I'm new to the site but love the knowledge base here. I replaced the timing belt on my '03 S60 at 90,000. The car runs great but since replacing the belt the check engine light is on. I had a local garage replace the cam sensor but that has not solved the problem. The code can be cleared but within minutes (seconds) the light comes back. Is there an adjustment I can make that will clear the code? Sure would appreciate your help!

 

depends, what is the code exactly.

 

I don't know what the code says but the mechanic told me the belt is off a tooth. He said it is probably the back cam which "is very hard to see and requires a mirror". Any sure fire ways to get it right if I go at it again?

 

If the belt is off a tooth, I doubt the car would run "great" as you put it. It might run, but you'd notice a difference.

If the CEL is on, get it scanned. The car is giving you a code, trying to tell you what's wrong.

 

OK I went to Advanced Auto and the code is P0017 Cam Crankshaft Position Sensor Bank 1. Their reader had two codes but they were both exactly the same code. A mechanic replaced the sensor months ago in order to pass inspecition but the code cleared only long enough to slap the sticker on. Another mechanic that is more familiar with Volvos tells me the belt is off a tooth. Does the code give any clue where it's off so if I redo the sucker I can get it right this time around?
Thanks!!

 

Mudpie, it does run great, just a bit sluggish out of the hole sometimes but otherwise idles fine and runs like a champ. Getting about 27mpg highway and 24mpg around here that's why I've not done more to this point. But now thinking of selling or trading and want the code gone.

 

the exact code readout for that is as follows

P0017 Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)

which means that the crank shaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor are butting heads. so I agree the belt probably slipped.
replacing the belt is pretty easy and adjusting it is a cake walk. all you need to do is rotate the crankshaft until the crankshaft timing mark is lined up and the front (intake) timing mark lines up and then move the back camshaft to the appropriate position.
there are plenty of walkthroughs if you feel up to taking on the task.

 

Nichals--I'm up for it, can you point me to a walk through that does a good job pointing out the timing marks? I had a hard time identifying them last time through which is how I got it out of whack I think. Any tips, tricks, secrets, that can help me get it right would be most appreciated.

 

this should help, now remember this is not your exact car but the method is the same

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...247682#p247647

 

Here is a great link to a Non turbo S60 but you will see how he adjusted in the video
Volvo Timing Belt Replacement (S60 Timing, Serpentine, Tensioner & Rollers) FCP Euro - YouTube

 

Been away for a couple of days so just received your post. Thanks for the reply and link. Hope to make it happen this week. Will report on my success or lack of.