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by EamonnMR
26 Feb 2022, 13:25
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: '05 XC70 Electrical Gremlin?
Replies: 2
Views: 616

Re: '05 XC70 Electrical Gremlin?

It was months ago, I kinda doubt it, but I'll certainly take a look if it crops up again. It hasn't happened again since I removed the dead cigarette lighter adapter, but it's sporadic enough that I'm not sold on that fix yet (unless that's something people have seen before.)
by EamonnMR
26 Feb 2022, 09:34
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: '05 XC70 Electrical Gremlin?
Replies: 2
Views: 616

'05 XC70 Electrical Gremlin?

The radio started changing channels on its own the other day. The charger/FM emitter just died, and while some stations still seem to come in others have been replaced by what, were I not a fan of experimental electronic music, I would call 'horrible bent circuit noises.'

I'm hoping that the ...
by EamonnMR
31 May 2021, 11:55
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?
Replies: 4396
Views: 755779

Re: What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?

Took apart the center console to clean and lube the shift lock. Was easier than I thought. Hoping it does not stick again.
by EamonnMR
10 Apr 2021, 10:27
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Coolant Type: Fear, uncertainty, and doubt ('05 xc70)
Replies: 3
Views: 1026

Coolant Type: Fear, uncertainty, and doubt ('05 xc70)

Recently I had my coolant replaced. I drove out and bam! Low coolant level (which went away almost as quickly so I think it was right on the edge.) So I did what I always do; poured some coolant into the resovor. I used the universal coolant (bright green) that I always used for my '00.

So, after ...
by EamonnMR
06 Dec 2019, 14:07
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: '05 XC70 shakes around 35-40- balance? Brakes?
Replies: 10
Views: 2192

Re: '05 XC70 shakes around 35-40- balance? Brakes?

Turns out it totally was a (now entirely roached) stuck caliper.
by EamonnMR
28 Nov 2019, 15:44
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: '05 XC70 shakes around 35-40- balance? Brakes?
Replies: 10
Views: 2192

Re: '05 XC70 shakes around 35-40- balance? Brakes?

I should note that the vibration feels like it's on the vertical plane (my first thought was actually engine mounts), the steering isn't shaking particularly-the body if the car is (I mostly feel it in the seat!)
by EamonnMR
28 Nov 2019, 09:05
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: '05 XC70 shakes around 35-40- balance? Brakes?
Replies: 10
Views: 2192

'05 XC70 shakes around 35-40- balance? Brakes?

So I just recently got the suspension done and snow tires put on, because the old wagon was trying to shake itself to pieces on every bump. But in the clear light of fixed suspension, a new problem became visible-around 35 and 40mph I get wheel shake... Sometimes . The sometimes but is the most ...
by EamonnMR
01 Apr 2019, 06:57
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2005 XC70 headlight upgrade
Replies: 11
Views: 4199

2005 XC70 headlight upgrade

So I'm finding the brightness of the headlights a bit lackluster. Can't see far enough ahead of me at night, and there are deer and such around here. I know there where better headlights as an option, Xenon or some such, can those be swapped right in? Or has anyone found LED headlights that are ...
by EamonnMR
23 Dec 2018, 07:01
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: I think I've blown some fuses - replace all or try to diagnose?
Replies: 3
Views: 1091

Re: I think I've blown some fuses - replace all or try to diagnose?

Found this thread pinpointing which fuse to pull: https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?192948-Changed-battery-and-now-turn-signals-dont-work-plus-other-electrical-problems

Which on the 05 XC70 is fuse 10 in the compartment behind the door. Sure enough, it was blown, and luckily there was ...
by EamonnMR
22 Dec 2018, 21:20
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: I think I've blown some fuses - replace all or try to diagnose?
Replies: 3
Views: 1091

I think I've blown some fuses - replace all or try to diagnose?

I had to replace the battery and when I did a bunch of the interior lights quit, the high beam toggle, and turn signals don't work. Oddly the radio works but the display does not. I figure I've blown a few fuses, I was wondering if it's worth trying to diagnose each individual fuse or is it SOP to ...