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by Michael37
01 Dec 2002, 18:07
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Thinking of buying a cd changer? read this 1st.
Replies: 2
Views: 2939

Thinking of buying a cd changer? read this 1st.

If you do not own a Volvo that was purchased with a factory cd changer, but are considering getting one, here is a tip for you. I had a factory am/fm cassette player (in a '93 850). I wanted the cd changer that went with it. I went to Volvo and asked the price. He told me $900 (canadian dollars). I ...
by Michael37
01 Dec 2002, 17:53
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: CD changer
Replies: 3
Views: 2343

Carlos.....DO NOT BUY A VOLVO FACTORY CD CHANGER!!!!!!!! It will cost you steep and it is good for nothing but you Volvo. If you ever trade for another make than Volvo, you will just be giving them a cd changer. Alpind cd changer are 100% compatible with Volvo. All that is needed is a simple adapter...
by Michael37
01 Dec 2002, 17:42
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Radio
Replies: 1
Views: 2082

Find out the price first, Andre. I am unsure if you absolutely wish to keep the factory original or not, But I hate to even imagine what Volvo is asking for a new factory radio. I found my reception to be below average by todays standards ('93 850) so I was considering adding the Volvo cd changer to...
by Michael37
25 Nov 2002, 20:25
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Bolt pattern
Replies: 4
Views: 2832

while you are at it, I have a 93 850...I assume it is north american because I bought it in canada...what is that bolt pattern?? Also, do you know of any other makes of automobiles who use the same pattern? Such as Ford? GM? I only as because the local paper always has someone selling a set of mags....
by Michael37
25 Nov 2002, 20:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: '93 850 check engine light
Replies: 3
Views: 2450

'93 850 check engine light

I just purchased my first volvo 3 weeks ago, and I love it. I "was" a mechanic by trade, but that was many years ago before all of these "electronic" gizmos came out. I fixed a couple of things on it, such as replacing the rear shock mounts, replace the hood latch that was sticki...