Boost Gauge Install DIY

How to Install a Boost Gauge This Volvo Forum topic covers installation of a boost gauge. Your model of Volvo might be different from the photos and description, but the concepts are there. Wiring, routing the vacuum tube, it’s all … Continue reading →

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1. Diagnose Low/No Boost on a Turbo Volvo
2. Boost for a Light Pressure Turbo
3. 2000 V40 Temp Gauge Erratic and Engine Surging

Snow Cables — Too cramped Wheel Wells?

I have taken the Volvo and have installed cables without issue many time. I just use the SCC snow cables for $23 at Amazon or $50 something every where else and they work fine if installed right, but that goes … Continue reading →

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1. XC70 2005 Rear Wheel Drive Not Engaging
2. Did You Break The Wheel Lugs?!
3. Fixing Wheel Noise

850 ’97 roof rack suggestions

My ’97 850 has no factory racks or rain gutters. Was was wondering what is best brand or works best for these roofs? Thule, Yakima, Inno? Can you even get the Volvo OEM Rails? This would be nice for looks … Continue reading →

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1. Roof Rack Installation Notes
2. Discussion on Volvo 850, 70 Roof Racks
3. Repairing the roof/windshield trim

The OEM Stereo Change Out to Newer

Here is a great write-up on how to take the old stereo out and change it with something newer. It includes how the double din space is dealt with....thanks, luketrash....nice pictures! ! Continue reading →

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1. Reading OBDII Codes: 1997 and Newer
2. How To Change a Starter
3. 850 and V/S70 Shock Change Checklist

Connect Your iPod to Your Volvo

Experiences of Volvo owners connecting their iPods to their Volvo radios. Continue reading →

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1. Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo
2. Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo
3. How To Hardwire An iPod To an S40/V40

Discussion on Volvo 850, 70 Roof Racks

We've looked at the Volvo, Yakima and Thule products. It looks like all of the towers attach with clips to the top of the doors... Continue reading →

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1. Replace Trunk Struts Tutorial

Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo

Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo This Volvo Forum post covers the early years of getting iPods and iPhones to transmit sound to your Volvo stereo. Tape cassette adaptors, FM transmitters, and even a few specific products like JVC KSPD100 … Continue reading →

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1. How To Hardwire An iPod To an S40/V40
2. Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo

How To Hardwire An iPod To an S40/V40

I have actually wired my iPod into my S40's stereo. It wasn't easy to figure out what I needed to do it, but the install itself was pretty easy once I had the parts... Continue reading →

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1. Hardwire Your iPod to Your Volvo