Hi Jewrican, The remote only cost me $85.95 from myvolvopartsonline.com, but I get to send that back because... I found that a universal remote WILL work. While waiting for this part to arrive on our road trip I had my daughter do a brute-force search through the list of codes (kept her busy without...

Very nice! Question: On my 2005 XC90 V8... VIDA says I need to take out the whole dashboard. Yet I can see the bottom cover on the blower when I remove the right passenger kickpanel/soundproofing panel. Can't I just get at it without removing the dashboard?

Update: The Volvo dealer said there was an "internal transmission failure" whatever that means - no further information. The used car dealer agreed to cancel the deal so I did that. Instead I have a lower-mileage version of the same vehicle on its way to me. But do please post an answer he...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums - what a great community that I'm happy to join with the purchase of an XC90. Just this weekend I bought a 2005 XC90 V8 with 95k miles on it. Everything checked out for my test drive and the mechanic's drive & eval before me. Then I went just 10-15 miles down t...