XC60 2012 "Charging Failure: Service Urgent"

Adrian B · Jan 13th, 2022, 19:18

Hi. Driving home today and this message appears! Also a red warning triangle light in center of clocks and the battery symbol light up as well! Drove home, put battery on charge! In morning I will reset the battery as per a video I have watched and plug in a obd 2 reader. Please advise . Alternator looks good and drive belt to it.If I get a code , I will post it Regards

Squire · Jan 13th, 2022, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Adrian B

Hi. Driving home today and this message appears! Also a red warning triangle light in center of clocks and the battery symbol light up as well! Drove home, put battery on charge! In morning I will reset the battery as per a video I have watched and plug in a obd 2 reader. Please advise . Alternator looks good and drive belt to it.If I get a code , I will post it Regards

Could be the diodes gone or regulator and brushes in the alternator. If you have a multimeter check to see if it's still charging. A multimeter is a handy thing to have and you don't need an expensive one.

Adrian B · Jan 14th, 2022, 08:02

Charged battery overnight. The big battery is 18 months old it's a Bosch AGM. Turned ignition on and
Now reading 12.2v. no codes on a basic reader given .
Started car no warning lights appeared but voltage dropped to 11.2v!
Time for an alternator? Any other checks before I buy one? Regards

Easington · Jan 14th, 2022, 08:06

Personally I'd wait to see if the warning re-appeared before replacing anything else

Adrian B · Jan 14th, 2022, 08:42

Just started the car all bells and whistles on including headlights as it's -1oC out there!
Within 2 mins another message appears on dash "stop/ start requires service and voltage in system down to 11.1 v.
Looking into "my car" reason for message in driver support is charging!

MDS40 · Jan 14th, 2022, 11:44

[QUOTE
Time for an alternator? Any other checks before I buy one? Regards[/QUOTE]

Put a multi meter on the battery with the engine running to check the alternator output.

12.2 volts is not fully charged and will effect the stop start system.

Adrian B · Jan 20th, 2022, 09:06

Replaced alternator and now charging around 14.8v.
Let's see

bluey_xc90 · Jan 24th, 2022, 15:45

I put a Bosch S5 battery on my v60 PE two years ago, and suspect it has been behind at least some of the electrical gremlins I've seen (car giving spurious error codes, canbus locking out). Think they are not actually that great a battery nowadays - I got mine from Eurocarparts btw.

It wasn't holding a charge, worried was the alternator or battery management system, but since replacing with new genuine Volvo one seems much happier.

Adrian B · Jan 25th, 2022, 05:27

Mine is a Bosch AGM type and only 18 months old. Anyhow after changing the alternator all fine until " engine service light came on and went into limp mode"
The RAC man plugged in and wiped many codes! and about 3 mentioning (alternator) Since then all ok fingers crossed and the new alternator doing what it should. Having said that since I have had the car on many occasions a message saying ( window sensors blocked) has shown from time to time but gone away on its own!

Whyman · Jan 25th, 2022, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Adrian B

Mine is a Bosch AGM type and only 18 months old. Anyhow after changing the alternator all fine until " engine service light came on and went into limp mode"
The RAC man plugged in and wiped many codes! and about 3 mentioning (alternator) Since then all ok fingers crossed and the new alternator doing what it should. Having said that since I have had the car on many occasions a message saying ( window sensors blocked) has shown from time to time but gone away on its own!

I also regularly have the “Window sensors blocked” message and it can disable the Active High Beam. As you say it goes away on its own.

I have checked the screen and the section behind the mirror is misted up.

Must be the atmosphere in Notts!

Jan 13th, 2022, 19:18	#1
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	XC60 2012 "Charging Failure: Service Urgent" Hi. Driving home today and this message appears! Also a red warning triangle light in center of clocks and the battery symbol light up as well! Drove home, put battery on charge! In morning I will reset the battery as per a video I have watched and plug in a obd 2 reader. Please advise . Alternator looks good and drive belt to it.If I get a code , I will post it Regards Last edited by Adrian B; Jan 13th, 2022 at 19:27.

Jan 14th, 2022, 08:02	#3
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Charged battery overnight. The big battery is 18 months old it's a Bosch AGM. Turned ignition on and Now reading 12.2v. no codes on a basic reader given . Started car no warning lights appeared but voltage dropped to 11.2v! Time for an alternator? Any other checks before I buy one? Regards Last edited by Adrian B; Jan 14th, 2022 at 08:11.

Jan 14th, 2022, 08:06	#4
Easington Master Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2023 12:45 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lincolnshire	Personally I'd wait to see if the warning re-appeared before replacing anything else __________________ V60 Cross Country D4 (2.4 5 cylinder) AWD Lux Nav Geartronic 2016 - Electric Silver, Polestar Optimisation and Police Spec Dipstick

Jan 14th, 2022, 11:44	#6
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	[QUOTE Time for an alternator? Any other checks before I buy one? Regards[/QUOTE] Put a multi meter on the battery with the engine running to check the alternator output. 12.2 volts is not fully charged and will effect the stop start system. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Jan 25th, 2022, 05:27	#9
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Mine is a Bosch AGM type and only 18 months old. Anyhow after changing the alternator all fine until " engine service light came on and went into limp mode" The RAC man plugged in and wiped many codes! and about 3 mentioning (alternator) Since then all ok fingers crossed and the new alternator doing what it should. Having said that since I have had the car on many occasions a message saying ( window sensors blocked) has shown from time to time but gone away on its own! Last edited by Adrian B; Jan 25th, 2022 at 05:30.

Jan 14th, 2022, 08:42	#5
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Just started the car all bells and whistles on including headlights as it's -1oC out there! Within 2 mins another message appears on dash "stop/ start requires service and voltage in system down to 11.1 v. Looking into "my car" reason for message in driver support is charging!

Jan 20th, 2022, 09:06	#7
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Replaced alternator and now charging around 14.8v. Let's see

Jan 24th, 2022, 15:45	#8
bluey_xc90 Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Essex	I put a Bosch S5 battery on my v60 PE two years ago, and suspect it has been behind at least some of the electrical gremlins I've seen (car giving spurious error codes, canbus locking out). Think they are not actually that great a battery nowadays - I got mine from Eurocarparts btw. It wasn't holding a charge, worried was the alternator or battery management system, but since replacing with new genuine Volvo one seems much happier.

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