Switched last night. Thanks for the kind words, gnalan. Hope things get better for you.

Best bet is change the thermostat first, burp the system and go from there.

Let the engine get warm at idle and turn on the heater (yes, and don't look at 90F outside). If you get HOT air, then water pump is OK and thermostat is the prime suspect. But not the only.

You stated that one hose is hotter that the other right? That could be a sign that your radiator has hit the end of it's life. Here's the right radiator for your model, and they also have a cheaper one for $105 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-radiator-s60-v70-xc70-s80-s70-31319056 I think the...

Look closer at the two wires going to the coolant temp sensor connector on the stat housing. Or maybe the sensor is shot

You've got a sensor or sensor wiring issue.

This video may help.

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If the ECU check finds failed wire or missing connector (an electrical issue), the (DIM) displays an engine related stop warning immediately upon engine start. LIMP HOME is activated for safety.

Yikes. Modern engines with alloys don’t like overheats. You can ease the tension of seeing the gauge or Rex light with a no contact IR temp reader to map out temps in your engine so you can know where things should be

Sounds like a good reference thread

The rear. Bracket is redundant and isn’t the problem If you still have your old starter make some measurements on the gear and pinion to see if it matches your old. It’s definitely true that the rebuild quality has deteriorated and wrong parts can be used even from “ reputable “ rebuilders. I did ha...

you shouldnt have to adjust it, i swapped my starter and noticed i could pull the gear out easily by hand (worn throw out spring) compared to the used replacement which was very difficult.