My 2001 S60 T5 has recently begun losing power (a/c shutting down, no acceleration, etc) while driving. I have good battery power and wonder if it is the alternator or a computer code issue. Any thoughts? Is an alternator replacement something an average guy can do with all of the other components in the way or should I drop the cash for a mechanic job? Should I have the codes checked first?

 

It may be your voltage regulator on this year, which can be done without removal of alternator. You can do alternator though.

 

Thanks for the reply SVT. After checking Alldata, it seems that there is a service bulletin covering the same issue. Does Volvo generally cover these issues, even though it is so far out of warranty (84k miles) or am I on my own? Thanks again for the info.

 

The alt. went out on my 2003 C70 at 81,000 and I had to get towed home. I dash lights started to go nuts and then the car went dead.
I changed it myself with a Autozone part. You might as well change the serpintine belt while you are there. I did the work myself.

Cb

 

No, they probably will not if you do not have a service history.