Volvo 240 Tailgate Chomped My Wires

A common problem on 240 estates (wagons) is breakdown of the wiring to the rear lights and heated rear screen due to bad design. The wiring runs around the hinge on the tailgate and eventually wears through. This is a … Continue reading →

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1. Fix Tailgate Rattle Once and For All
2. 850 Wagon Tailgate Strut Replacement Tutorial
3. Where to Run Stereo Wires

Aftermarket HID Bulbs Produce Glare

So I put in one HID bulb and left in a stock halogen bulb. I walked down the road and got a subjective sense of comparative glare, and I also videotaped the beams on a wall. My conclusion is that … Continue reading →

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1. Headlight Bulbs and E-Code (European) Lenses
2. “Drop In” HID Conversions are Dangerous? Illegal?
3. Replace Bi Xenon Bulb

“Drop In” HID Conversions are Dangerous? Illegal?

Why Aftermarket HIDs May Not Be a Good Idea He was giving you a hard time because you were blinding him with your illegally modified lamps. There may be ways to somewhat reduce the glare, but drop-in HID’s are illegal … Continue reading →

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1. Fog Light Troubleshooting
2. S80 “Bulb Failure Position Indicator”
3. Headlight Projectors – A Substitute for HID?

Headlight Wipers – Fix or Forget? S70, V70, 850

This morning I got under the hood and after a more thorough inspection, I noticed that one of the engine grounds was oxidized straight through. Went to autozone got 2, changed them out, and $12 later both wipers are working … Continue reading →

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1. Fix for Slow Wipers on 850, V70, S70 and XC70s
2. Fix Chattering Wipers
3. Delay wiper upgrade for 850 / V70 models

Replace Bi Xenon Bulb

How to Replace Bi Xenon Bulb, XC70 The Xenon (HID) dipped bulb (“low beam” in the US) on drivers side [UK] needs to be replaced on my 2005 XC70.The good news is that I’ve bought one for half the cost … Continue reading →

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1. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons
2. 1998 Volvo V70 Instrument Cluster Removal/Bulb Change
3. S80 “Bulb Failure Position Indicator”

Headlight Bulbs and E-Code (European) Lenses

Which Headlight Bulbs to Get + E-Code Lens Discussion Bulbs like the Philips Silverstar or almost anything PIAA that have a coating to change the color output are going to by definition, put out LESS light than an un-coated bulb. … Continue reading →

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1. Removing S80 headlight lenses for cleaning
2. New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny
3. Replacement/Upgrade Headlight Choices: E-code vs. DOT

850 / V70 Wagon Tail Light Polishing

I figured it would be worth a shot, as I wasn’t ready and willing to shell out $75-$100 on each “new to me” used lens on Ebay, nor the $275 I saw for an aftermarket kit. What was the wost … Continue reading →

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1. Restore Sun-Faded Tail Lights
2. Volvo Wagon or Mercedes Wagon?
3. 850 Wagon Tailgate Strut Replacement Tutorial

Replacing Headlight Lens on a 1994 850

This is an easy to follow writeup on how to replace the headlight lens on a Volvo 850. Replacing headlight lens on a 1994 850 Related posts:Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades Condensation in the headlight assy Front Corner Lens &/or Bulb … Continue reading →

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1. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades
2. Condensation in the headlight assy
3. Front Corner Lens &/or Bulb Replacent

HID Error Code Eliminators

Assuming your car has stock 55w wiring: -A 35w HID kit will need the BOW3 eliminator. -A 55w HID kit will not need the BOW3 eliminator. Alert! New addition to the forum topic Error Code Eliminators by MVS Contributor (thank you!) … Continue reading →

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1. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons
2. Speed Sensor A: Error Code P0500
3. Removing S80 headlight lenses for cleaning

Headlight Projectors – A Substitute for HID?

