All power cut out

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Post 428094 by Green66 on 2011-11-20 20:07:44

Hello, This is my 1st visit to the forum although a very good friend was and my all knowing volvo sage but sadly no longer with us. I have a 04 v70 and on three occasions with a gap of two/three months in between as I am slowing down at a roundabout or junction the power goes and I have to put it into P turn off the ignition and restart which it does fine but its a bit disconcerting! I have taken it to MRG and they said the computer was fine and did not know what it could be? Thanks for any help.

Post 428145 by LiamT4 on 2011-11-20 21:44:35

Does the car have an aftermarket alarm/immobiliser fitted? Maybe a job for a specialist auto electrician, but as the problem rarely happens it could be difficult to diagnose.

Post 428148 by M-R-P on 2011-11-20 22:10:03

Might be worth resetting the ECU/ecm, unplug the battery for a few hours (you need the radio code if you have the original stereo in it) This can often sort minor problems. :welcome: :)

Post 428354 by Santa on 2011-11-21 19:30:49

Also slightly dodgy car battery can play havoc with these cars. (Had weird issues in the past). If your batteries getting on a bit it may be worth getting it checked and even proactively replacing.

Post 428567 by Niles on 2011-11-22 11:53:02

and check/clean all the earth straps, battery terminals etc etc.