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by Skymongrel
09 Nov 2025, 18:47
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: Volvo S80 2007 Headlight lens replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 471

Re: Volvo S80 2007 Headlight lens replacement

My limited research on this stated that the oven method doesn't work on this glue for the Volvo S80 2007. Be interested in hearing others that have used the oven method for these early Volvo's.
by Skymongrel
09 Nov 2025, 13:41
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: Volvo S80 2007 Headlight lens replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 471

Volvo S80 2007 Headlight lens replacement

I'm in the process of replacing the fogged and scratched plastic headlight lenses on my 2007 S80 and thought I'd share what I've learned! I viewed some online videos about this process and tried two different techniques; first technique involved the one I found online which uses a Dremel tool to cut...
by Skymongrel
30 Oct 2025, 18:49
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: Volvo S80 Headlight wiring harness replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 367

Volvo S80 Headlight wiring harness replacement

Why is this so hard. I need to replace the wiring harnesses on both front halogen headlights of my 2007 S80. I can find a harness repair kit # 30763979 and a 30763980. Neither part description states whether it is for the left or right. Anyone done this and can confirm these are the part #s I need. ...
by Skymongrel
29 Oct 2025, 07:47
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: Airbox cover screws stripped-simple fix
Replies: 0
Views: 195

Airbox cover screws stripped-simple fix

My 2007 S80 air filter housing cover was loose. At least one screw that holds the cover down was stripped. I think I tried to fix this before with a drizzle of epoxy into the screw hole. Anyway I tried this quick fix that seems to be working well so far. Holding a 1 1/4 inch deck screw with a pair o...
by Skymongrel
24 Aug 2025, 07:47
Forum: XC90 2016+
Topic: Sirius radio keeps turning off?
Replies: 2
Views: 771

Re: Sirius radio keeps turning off?

This has been happening to my 2023 XC90. Very very annoying. Sirius sat. Any solutions?
by Skymongrel
02 Jun 2025, 08:01
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: 2007 Volvo S80 Passenger axel replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 2195

2007 Volvo S80 Passenger axel replacement

2007 Volvo S80 P3 155k Hope this short write-up helps those DYI ers working in the driveway! Special tools 1. Long six foot metal bar for prying ( I have an old ice fishing spud) 2. Short section of 4X4 wood post (used as a fulcrum extender) 3. Spring compressor (I just use one of the two arms) 4. P...
by Skymongrel
24 May 2025, 18:55
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: $10,000 S80 Challenge
Replies: 221
Views: 66838

Re: $10,000 S80 Challenge

Paul, what brand of front strut did you buy? I'm thinking of replacing mine with a quick strut but not sure which brand to buy. BTW I like the KYB video for the Land Rover strut replacement. One thing I noticed was where he put the crow bar to lower the ball joint for reinstallation. He put the tip ...
by Skymongrel
13 Jan 2025, 11:33
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: 2007 S80 New hood latch switch not working
Replies: 1
Views: 856

Re: 2007 S80 New hood latch switch not working

Well I procrastinated on this problem and it resolved itself. I'm guessing there was a stored code that finally cleared, so no more "hood open" alert on my dash display.
by Skymongrel
30 Dec 2024, 15:17
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: 2007 S80 New hood latch switch not working
Replies: 1
Views: 856

2007 S80 New hood latch switch not working

Finally broke down and replaced my hood release cable and one hood latch (the one with the micro switch-passenger side). Wrestled with the hood cable for quite a while but got it done. Then installed the new passenger side hood latch, just bolted it into position, tested that the hood was locking we...
by Skymongrel
29 Jan 2024, 17:29
Forum: V70, XC70 and S80 2007-2016
Topic: High Pitched Noise when accelerating: 2015 S80
Replies: 2
Views: 309

Re: High Pitched Noise when accelerating: 2015 S80

If it's like the 2007 S80 it's an easy job. The sucking in and out reference is in reference to a PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system test where you can put a rubber glove on the oil fill neck and if it fills with air then your not ventilating properly. I recall that mine failed this test an...