THANKS so much for this!! Ive looked everywhere to try and find someone who's done a video on this and no one has yet but you!! This just popped up on my 2017 xc90 momentum. I will be saving $$$$ with this video! Thank You ❤️
Glad to help. The repair costs at the dealer are crazy, but they have the average guy trapped because we can't afford a $2,000 diagnostic tool for a single repair. Then you still need to go to them for the software updates! Let me know how you make out.
Great video, thanks! Mine has started with the warning light. I can’t help but feel it’s a bit of a Volvo facepalm moment to make it such a pain to ultimately replace a battery that should take less than 5 minutes.
Yeah, on the sedans (S90/S60) it's a 5 to 10 minute job, as the battery is on the floor between the spare tire well and the rear seats. Just pull up the carpet and the VCM is right there. The SUVs are a pain!
I got service in volvo xc90 week ago and service sed I want to change vcm batterys, everything working well and today change my self this small battery, but anyway still showing on screen, What's hapen 😮 ?
Hello. I noticed that your message alerting about the battery disappeared. I recently serviced my Volvo xc90, d5, powerpulse in Volvo dealer (UK). They updated the software as part of the service but highlighted the VCM battery problem quoting me stupid price to change it. If I change it myself following your video, would I still need a software update from Volvo after? Thank you.
No, just change the battery when "On Call Service Required" light comes on. Usually occurs when the car is about 6 years old. The software update just helps the battery last longer.
Thanks! I bought from this company on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/305130559187 New Genuine Volvo Auxiliary Battery (2017-2022) OE 31450445 I think it's the same for the XC90 and XC60, but eBay has a vehicle compatibility tool you can use to make sure it fits. Good luck!
What are the consequences of not replacing the vcm battery? Can it be done at a service shop, or is it dealership only? Cant find the cost of it online anywhere.
You don't have to replace the VCM battery, the On Call will still work as long as the main battery is on. However, the down side is the annoying light on the dash board, and the loss of back-up to the main battery when the car is turned off or if the main battery is rendered useless in an accident. Regarding replacement, anyone can replace the battery, however only the dealer can do the software update. The battery is generally available at the dealer and online at eBay or sites like FCP (Foreign Car Parts). There is additional detail in the text included with the video.
@quietcornertrailcam thank you for responding. I got the notification on the dash board AFTER the dealer updated my software (wasn't the reason why I took it in, but was part of the service I got). In that case, I would just need the replacement (based on my understanding). Problem is dealer wants to charge $500. My nearest auto repair shop can't do it, so im gonna have to keep calling and researching other shops. If I'm gonna do it myself, I'm gonna have to find a good day to do it. I got a busy schedule (hence why I go to shops)
@@TheoryofUltran It takes about and hour, but make sure you have the right tools, especially a guitar pick or panel removal tool to for the upper D pillar cover, you don't want to damage it with the tip of a screw driver.
THANKS so much for this!! Ive looked everywhere to try and find someone who's done a video on this and no one has yet but you!! This just popped up on my 2017 xc90 momentum. I will be saving $$$$ with this video! Thank You ❤️
Glad to help.
The repair costs at the dealer are crazy, but they have the average guy trapped because we can't afford a $2,000 diagnostic tool for a single repair. Then you still need to go to them for the software updates!
Let me know how you make out.
Great video, thanks! Mine has started with the warning light.
I can’t help but feel it’s a bit of a Volvo facepalm moment to make it such a pain to ultimately replace a battery that should take less than 5 minutes.
Yeah, on the sedans (S90/S60) it's a 5 to 10 minute job, as the battery is on the floor between the spare tire well and the rear seats. Just pull up the carpet and the VCM is right there. The SUVs are a pain!
Thank you.!!
Glad to help!
I got service in volvo xc90 week ago and service sed I want to change vcm batterys, everything working well and today change my self this small battery, but anyway still showing on screen, What's hapen 😮 ?
What you recommend for me ?
Sometime you also need the software update to get the light to go off.
Hello.
I noticed that your message alerting about the battery disappeared. I recently serviced my Volvo xc90, d5, powerpulse in Volvo dealer (UK). They updated the software as part of the service but highlighted the VCM battery problem quoting me stupid price to change it. If I change it myself following your video, would I still need a software update from Volvo after?
Thank you.
No, just change the battery when "On Call Service Required" light comes on. Usually occurs when the car is about 6 years old.
The software update just helps the battery last longer.
Wow great video - how long did it take?
Thanks, about an hour from start to finish.
It might take you a little less time if you follow the video closely.
thank you for the video great job, do you have link for battery ? or part number . thanks
Thanks!
I bought from this company on eBay:
www.ebay.com/itm/305130559187
New Genuine Volvo Auxiliary Battery (2017-2022) OE 31450445
I think it's the same for the XC90 and XC60, but eBay has a vehicle compatibility tool you can use to make sure it fits.
Good luck!
So just replacing the battery ”deleted” the service-message? No need to hook the car up to any computer/reader?
Yes, just replace the battery.
You should also get the software update from the dealer to prevent premature battery failure in the future.
What are the consequences of not replacing the vcm battery? Can it be done at a service shop, or is it dealership only? Cant find the cost of it online anywhere.
You don't have to replace the VCM battery, the On Call will still work as long as the main battery is on. However, the down side is the annoying light on the dash board, and the loss of back-up to the main battery when the car is turned off or if the main battery is rendered useless in an accident.
Regarding replacement, anyone can replace the battery, however only the dealer can do the software update. The battery is generally available at the dealer and online at eBay or sites like FCP (Foreign Car Parts).
There is additional detail in the text included with the video.
@quietcornertrailcam thank you for responding. I got the notification on the dash board AFTER the dealer updated my software (wasn't the reason why I took it in, but was part of the service I got). In that case, I would just need the replacement (based on my understanding). Problem is dealer wants to charge $500. My nearest auto repair shop can't do it, so im gonna have to keep calling and researching other shops.
If I'm gonna do it myself, I'm gonna have to find a good day to do it. I got a busy schedule (hence why I go to shops)
I just keep clearing the message on my dash as soon as I start the car. I'm so glad I won't have to go to the stealership now 😂
@@TheoryofUltran It takes about and hour, but make sure you have the right tools, especially a guitar pick or panel removal tool to for the upper D pillar cover, you don't want to damage it with the tip of a screw driver.
@@candicesmith2581 That's the spirit!