Background: ----------- Over the years, I have repaired, replaced or upgraded the audio systems in countless cars, including several of my (so far) five Volvos. From this, I was able to gleen insight into Volvo's system approach and their different audio designs. This is based on my two different S6...

One of the worries about driving an early 960 is that skinny 21mm timing belt and the short change interval of 50k miles. It always made me worry that it can snap toward the end of its service life or just simply cost me more time in repairs due to the short interval. I took a gamble that paid off b...

I finally decided to fix an annoying problem that I was having for a while when basically there is no brake assist when engine is cold. I know there were some other posts dealing with this issue but I thought that would be very helpful to write a detailed tutorial with pictures about how to diagnose...

1. With on level surface, measure the distance between Fender and Center of Hub. In this case, it is 15": https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/download/file.php?id=10892 2. Then with car on jackstand: - Use a floor jack below the control arm and jack it up until you get 15" - Note also...

These HU's are 15 year old tech. They aren't "update-able". They only play "audio" CD's. Once an SC-900/901 leaves the Alpine plant, that's it. Mp3 and other formats won't read. Just burn your disc in basic CD format, be sure you finalize and you should be good to go. There are p...

A lens cleaning disk didn't worked for me. Instead, clean the lens with an earbud and all your CD reading problem will be over. At least that whats happened to me. Check this topic to see some picture on how to find the lens:

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 33&t=43748

Or upload them to me and I'll attach them to your post. throw them in an email to [email protected].

I found this information to be very helpful. I'm including photos of my experience which will hopefully help you if you decide to replace your own pump. Remove the seat and pull back the carpet and insulation pad. iphone old 002.jpg Mark the location where you plan to cut the access panel. (look und...

Does the car have pressure at the fuel rail, with the key turned on? If it does, then look elsewhere for the problem e.g. cam position sensor or crank position sensor (check if the wires are getting spark), or ignition parts. only 1 fuel pump on an R Fuel pump is accessed through a port under the re...

Again, I am doing this from memory.....and a montage of my experience with my HU-650 and my HU-615 and my other-year S40, so I might be a little foggy on my details. OK,l so the HU-615 has two DIN connectors. One is a 6-pin and thats for the pre-amp outputs. The other is an 8-pin and thats for exter...