Ey all!,just purchased a 99 c70 hpt.I love it so far.I noticed tonite the power locks on the passenger side quit working.the **** goes down but the door doesn't lock.drivers side works fine.any ideas?.thanks!....mega

 

Usually the door latch assembly is bad. There is a part inside that breaks.
Bad part is the entire window regulator assembly has to come out. That is a pain to remove it to only replace the lock assembly.

 

Thanks for the reply!.I wonder how much it would cost for a shop(non Volvo dealer)to fix it?....mega

 

As I understand it, these window regulators are a pain to remove and replace. Getting them set up properly and adjusted correctly is quite an undertaking. I don't know if an indepedent shop (if they know what they are getting into) would be willing to take a crack at it.

The door latch mechanism seems to be a dealer item. FCP Groton doesn't list one for the C70. I found one on-line with a dealer price of $227 and the on line price was in the $150 to $170 range.

Hopefully, this will help you budget for the repair.

Cheers,

Ted

 

Thank you!.definitely helps!!....mega

 

I forget exactly what we charge for it but I think it is like $900.00 parts and labor to replace it. But I have not done one in like a year. I also do not keep track of prices that much.

 

Wow!.I hope the tranny never goes out..I can't imagine what that would run.thanks for the help!....mega

 

Actually a tranny replacement on your car wouldn't be that bad....providing you can find a good used tranny. The tranny from my parts car went into Dave's other C70. $150.00 for the tranny and $600.00 in labor and he's got her back on the road. So, a tranny going out in one of these cars isn't fatal. The trans in the C70's are the same as the S70's and 850's, so finding one isn't all that difficult.

It seems the parts that are unique to the C70 are the more costly repairs. I.E. replacing the door latch and having to remove an over complex window regulator to do the job. The sunroof is also C70 specific and hence very expensive.

On the flip side, much of the mechanicals for the C70's are shared with the much more common S70/850 and parts are plentiful and no more expensive than other European marques.

Cheers,

Ted

 

thank you!!.very good to know!.quick question for ya..the c70 needs an oil dipstick.is that an interchangeable part with an s70 or 850?.i appreciate all your help!,and others!!....mega

 

Yes the dipstick is compatible with other S/V70 models/years. Eeuroparts has the vehicles it fits:

http://www.eeuroparts.com/Main/PartD...spx?id=9497557

Their price for it is $14.90 and that includes shipping UPS Ground. I ordered from them not that long ago and was very happy with their prices, and the speed of shipping items. They are up in CT, so you will have the part in just few days. Sometimes next day.

Hope this helps.

Ted

 

Thank you sir!!.absolutely helps!.I love this place..great group of people!!!..thanks!.....mega

 

I bought a used latch assembly for something like $60. Taking the window regulator out isn't that bad. Putting it back in and adjusting it is a pain but do'able. The secret would be to count the number of turns it takes to back out the 2 adjustment screws. Of course I got distracted and lost count when I did it, so I started from scratch...