Confirming -
Automatics have an extra set of contacts for
the shift lever interface release solenoid.
If you don't depress the brake pedal,
the car won't let you shift out of Park.

You should be Good to Go for a stick!

I was told by someone my car can only accept Kenwood systems. Is this true?? Absolutely not. You can drop pretty much any single or double DIN in that dash. If you go single, there are pockets available to fill the extra DIN space. There are numerous write-ups on this and other Volvo forums. Cliff ...

Real wood was also offered for x70 dashes. SPENDY! Woodline Dash Panels - Volvo Accessories - X70_total_FR_GB_NL_DE.pdf Wood-Effect Dash Panels - Volvo Accessories - X70_total_FR_GB_NL_DE.pdf . The entire P80 Accessories catalog is still around at VCOA. Grab it while it's still around: https://acces...

Oldie, but a Goodie!
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Grab a pen and paper and you
can list the pull for your tool tray.
If you have an inspection cam,
( $20 on line for most phones
or tablets ) you can even see
what you’re doing scraping
the water pump gasket!

We live in magical times...

If the lights were dim and brightened when you turned the key, that sounds kind of like a sticky relay contact to me. I'm surprised that no other systems were affected, though. Relays 105, 106 and 107 are identical, making it pretty easy to pull and swap them to isolate and see if the problem follow...

If you'd like to extend the life of your replacement OEM 6" drivers in all of the corners, start thinking about adding a subwoofer to carry the load. If you really turn it up, some bass-blockers for the mids and highs may help, too. If you're really picky about your sound, but would like to kee...

Why is it so good? To be 100% honest, I just like the mechanical way the CD changer works. Sound wise, the SC-900/901 units have no in-built amplifiers, so you need the external amp for them to produce sound. You can plug them in to the standard wiring, they will switch on, but you won't get any so...

I'm replacing the SC-816 headunits in two of my 2000 V70 base models and have some questions about the audio system. I've attached a diagram which claimed to be for a 2000 V70 for reference. 1. What are these two wires which look like antenna connectors? The diagram shows C1 and C2 which appear to ...