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by DrDootz
12 Oct 2010, 09:33
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: window regulator replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 4915

Re: window regulator replacement

With no experience it would be a tough job. The part itself is around $200. You have to take the door apart, drill out a bunch of rivets, place the part, and reinstall the rivets to hold the regulator in place. I did it on a 1999 S80 and it took about 3 hours. I had help from a pretty handy guy and ...
by DrDootz
03 Sep 2010, 08:14
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: 2002 Volvo S80
Replies: 1
Views: 1210

Re: 2002 Volvo S80

It is not a bad job. You have to remove the black shroud that is in front of the instrument cluster. There are 2 torx screws on the top and 2 on the bottom. Then you remove the instrument cluster itself. There are 4 torx screws, one at each corner. Be careful not to drop the bottom 2 when removing ...
by DrDootz
30 Aug 2010, 11:40
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: 2001 S80 Tool for serpentine belt removal
Replies: 27
Views: 14405

Re: 2001 S80 Tool for serpentine belt removal

You can do it yourself. I never did it before and took about 2.5 hours to remove it and 1.5 hours to put it back in. I used a breaker bar and 15 or 16mm socket to move the tension pulley. Once you release the pressure the belt comes right off. They have a supertine belt tool at Harbor Freight for ...
by DrDootz
29 Apr 2010, 09:10
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Plastic Rivets holding door panel in place
Replies: 3
Views: 1800

Re: Plastic Rivets holding door panel in place

I picked up a package of universal ones at Discount Auto for 6 for $2.99. I think they have them at Pep Boys also. I took one good one there and picked the universal one that was the same size. They worked great.

I think they are around $3 at the dealer, which is not that bad.

Good Luck, Dr Dootz
by DrDootz
02 Feb 2010, 21:14
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: S80 Headlamp wipers
Replies: 3
Views: 1128

Re: S80 Headlamp wipers

Thanks, guys. You are correct. When you use the washer the wipers on the headlights cycle. I tried it and it works.

Thanks for your quick response.

Regards,

DrDootz
by DrDootz
02 Feb 2010, 13:47
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: S80 Headlamp wipers
Replies: 3
Views: 1128

S80 Headlamp wipers

This may be simple but what controls the wipers on the S80 headlamps.
I could not find anything in the manual and they don't seem to ever go on.
Thanks for your help with this.

Regards,

DrDootz
by DrDootz
21 Oct 2009, 07:39
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: $2,200 to repair leaking power steering rack....
Replies: 21
Views: 28759

Re: $2,200 to repair leaking power steering rack....

Mine was leaking a quart every 40 miles. I just had it done last week on my S80 by a Indy shop. Dealer wanted $1100 for part and $700 for installation. Indy got used part for $300 and installed it for $450. It is alot of work. The car sub assembly must be dropped and the engine supported to replace ...
by DrDootz
10 Sep 2009, 11:27
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: 2001 S80 T6 - battery dead (again) when car is turned off
Replies: 7
Views: 4678

Re: 2001 S80 T6 - battery dead (again) when car is turned off

It could be the start of an alternator issue. You can do a basic alternator check with a voltmeter. If you don't have one you can get one at Harbor Freight for around $5. The battery is in the trunk but there is a battery "port" under the hood towards the back on the driver side under a red plastic ...
by DrDootz
19 Aug 2009, 14:01
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: rack n pinion question
Replies: 5
Views: 1713

Re: rack n pinion question

There is no software update for the steering rack. Volvo also calls it steering gear. Mine was leaking a quart every 40 miles. I just had it done this week on my S80 by a Indy shop. Dealer wanted $1100 for part and $700 for installation. Indy got used part for $300 and installed it for $450. It is ...
by DrDootz
19 Aug 2009, 13:47
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Clock light
Replies: 6
Views: 3089

Re: Clock light

There are 6 bulbs that light up different areas. There is one directly behind the clock display. The bulb assembly is around $6.50. On the S80, there are 2 screws that hold the black plastic shroud around the display. Then there are 4 T20 screws that hold the instrument module in. It pulls right out ...