2011 Volvo XC60, Water Damage Related Issues
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2011 Volvo XC60, Water Damage Related Issues
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I own a 2011 Volvo XC60, it is flood damaged when I bought, everything was great and functional. As soon as I changed the oil, coincidently windows control on driver side door stopped working (other door's controls are working fine). After few weeks, seat adjustment controls (both driver and passenger side) stopped working, next few weeks BLIS (blind spot indicator) stopped working. Another thing, I would like to mention, it had ABS lights on when I bought it and I was planning to change the sensors but now I have to deal with other issues.
I checked fuses related with these functions, all fuses look good. I know flood related issues with electrical connections come up with time. I am new to Volvo, is there any device to troubleshoot these issues for Volvo that I can use?
Where do you'all (Gurus) think, I should be focusing? I would like to have clues on what to do and where to start? I am not sure if Volvo dealership can assist without heavily impacting my pocket. Any clue or tip would be really appreciated.
And yes, I know flood damage automobile purchase was bad decision but I already have it and have to deal with it. I had one flood damage before from Nissan, I used it for more then 10 years with no issues.
I own a 2011 Volvo XC60, it is flood damaged when I bought, everything was great and functional. As soon as I changed the oil, coincidently windows control on driver side door stopped working (other door's controls are working fine). After few weeks, seat adjustment controls (both driver and passenger side) stopped working, next few weeks BLIS (blind spot indicator) stopped working. Another thing, I would like to mention, it had ABS lights on when I bought it and I was planning to change the sensors but now I have to deal with other issues.
I checked fuses related with these functions, all fuses look good. I know flood related issues with electrical connections come up with time. I am new to Volvo, is there any device to troubleshoot these issues for Volvo that I can use?
Where do you'all (Gurus) think, I should be focusing? I would like to have clues on what to do and where to start? I am not sure if Volvo dealership can assist without heavily impacting my pocket. Any clue or tip would be really appreciated.
And yes, I know flood damage automobile purchase was bad decision but I already have it and have to deal with it. I had one flood damage before from Nissan, I used it for more then 10 years with no issues.
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Sorry for your troubles - and there will be many with a flood damaged car.
Your first step would be the appropriate scan tool - to be able to see what's not working. VIDA should be your only choice. A download of the stolen and hacked version of 2014d VIDA can be found free on the internet. The software is loaded on your CPU - Win 7 pro is required but others have gotten it to run on other systems. Purchase a clone DICE unit (mine was $85 a few years ago) and you will be able to talk to your car.
DO NOT randomly replace parts. Do not replace wheel sensors for your ABS - that is not the problem.
You may end up replacing many control units if they got wet - go to xemodex.com and look at the repaired control units they offer (for 1/3 the cost of new) - then decide if you can spend that kind of money - it could easily cost many thousands and the car may still not be right.
Your CEM (central electric module, the main brain) is mounted low in that car - above the passengers feet - if water was that high in the car - it is destroyed.
https://xemodex.com/us/product/centr...gram-transfer/
Your first step would be the appropriate scan tool - to be able to see what's not working. VIDA should be your only choice. A download of the stolen and hacked version of 2014d VIDA can be found free on the internet. The software is loaded on your CPU - Win 7 pro is required but others have gotten it to run on other systems. Purchase a clone DICE unit (mine was $85 a few years ago) and you will be able to talk to your car.
DO NOT randomly replace parts. Do not replace wheel sensors for your ABS - that is not the problem.
You may end up replacing many control units if they got wet - go to xemodex.com and look at the repaired control units they offer (for 1/3 the cost of new) - then decide if you can spend that kind of money - it could easily cost many thousands and the car may still not be right.
Your CEM (central electric module, the main brain) is mounted low in that car - above the passengers feet - if water was that high in the car - it is destroyed.
https://xemodex.com/us/product/centr...gram-transfer/
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