017 car.

Thanks.

You can use a mobile as a hotspot or connect to wifi if you are near a router. Check the settings under communications.
Door locks seem to be a common failure on other cars so Volvo may be the same.....usually easy to change, but not particularly cheap. Have a look on Autodoc to see if they have one listed.

swil00 · Sep 28th, 2020, 10:51

Well, called Volvo customer service this morning given the issues Volvo has had in the past with door locks.

Not impressed, basically defaulted to contact your Volvo retailer...

I'm checking the price of replacement lock first...

MCV60 · Sep 28th, 2020, 11:04

Did you buy from Volvo. If so will the Volvo Selekt warranty cover it?

swil00 · Sep 28th, 2020, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCV60

Did you buy from Volvo. If so will the Volvo Selekt warranty cover it?

Afraid not, bought it privately...

swil00 · Oct 3rd, 2020, 00:04

Well, thankfully the rear door has started working again. That said, it's still not sounding well.

https://youtu.be/slhgq6Jz_BI

In the dealer in the week after next...

Sep 26th, 2020, 13:10	#1
swil00 Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 11:07 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Glasgow	New V90 owner 1 week in and hit a problem ! Took the plunge and bought a V90 privately last week. The car is great, although has me scratching my head with a few settings. The main one being a Hotspot setting, but no VOC so no SIM card slots. The first main issue problem came after a week of having it though, the rear passenger door won't lock. I guess it's not as bad (so far anyway) as the passenger door not opening like on other platforms. Has anyone suffered similar issues on this platform ? Mine is an early 2017 car. Thanks.

Sep 26th, 2020, 14:09	#2
MCV60 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: .	Do you have an SOS button, where the seatbelt/passenger airbag warnings are above the rear view mirror? If not then you don’t have VOC. As my 2017 V90 doesn’t. I tether via hotspot of my phone __________________ 2021 B4 V90 RDesign

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nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:27 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Look in your Sensus settings/communication page for the hotspot tick box. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

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Sep 28th, 2020, 10:51	#7
swil00 Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 11:07 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Glasgow	Well, called Volvo customer service this morning given the issues Volvo has had in the past with door locks. Not impressed, basically defaulted to contact your Volvo retailer... I'm checking the price of replacement lock first...

Oct 3rd, 2020, 00:04	#10
swil00 Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 11:07 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Glasgow	Well, thankfully the rear door has started working again. That said, it's still not sounding well. https://youtu.be/slhgq6Jz_BI In the dealer in the week after next...

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