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- 23 Jul 2019, 07:17
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Trailer lighting wiring
- Replies: 2
- Views: 501
Trailer lighting wiring
Can someone show me how to wire up a trailer lighting. The fuse panel locate in the truck left side has a fuse said for trailer (20A) and three spare electrical plugs. Are there plug use for trailer lighting? Thank you very much.
- 21 Nov 2018, 13:56
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Replace heater core
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1001
Replace heater core
Please advise if there are any instruction (with photos if available) of how to replace a heater core for 2001 Volvo S80 2.9L. And does the coolant require to be drained? Thank you very much.
- 21 Oct 2018, 04:50
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Cooling system pressurized
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4526
Re: Cooling system pressurized
I rented the chemical test kit from Autozone and performed several tests from the overflow tank. All tests came back negative with no indication of a blown head gasket (assuming that I done correctly). I also checked inside the oil cap, it too, appeared to be normal. I've replaced the thermostat. I ...
- 22 Sep 2018, 08:23
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Cooling system pressurized
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4526
Re: Cooling system pressurized
If that the case then I might have a blown head gasket. The top of the pistons are not uniformly dirty. Some area is cleaner than others. I took a few photos of the top of the piston but don't know how to attached to the post. Any instruction on how to replace the head gasket or a diagram of the &qu...
- 18 Sep 2018, 09:22
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Cooling system pressurized
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4526
Re: Cooling system pressurized
Still waiting for the thermostat housing gasket. I did pull all 6 spark plugs and used a borescope to inspection the top of the piston. All six appear to be normal with no coolant/liquid.
- 09 Sep 2018, 12:57
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Cooling system pressurized
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4526
Re: Cooling system pressurized
Thank you SuperHerman. I hoped that it is a bad thermostat but not a blown head gasket. Got new thermostat. Still waiting for thermostat housing gasket. Will install it probably this coming up weekend. Any advise and/or link to how to replace the thermostat is greatly appreciated. The radiator hoses...
- 08 Sep 2018, 12:27
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Cooling system pressurized
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4526
Re: Cooling system pressurized
Thanks June. I did purchase new cap but the pressure still exist.
- 08 Sep 2018, 09:37
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Cooling system pressurized
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4526
Cooling system pressurized
Hello, I have a 2001, S80 2.9L. There are a lot of pressure in the cooling system when the overflow tank cap closed tight. When the cap is tightly closed. I'll get a "low cooling level message", when checked there is no cooling level in the overflow tank and I noticed that there are leakag...
- 04 Dec 2013, 19:10
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: 2001 S80 2.9L "Check Brake Light" after replaced with LED
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1468
2001 S80 2.9L "Check Brake Light" after replaced with LED
Hello, I replaced the brake lights with a LED. All the lights are working fine but the "Check Brake Light" still indicates everytime the brake paddle was pressed. I found out from the internet that LED draw less current so the computer is thinking that the bulb is bad. One remedy is to put...
- 27 Jul 2013, 05:28
- Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
- Topic: Oil cooler's o-ring replacement 2001, 2.9L S80
- Replies: 1
- Views: 973
Oil cooler's o-ring replacement 2001, 2.9L S80
Can someone please let me know if the oil and/or the coolant are required to be drained inorder to replace the two o-rings in the oil cooler? Thank you very much.






