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Volvo Repair Category: Interior, Seats, Dash, Remotes, Switches, Interior Bulbs
Aftermarket Heated Seats
“I don’t handle the cold well, and this is our second Ohio Winter. After last year I swore I’d have remote start and heated seats before I went through another Ice Age. I got the remote start done back in … Continue reading
Dash bulb part #s and Instructions
So I did the gear change in my odometer. Everything went real smooth thanks to this site. But the next time I went out after dark I realized that I popped all but one of my dash lights. They were … Continue reading
Long Term Ownership Opinion of a 2000 S80
Are Older S80′s “Lemons”? My mother-in-law used to sell Volvos, and my wife was impressed by the Volvo safety record, so we were originally very favorably disposed toward Volvo and they had an opportunity to have a customer for life, … Continue reading
Dual Auto Down Power Windows 850
Ever wanted to have the auto-down feature on more than just your drivers side window? Well here’s how to make that happen! What you’ll need…. Torx 25, Torx 20, or Torx 15 (depending on your setup) 8mm socket (sometimes required) … Continue reading
V70 Drivers Door Power Window Switch Repair
Windows going up and down ok except for one that will not always go up? It might be a VERY easy fix, detailed in the Volvo Forum tutorial. All you need is a small amount of technical skill. And a … Continue reading
Sticky Automatic Shifter? Here’s Your Cheap Fix.
I had the sticky shifter problem , broken button, and I just could not see spending $38 on a replacement button. Off to the local pick and pull. Seems like all, or most, of the buttons on the 70 series … Continue reading
How to Upgrade Switches to LED Bulbs
Dashboard lamp DIY LED conversion “After making the first one, I got a lot faster – I can make one every 2-3 minutes now. So I started an assembly line, and replaced all the lamps in all the switches along … Continue reading
Interior Overhead LED Lights DIY Tutorial
How to put LED bulbs in the overhead lights in your Volvo 850, and probably the whole 850/S70/V70/XC70/C70 family up to year 2000. I say probably because there’s a good chance the bulbs are the same across those models. Detailed DIY instructions … Continue reading
Volvo 850 Headliner Repair DIY Tutorial w/ Pics
Here is a fantastic do it yourself headliner repair, detailed, with pictures. The author is MVS member Red Arrow, and his car is an 850, but the concepts you can apply to any car. When spraying the 3M adhesive do … Continue reading