In conclusion, replacing the entire rear harness was surely the way to go. I sourced one from a local pick & pull yard for about $47 USD. As I was installing it I also wrapped all exposed portions of it with high temp electrical cloth tape (thanks for the suggestion by Vova). Aside from pouring ...

Paging @RickHaleParker , anyone heard from this guy lately? Wealth of knowledge. I don't need anything just doing a wellness check.

Well that time of the year again when I get a chance to rub tires with some of the "upper crust". Needless to say, I parked around the corner. IMG_20250409_113733753_HDR.jpg IMG_20250409_113759362_HDR.jpg IMG_20250409_112700051_HDR.jpg IMG_20250409_112644550_HDR.jpg IMG_20250409_111857130_...

Last update: after trying with up to 3 different relays, I read online about another common problem of these old Volvos that leads to a similar problem than mine: a defective antenna ring. I installed a new one 5 days ago and so far I haven't experienced the no-start problem again (knock on wood). S...

The Grey 104/108 relay does have an extra connector than stock green one. I pulled another J relay, from under dash, but don't know if its different. There is a plug behind the panel next to rear fog light switch, Plugs for fog lights are near front valance. You need special trim like the one I foun...

Mark that solved, sorry for that i didn't follow up. Had a lot of work this weekend.


I needed to place the other car's central locking relay. That was the solution.

He’s fine. Busy stages of life.

Hello,I have the same kind of roof rack but silver color from junkyard back in 2021 the rubber at upper clamp were rotten and falling apart,luckily I had some of rubber safety mat got it from HFT ,so I cut it to the shape of the upper clamp and it works great til now no problem, and to tighten the c...

Interesting history tidbit: Some of the first generations of the Ford Explorer were death traps. They reduced the amount of strength in the roof after its initial release, despite engineers concerns, probably in order to save weight and increase fuel economy. They made it so bad that it'll crumple l...

I posted info on this topic in this forum but I will post again re checking ATF with engine Hot/Running (what the book says) versus engine Cold/Off (based on my observation). I now check ATF with engine Off/Cold bc it is much safer (no risk of burning my fingers). Let's say before a long trip, all I...