We’ve covered here in the MVS Volvo Forum many posts about improving Volvo headlights and illumination: headlight bulbs, replacing dull headlight reflectors, installing HID kits, corner light cosmetic mods, side marker lights, even fog light troubleshooting. Among these, the most important for … Continue reading →

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1. Removing S80 headlight lenses for cleaning
2. Condensation in the headlight assy
3. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades

Dull headlights, what’s the cheap fix?

Where to go for inexpensive, DIY improvement in light? SilverStars? E-code glass? jewel headlights? HID Xenons? I have a 98 S70 and the headlights are really not very powerful at all. I can drive with my brights on and nobody … Continue reading →

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1. New Headlights – A Good Brand
2. New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny
3. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons

How To Paint Your Turn Signals

Time + Orange Modeling Paint + Foam Brush No money for the substantial, classy jewel headlight + egg crate grille freshening? Try this much-less-expensive job. I started out wet sanding with 600 grit and then working up to 1500. There … Continue reading →

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1. Turn signal, hazard lights fix
2. Restoring Oxidized Paint
3. Restore Sun-Faded Tail Lights

New Grille, Headlights and Foglights

How to Freshen Your Volvo’s Look with Jewel Headlights Who says you’re stuck with the way your 1990s Volvo looks? Take a look at Volvo Forum member georgeleedom‘s remarkable 1999 Volvo S70 front end update. This is simply an outstanding … Continue reading →

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1. Condensation in Headlights
2. New Headlights – A Good Brand
3. Fix your own fuel pump relay

Replacement/Upgrade Headlight Choices: E-code vs. DOT

There are currently FOUR different types of lights available. 1) E-Code (aka european) “jewel” lights 2) DOT (aka US Department of Transportation approved) “jewel” lights 3) E-Code “fluted” lights 4) DOT “fluted” lights. Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens Related posts:Speed … Continue reading →

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1. Speed Sensor A: Error Code P0500
2. Condensation in the headlight assy
3. Make your own Code Reader!

Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons

When I purchased the car the previous owner just put Xenon headlights in this car which has the ballasts to increase the Voltage for the light bulbs. I couldn’t get passed the warning light, my wife wasn’t too worried about … Continue reading →

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1. Bulb Failure Position Light
2. Aftermarket HID kit guide
3. S80 “Bulb Failure Position Indicator”

HID’s….

Which HID Headlights to Buy Adding aftermarket Xenons to your Volvo can be a minefield of what to buy, where to buy it and what to do with it when the package arrives. Then there is the legality angle you … Continue reading →

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1. Aftermarket HID kit guide
2. How to change Haldex fluid on AWD P2 Volvos
3. New Headlights – A Good Brand

Aftermarket HID kit guide

...it involves drilling a 2mm hole onto a resistor on pin 3 second groove. This might scare you, but I've tried it, and it isn't as difficult as it seems. Continue reading →

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1. Replacing Speakers: A Complete Guide
2. New Panasonic Aftermarket Stereo
3. Bulb Failure Position Light

Condensation in the headlight assy

S60 headlamp lens removal I have an 02 S60 with water inside the headlight…I suspect the seal is shot and it’s just a matter of applying some silicon sealant around the gasket, but could somebody explain in detail how I … Continue reading →

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1. Removing S80 headlight lenses for cleaning
2. Condensation in Headlights
3. Replace a Headlight on a 2003 V/XC 70

Turn signal, hazard lights fix

A component level fix for the failure prone hazard / turn signal relay in the early S/V series cars.  Fix the switch yourself for under $2.00. You need to remove the hazard push button from the unit, gently pry behing … Continue reading →

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1. S80 Turn Signal Fuse Numbers
2. Replace Trunk Struts Tutorial
3. Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio

Installing sidemarkers, 1996 854 GLT

Information on installing side markers for a Volvo 850/70 series car not equipped with them. The corner lights come out by releasing a single spring. Use a flashlight to see the hook for the spring to disassemble and re-assembly. The … Continue reading →

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1. Warning lights come on During Acceleration
2. Air Pump Fix Tutorial
3. Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement