2004 V70 AWD t2.5 wagon I also have very dim lights lately. Had a battery at the end of its life so I replaced and lights still dim. I measure 11.69 volts at both low beam plugs. Is this close enough to the 12v or do I have a volt supply problem? I checked the charging system with measurements at t...

CBV likely not connected and/or wastegate misadjusted or plain hooked up wrong.

I think this will be a Misha type question.

Could be the position of the blower motor moving due to a bad bearing...

Looks like a 1/2" breaker bar that had a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter on it. Better off with black iron (impact) sockets for dealing with wheel lugs whenever possible.

Sounds like it may have failed fully with both sensor channels having went bad or a board issue (likely a bad 5V regulator would be my guess.) Someone with more experience on this will confirm/deny.

Might be able to get a pavilion in Schoharie - have used there many times for family reunions. Likely could fit ~70 vehicles without issue.

Some VW's have something similar - believe I ran into this on a Jetta.

Worst case scenario - I believe the whole housing can be removed from the engine. Obviously this too isn't fun... That's the, I'm taking my ball and going home scenario. All else fails, cover half of the front of the radiator with cardboard until you can get it off - any heat that is more than you ...