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Seeking Advice on 2003 Volvo V60 Diesel: Electric Malfunctions, Dim Lights, Weak Battery, and Terminal 15 Interruption Issues
General electric malfunction
Weak battery when starting the engine
Dim or flickering lights
Fault stored
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Hey, thanks for the quick response! My V60 has racked up about 81,400 KM on the clock, so it's not exactly a spring chicken, haha! As for the last thorough check-up, it coincided with the last service just under a year ago. Everything seemed fine then. Really appreciate your advice about the Motor control main relay, I'm definitely going to bring this up with the mechanic when I take it down to the workshop. Much appreciated!
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No worries at all, glad to help out! Given the mileage and time since the last service, it's a good bet there could be some common wear and tear issues, so a comprehensive diagnosis is well-advised. As for the suspected interruption of terminal 15, it's definitely a possibility, but in my case, the culprit was the Motor control main relay. It's also worth pointing out one of the symptoms was identical to yours, the weak battery when starting up. Wheel guys will tell you this is typically a telltale sign of a faulty relay. Again, every car can have its unique bits and quirks. I'd recommend getting the mechanic to check both the terminal and the relay. If it's anything like my S40, you're probably looking at a relatively inexpensive fix. Hope everything turns out okay with your V60! Keep us posted, won't you? Cheers!
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Thanks a ton, this was well insightful. I'll take your advice to heart and have the mechanic check both the terminal and the relay. In case it is the fault of the main relay as you mentioned, it eases my mind to know it's a simple enough fix. I'll be sure to update you on the situation once I take it into the workshop. Cheers and thanks again!
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Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2001 Volvo S40 a couple of years back. I'd call myself somewhat experienced with cars, but this had me scratching my head for a bit. I went to my local workshop, where they discovered that the Motor control main relay was defective. They replaced it for me, it was the source of all the intermittent electrical issues. In fact, I paid about 130 Euro to have it fixed. But hey, every vehicle is a bit different. Could you tell me a bit more about your car? Specific things like the mileage, the last time it had a thorough check-up? That information might help pinpoint your issue. Cheers!
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