Seeking Advice on Troubleshooting Spontaneously Activating Alarm System in 2001 Volvo S60

Hey, had a similar issue with my 2004 Volvo V70. I was getting a "Cable connection defective" warning on my dashboard quite often. Looked everywhere, couldn't spot anything unusual. So decided to take it to the garage. Well, at first we suspected it to be a minor glitch. Turned out, the problem was with the cable assembly. It was a bit corroded, must be due to age. They ended up replacing the entire set to properly cure the problem. I'd say it was a bit more serious than initially thought, but not as bad as it could've been. As long as you take it to a trusted mechanic, who know their Volvos, you should be good. They'll have the right tools and the know-how to sort the issue out. Good luck!

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Hey there, I had a somewhat similar situation with my S60 a few years back. Eventually had to replace the whole alarm module. But, I’m afraid I've lost track of exactly how much it set me back. Do you recall how much you ended up shelling out for that cable assembly job on your V70? And has your car given you any more ghostly trouble since that fix? Appreciate it!

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Heyo! Yea, I remember the cable assembly gig set me back about 155 Euro. Not exactly pocket change but it was worth it to get rid of the faulty siren alert all the time. Ever since that job, my Volvo's been as silent as a ghost - ironically speaking! No phantom alarms, no puzzling error display, nada. Seems the mechanic did his job right. So, fingers crossed that your S60 follows the same peaceful route after its garage visit! Good luck!

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That's some encouraging news there! I'm hoping for a similar smooth run with my S60's alarming situation too. Hearing about your experience has definitely eased some of my concerns. Guess I'll be making a trip to the garage sooner than later. Thanks for the info. Wish me luck for a phantom-free ride! Cheers!

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