How to test S80 2 speed fan.

[Tom Post]

I have a 2000 Volvo S80 T6 that is overheating with the air
conditioning on. I first suspected the thermostat, but was told there
have been problems with the 2 speed engine fan. Any ideas on how to
troubleshoot the fan, before just getting a new one.

Thanks!

 

[G Klein]

With the ac on you should have a power going to the single purple wire when
the ac is on this is the signal wire from the engine control module if there
is power & the fan does not work there is your answer plus the fan may only
run@ a low speed which means that the fan is on its way out there was a
service campaign for this I do not remember what number it was but will look
it up the campaign was # 110 you have to have your Volvo dealer check your
vehicle vin to determine if your car qualifies for this service campaign
if you can give a I-Mail Address I can send the bulletin to you
Glenn

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[Steve & Amy Bernth]

Just saw something today about Volvo issuing a recall for something like
this. Check with your dealer before you buy any parts.

 

[camshaft]

Got this off another forum. This may apply, so see your dealership. Best
of luck.... Cam

DETROIT (Reuters) - Volvo Cars is recalling 460,000 vehicles globally
because of defective radiator cooling fans that can overheat and cause
fires, the automaker said on Monday.


The recall affects 1999-2001 model-year S60, S80 cars and the V70 and V70
Cross Country wagons.

Around 150,000 cars are being recalled in the United States, Volvo spokesman
James Hope said.

Other large markets affected are Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom and the
Netherlands.

Volvo is part of the Premier Automotive Group, Ford Motor Co.'s stable of
luxury European brands.

The defective cooling fan units in U.S. cars have led to seven fires, Hope
said. No injuries have been linked to the recall, he added.

Volvo S80 and V70 cars from the 1999-2001 model years have been recalled in
the United States previously for other defects

 

[Tom Post]

I have a 2000 Volvo S80 T6 that is overheating with the air
conditioning on. I first suspected the thermostat, but was told there
have been problems with the 2 speed engine fan. Any ideas on how to
troubleshoot the fan, before just getting a new one.

Thanks!

Yesterday I contacted my local Volvo dealership (McDonald Volvo) and
was told they DO NOT have any recalls and I should schedule an
appointment, the cost will be approx $650.00 (I am out of warranty).
Today armed with your replies I again spoke with the service advisor
who said there is nothing they can do until Volvo prioritizes the
recall and my VIN number is populated in the system.
I called Volvo Customer Care line 1-800-458-1552 and was told with an
existing problem I will be placed in the system. Called back my local
Volvo dealership and will have the repair/replacement done at no cost
on Tuesday. Hope these details will help someone else. Thank you all.