Thank you! This is just what I needed!

Thank you jonesg. I did not make myself clear -- I seek to replace the metal tubes into which the triangular interior trim piece snaps; I do not want to do anything with the side mirror. Are you saying the mirror has to be removed to remove the metal tubes?

I replaced the passenger side front door lock assembly on a 2005 V70 yesterday. On reassembly found the triangular plastic cover over the side view mirror bolts (interior cover) has 2 of 3 pins broken off, and the door itself is missing one of the three metal tubes that the cover pins snap into. I w...

The starter on my wife's 2007 S60 2.5T died. I ordered a remanufactured Bosch #3600 3222 from FCPEuro. New ones were not available. The replacement starter did not work. FCP was very good about sending a second, and then a third. Yep, 2 out of 3 Bosch starters were defective. Our mechanic was nice e...

Thanks for the responses. Think I'll go to the local Volvo dealer and say, "I'm thinking of buying a new Volvo, but what assurance do I have that the weatherstripping will last?" See what they say ...

On my 2005 V70, and my wife's 2007 S60, the weatherstripping around the windshields is deteriorating badly. I have begun looking at other Volvos -- older and newer -- and don't see this problem. Was there a weakness in the mid-00's weatherstripping material or design? I see that newer Volvos don't h...

After annual inspection, was told our 2007 S60 headlamps would not pass next year because of lack of clarity. I used one of the after-market "kits" and the plastic lenses look good. My local independent Volvo mechanic says that the spray from the headlamp washers is too strong and may wear...

On another thread, a member writes, "The issue with the existing radio is not stickiness, but that it randomly changes stations or even inputs." I have a similar problem -- the HU-650 unit in my 2005 V70 will stop playing a CD and change over to FM at random moments. Any suggestions would ...

"the issue with the existing radio is not stickiness, but that it randomly changes stations or even inputs."

I have been having the same problem with my 2005 V70 -- the unit stops playing a CD and switches to FM radio. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I took the bulb and socket out and found that there were burn marks on the contact blades. I thank the previous respondents but again ask, has anyone had experience with a Volvo wiring harness that splices in and presumably solves this issue? Many thanks.