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thomasflame4
XC70 rough cold starts
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thomasflame4 (Author)
Yeah, that's exactly it! Once it warms up, it runs perfectly fine. Cold air from the vents is also a good description! Where was the heater located and what did you do to fix it?
ludwigmaier25
Mine was the PTC element itself. If I remember correctly, it sits somewhere near the blower motor, but I didn't fix it myself. I took it to a workshop because I wasn't sure how to replace it. They confirmed it was a faulty heater and replaced it. Issue solved!
thomasflame4 (Author)
Okay, thanks for the confirmation. I was hoping it was something simple, but a defective electric auxiliary heater makes sense. I'll book it in at the workshop this week. The estimated repair cost is around 350€, so let's hope that fixes it!
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ludwigmaier25
Hey! I have an XC70 too, and that sounds suspiciously like the PTC heater issue I had last winter. I was getting cold air blowing from the vents even after the engine warmed up a bit, and the car felt sluggish. Does the car eventually run fine after it warms up?