Hey Samer. Unfortunately, everything on these need to be reprogrammed (Volvo around here keeps calling it "upgrading" :D ) when replaced. Even just replacing the VCM battery needs a trip to the dealer. Well, at least the electronically connected stuff. You can replace the VCM yourself (it'...

The car sold today, $2,900 winning bid. That's about $3,830 out the door after fees. That doesn't include potential shipping costs and of course the money it's gonna take to fix it and replace all the maintenance items. Seems like too much to me, I thought it would be a tough sell at $1,000... Hopef...

Hi, I found a solution. The car only closes the air flaps if you press the lock button on your key fob. The solution is to give the acc signal only for a short period of time after the car has already been locked (like it is during the webasto heating cycle). This wakes up the CEM and CCM and opens ...

I am posting this so everyone can see as a baseline measurement. - 2005 XC90 2.5T with 132K miles. - "Brand-new" thermostat and heater core (Behr). - After a hot run (~ 30 miles). - Car idling on driveway at ~ 700 rpm. - Heat is off, cabin fan off. - This is to simulate "natural heat ...

I received my USB ports today and they fit the Volvo 12v lighter very nicely. I have yet to properly test the operation but data and power works, no speed tests done yet. These sit flush not like the genuine USB adapter, however they do not supply power, they are Female USB to Female USB and anodize...

So the C70 is a P1 chassis and is different to the S60 (P2) and 99 V70 XC (P80). They are related to the Mazda3 and Ford Focus of the era. As I always recommend, have the car inspected by a Volvo dealer or specialist. The $200 or so will save you a potential fortune in possible repairs. Having spent...

My best car purchase was almost 30k , because 14 years later, it led to me MVS….friends , family, and Scots!

Took the T5 on its first hot 75 mph run to East Moriches. 75 mph in the LIE slow lane

Yesterday was a beautiful fall day here in CT and the perfect chance to take out the Capri for the last drive of the season. After that it was time to "winterize" the car, which really means just filling up the tank and increasing the tire pressure to help prevent flat spots. IMG_4981.jpg

I need to warn you about valet key minutiae... - In 99% of the time, you will be fine but... - If the wiring loom feeding the trunk is cracked, there is no electrical signal to the trunk actuator and license plate bulbs...you cannot open the trunk using the rubber pad near the license plate. - Ditto...

Yes, in 1997 the GLT got a light pressure turbo. In 1996 it was naturally aspirated.
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