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by motormikeyman
22 Aug 2023, 10:48
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Stuck in Park
Replies: 19
Views: 14907

Re: Stuck in Park

It is possible the mechanism inside your shift knob is broken. You can press the button but it will not pull up the release rod. Sometimes it will work, sometimes it won't. They are easy to change and you can get a good used one on Ebay for $40-$50.
by motormikeyman
21 Aug 2023, 11:24
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Slight vibration when driving fast and going up hill.
Replies: 6
Views: 11708

Re: Slight vibration when driving fast and going up hill.

In my case, it turned out to be cheap tires. I was running Starfire tires, balanced properly, and would get a vibration on pulling up a hill at those same speeds. Replaced all the usual suspects- vibration less, but still there. I replaced the tires and went with Falken tires, vibration completely g...
by motormikeyman
05 Jun 2023, 14:10
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Bumper and trim restore? What do I use?
Replies: 20
Views: 1858

Re: Bumper and trim restore? What do I use?

I just did mine over the weekend, have been using Car Guys for 3 years. It works really well if you follow the instructions and apply it when the temps are above 70F or so. Lasts about 6-8 months and a bottle will do 2 applications unless your plastic is really shot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FR...
by motormikeyman
22 May 2023, 12:30
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Rain Sensor Diagnosis/Journey 08 S60
Replies: 3
Views: 552

Re: Rain Sensor Diagnosis/Journey 08 S60

Or you could just unplug it and your wipers will work like normal.
by motormikeyman
05 May 2023, 09:20
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Bumper / rubber / trim goop scam?
Replies: 4
Views: 348

Re: Bumper / rubber / trim goop scam?

I use Car Guys plastic restorer. It lasts 6 to 8 months and looks really good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071F ... UTF8&psc=1

You get about 2 applications per bottle for a wagon
by motormikeyman
03 May 2023, 10:57
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 06 V70 won't come out of park
Replies: 4
Views: 500

Re: 06 V70 won't come out of park

You will need to replace your shifter knob- very easy 5 minute job. Something breaks inside and it will not actuate the release rod to get it out of park. At least that's what it was in my case.
by motormikeyman
25 Apr 2023, 14:17
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Door compatibility question 06’ XC70
Replies: 1
Views: 487

Re: Door compatibility question 06’ XC70

It should work. You will have to reprogram the driver door module for the window to work properly most likely.
by motormikeyman
25 Apr 2023, 14:12
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: Loving new to me V50 T5 AWD. 136K. Now spooked abrupt noise I've never heard
Replies: 12
Views: 2325

Re: Loving new to me V50 T5 AWD. 136K. Now spooked abrupt noise I've never heard

Is the noise your ABS pump engaging? Your traction control could be coming on as the result of a bad wheel sensor or ring perhaps? The sway bar end link will make a knocking sound over bumps but not much more.
by motormikeyman
20 Dec 2022, 11:01
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: High pitched screeching sound?
Replies: 5
Views: 887

Re: High pitched screeching sound?

Have you ever had the PCV system serviced? That can make a sound like this when it is getting blocked up.
by motormikeyman
14 Nov 2022, 14:02
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2004 s60 R lights won’t shut off.
Replies: 11
Views: 1184

Re: 2004 s60 R lights won’t shut off.

I am pretty sure the parking lights stay on all the time by default. It's a Volvo safety thing.