My 2003 Volvo S60 has a message on the console that says "Alarm Service Requested". Has anyone seen this, or have any ideas what it might mean? I know it obviously means there must be a problem with the alarm, but should I be bracing myself for hundreds of dollars? I haven't notices anything not working, and I also know the Volvo is well known for lots of little messages coming up that have easy fixes like a false alarm. Thought maybe someone would have some input before I head to the mechanic!
2007-07-02 02:09:49 · 4 answers · asked by ShouldBeWorking 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volvo
You may have a switch or sensor that has went bad or is misadjusted. The only way to know it to take it in and have it looked at. good luck.
2007-07-02 02:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a switch or sensor that has went bad or is misadjusted. The only way to know it to take it in and have it looked at. good luck.
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More than likely it is the alarm siren control module that has failed. Probably around $300-400 at your local Volvo dealership.
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2007-07-07 05:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by ya_go_dog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a characteristic problem that a lot of Volvos had in this time period. The throttle body positioner corrodes and then works intermittantly. It can drive you crazy, because in the beginning, no trouble codes are generated and the computer will say the car is fine... it just dies intermittently. NHTSA has a file open on this issue and Volvo has a 'secret' 200,000 mile replacement warranty on the part, but for the first failures, they will just clean the corrosion, which will give you another 40,000 miles. Eventually the thing will fail totally and the dealer will replace it for free. until then, it's about a $100 fix each time. Just tell them it's a throttle body problem.
2016-05-21 01:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it is the alarm siren control module that has failed. Probably around $300-400 at your local Volvo dealership.
2007-07-02 03:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Somethingtotry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