2000 v70 turbo wagon- problem with low gas light

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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Roadie said:
Useful and considerate comments like this: "Yes, with the brain. You
re-program it to fill up when the miles til empty says 50 (say). "
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Well, you've quoted from *this* thread - which I've already admitted is an
exception to the norm.

If you want a better example, try this one:

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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Larry said:
Getting this message from Wheelworks technician, claims "manufacturer
requirement". There is nothing wrong with the rotors. Car has
something like 70k miles on it.

Wouldn't surprise me, seems like I have to get a new engine every time
I fill up the gas tank!

But just wanted to double check, I don't have a lot of confidence in
what car repair places tell me.

Thx!
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There is no such requirement that I am aware of! When replacing the pads,
the discs (rotors) need to be checked to make sure that they
are within spec with regard to:
* minimum remaining thickness
* runout
* absence of serious scoring

Provided they are ok, there's no reason to replace them.

My 1999 V70 (UK) still has the original discs but is on its second set of
pads.
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Cheers,
Roger
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,




Well, you've quoted from *this* thread - which I've already admitted is an
exception to the norm.

If you want a better example, try this one:

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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,






There is no such requirement that I am aware of! When replacing the pads,
the discs (rotors) need to be checked to make sure that they
are within spec with regard to:
* minimum remaining thickness
* runout
* absence of serious scoring

Provided they are ok, there's no reason to replace them.

My 1999 V70 (UK) still has the original discs but is on its second set of
pads.
-
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I'm proud of you lad - I knew you could do it. Next challenge is to
post positive constructive comments consistently.
 
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Roadie said:
I'm proud of you lad - I knew you could do it. Next challenge is to
post positive constructive comments consistently.
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As my wife would tell you, I don't "suffer fools gladly". A sensible, well
constructed question will always get a constructive answer - a silly one
won't!
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Roger
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Roadie said:
That is complete nonsense. The warning light IS NOT working on the
original posters car. He is looking for a solution and not the
ramblings of yet another internet troll.
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The IDIOT light is not working, and if you are not an IDIOT you don't
need one. The original poster doesn't want to make a trip in to get it
fixed, so why should we sweat it. It is only an IDIOT light. Lighten up.

The light is OK so the problem is the sender, the receiver or the
connections. Since the receiver is the ECU, it may be a computer
glitch. It is a snap for any Volvo mechanic.
 
The IDIOT light is not working, and if you are not an IDIOT you don't
need one. The original poster doesn't want to make a trip in to get it
fixed, so why should we sweat it. It is only an IDIOT light. Lighten up.

The light is OK so the problem is the sender, the receiver or the
connections. Since the receiver is the ECU, it may be a computer
glitch. It is a snap for any Volvo mechanic.
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Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA, USA
Owned '67,'68,'71,'74,'79,'81,'87,'93,'95 & '01 Volvos.
The '67,'74,'79,'87,'95 and '01 through European Delivery.
http://rhodyman.net/homevo.html
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Interesting response. All this time I thought one of the purposes of
this forum was to provide technical guidance to owers of Volvo cars
when they don't know the solution to a problem. Stephen Henning,
Roger Mills and John Robertson have proven me otherwise. It's
principally a mutual appreciation society for a few such as yourself
to seek group reaffirmation of their knowlege about Volvo cars. But
when someone with less knowlege asks an imperfectly phrased question
it also provides an opportunity for the little group to have fun and
games by making fun of the way the question was asked.

I'm beginning to think Steve, John and Roger are less mature than
their years would indicate. I'm also thinking that they may not know
as much about Volvo cars as they have convinced themselves.
 
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Roadie said:
I'm beginning to think Steve, John and Roger are less mature than
their years would indicate. I'm also thinking that they may not know
as much about Volvo cars as they have convinced themselves.
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Since when did maturity require you to be dead-pan serious all the time?

Just learn to chill out a bit, and go with the flow!
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Roger
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Thanks to the people who had something constructive to say. I
appreciate the advice, and will probably put it on a to do list for
the volvo dealer. I know I started off with some wife-abusive humor,
but I did pose a legitimate question, and so appreciate the thoughtful
and appropriate responses. Thanks again!
Robbie
 
robbie said:
Thanks to the people who had something constructive to say. I
appreciate the advice, and will probably put it on a to do list for
the volvo dealer. I know I started off with some wife-abusive humor,
but I did pose a legitimate question, and so appreciate the thoughtful
and appropriate responses.
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Hi robbie. Glad that you were able to sort out this issue. Hope your
wife is happy also. I agree that an idiot light belongs, on a to-do
list for the next visit. Gee, what roadie called immature advice was
appropriate advice for you.

"I am not one to run to the shop for a trivial problem. I usually just
keep track of it and wait until I go in for routine maintenance. I
would much prefer to drive my Volvo rather than sit and wait for a
mechanic to work on some trivial problem like an idiot light. To each
his own."

Next time maybe he will stop talking unless he can follow his own advice
and ...
 
Hi robbie. Glad that you were able to sort out this issue. Hope your
wife is happy also. I agree that an idiot light belongs, on a to-do
list for the next visit. Gee, what roadie called immature advice was
appropriate advice for you.
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I can only guess Steven has forgotten about the sage advice he offered
on March 9: "The red light is just the 2x4 that hits you over the
head so you look at the gas gauge. A car doesn't need the idiot light
unless an idiot is driving."

Or this equally friendly little tidbit: "...if you are not an IDIOT
you don't need one."

For some reason Steven has flip-flopped completely on an issue he
feels quite strongly about. Maybe he is feeling a bit down today and
is fishing for warm and fuzzies and just wants to be remembered of as
a really nice guy. Or maybe he is having short term memory issues.
 
Roadie said:
I can only guess Steven has forgotten about the sage advice he offered
on March 9: "The red light is just the 2x4 that hits you over the
head so you look at the gas gauge. A car doesn't need the idiot light
unless an idiot is driving."
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OK, I stand corrected. All cars except Roadie's don't need IDIOT
lights.
 
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