Ok, so I did get everything working fine in the door. No audio dropouts or communication problems with the PDM. But the problem is STILL not resolved. (Plus the guy with the V70R was a jerk, so I ended up not getting it) Can someone with experience PLEASE hep me. The post above describes in detail ...

However the final remaining problem is very annoying. I'll try to describe it as best as I can.

1. I am able to lock/unlock car with remote. Lights come on when door opens. Red security system light on dash blinking.
2. Leave car for more than a few minutes
3. Return to car. Red light no longer ...

It was a wire problem. There was impact damage on that door. It looks like some ape was messing around with it. It seems like the problem is resolved. I don't get any PDM communication faults and all of the equipment in the door functions. Well, I think. Not sure how to test the connecting between ...

Yes, but if you look in the wiring diagram at junction 54/11 that includes connections to the PDM, CEM, AUM, door lock, and battery. I noticed a fault in the harness about 6 inches in from that junction inside the door where movement causes the speaker to drop out and the PDM to turn on and off.

Is there anybody that sells chrome lettering in the Volvo font? I want to put "KOLTRAST" along with the standard badging.

Update, the fault with the PDM (or at least the door connector) has not been fully resolved. I noticed the speaker was not working in the passenger door and wiggling the interconnect made it go in and out. This makes me think that the communication with the PDM must not be working as it should and ...

I finally got a Volvo wagon. I've been wanting one for years and haven't been able to afford it. I decided to get one with issues and fix it up myself.

The major issue i'm facing is a battery drain and odd behavior whenever I try to start it. I tried to look it up, but it's pretty odd and tough to ...