I have stopped many roof tops at any position in its travel and never had a problem. The top is closed, never use it again or get VIDA or a higher end OBd tool to read any codes. Tops are not that easy to diagnose and repair. I have seen more sensor codes in the…
Up for sale is my 2007 XC70. I purchased the car 2015 with 79,000 miles. I’m the second owner of car and I have taken great care of it, from maintenance, to it always being stored in my climate controlled garage, to making passengers knock their shoes clean before stepping in. Never hauled anything in…
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Holy cannoli, now that’s a build. My only suggestion would be – what about looking towards weight reduction and/or Aero. Weight reduction: 2 piece front/rear rotors, Aluminum parts, etc. Hopefully I am not taking too much liberty with your statement of “Open to suggestions” because.. well, yeah, below. lol. Aero: Front wheel well aero-curtain, functional…
As I just finished this project on my v40, I thought I’d do a simple write up on how to swap an m56 5 speed from Volvo 850’s into a s40 or v40 with various stateside parts. I will not include every step to this process, but instead focus on the grey areas I ran…
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Since fall ball season ended and the light output was really not great with the lenses in this condition, I prioritized getting the lenses restored. I used a 3M kit that had pretty much every sanding disc needed (500, 800, 1000, 3000, and polishing pad). I also purchased some 320 grit discs to really remove…
My experience with the siren models and door modules Stuff already in this blank. _______________________________________(ABOUT SIREN MODULES) (1) I get my siren modules from a local junk yard. Easiest ones to get are those on wrecks involving the right front fender that has seperated or has been sold. Nonetheless, removal is not difficult, just knuckle…
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This post shows the steps to replace the damper motor module/climate blend motor/air flap motor actuator/electrical motor/stepper motor/temperature damper servo motor/blend door that controls the left side temperature if it has gotten stuck, without removing the dashboard. This is a destructive repair and does require cutting away plastic to reach the motor and replace it….
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I’m 120 miles from home, visiting my wife’s side of the family in the middle of Michigan (below freezing at night, above freezing during the days this week). Our 2004 XC90 with the B6294T started making a soft tapping sound from the timing cover and I found the timing belt has a slice across it…
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I’ve had my T5M for 15 years now. It immediately filled the void that formed when my T-Bird SC manual was stolen and stripped that Japanese cars just couldn’t fill. Currently 180K, mechanically sound, but really starting to make me feel I drive a hoopty, because the list is long. I feel overwhelmed so I…
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MAHWAH, NJ (November 13, 2024) – Two Volvo car models, the 2025 Volvo EX30 and the new and improved 2025.5 Volvo XC90, have been selected by Newsweek as winners of ‘America’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles 2025’ award. The Volvo EX30 is the first small premium electric SUV from the Swedish brand. It is designed…
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