Issues with Inconsistent Ride Height and Bounce in '09 Volvo V70 Diesel

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a strange issue on my '09 Volvo V70 diesel. Lately, I've noticed the ride height isn't constant and the car's bouncing more than usual. I suspect the door contact signal might be off, but that's just a hunch. Has anyone faced something similar or can guide me on this? Were you able to resolve it at a repair shop and what was your experience like? Any tip would be appreciated.

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Hey there, had a comparable issue with my '07 Volvo XC90 a couple years back. I'm not an expert, but I've got some experience under my belt. The ride height inconsistency and bounce reminded me of the trouble I ran into. Like you, I guessed the issue but when I went to my local workshop, it turned out the cable/plug connection was defective. Cost me 155 Euro to sort it out. All good since then. Just wondering, have you checked your shock absorbers and struts? Make sure to provide more details about your vehicle's condition such as mileage, last service, etc. It'll help me understand your situation better. Keep us posted!

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That's interesting. Didn't think that could be the problem, appreciated your input. My V70 has currently done about 185,795 KM. The last service was routine, nothing out of the ordinary came up then. I'll definitely take a look at the shock absorbers and struts. Might book it in at my local garage soon. Will keep you in the loop, cheers!

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Hey again, thanks for providing more details about your V70. Based on your mileage, there's a decent chance that your shock absorbers and struts might need replacing. My XC90 needed some love around that kilometre count too, the poor ol' girl. Another thing to mull over - since diesels are a bit heavier in the front, the front shocks might go first. That might be the cause of your uneven ride height and excessive bouncing. Anyway, your local garage will tell you precisely what's going wrong. Also remember, while cables and plugs were the culprit in my case, it could be totally different for your V70. It's a game of detective work. So don’t get too hung up on replicating my solution. Every car has its own personality, after all! I hope it's not a massive pain to get sorted. Keep us updated with what you find out, yea? Safe driving out there.

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Good thinking. Absolutely agree, no two cars are the same. I've booked the car for diagnostics at my garage, and I reckon the front shock absorbers might present a problem. If there are any updates, I'll share for sure. Your insights have been super helpful—fingers crossed it's not too painful on the wallet! Thanks for taking the time to help me out and for the wishes, drive safe as well!

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