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by Capndirk
04 Sep 2026, 12:09
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: High Res VIDA diagrams for XC90
Replies: 3
Views: 315

Re: High Res VIDA diagrams for XC90

I use VIDA for most things, and take advantage of the "print" link on most pages. I print-to-pdf so that I can take the info to my desktop, but for parts breakdowns I go to https://www.volvopartswebstore.com. The advantage is that their info is up to date and has supersessions for currently ...
by Capndirk
14 Jul 2026, 08:28
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: Bizarre electrical symptoms 04 Xc90 SOLVED
Replies: 4
Views: 1762

Re: Bizarre electrical symptoms 04 Xc90 5cylT

Maybe the detail job allowed water into the CEM connections? Especially if there was a pressure wash of the cowl and engine spaces. It's somewhat common that water intrusion into the CEM connector causes several random, unrelated electrical faults. If you get to it soon enough, it may be possible to ...
by Capndirk
26 Jun 2026, 08:50
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: Weird Smell: Wet Dog, Crayons?
Replies: 20
Views: 3436

Re: Weird Smell: Wet Dog, Crayons?

When I did some work on my '09 after I first bought it, I found sticky syrup like residue inside the shift console. Apparently the PO had sweet sodas slopping over from the cupholders draining into the center console. It could be an aroma source in your case.
by Capndirk
24 Jun 2026, 09:24
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: réglage phare
Replies: 5
Views: 1720

Re: réglage phare

ggleavitt wrote: 23 Jun 2026, 09:34 Adjustment is 8mm socket.
Some use a 6mm socket.
by Capndirk
21 Jun 2026, 08:26
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: xc90 T6 2006 compartiment moteur est très chaud.
Replies: 2
Views: 1561

Re: xc90 T6 2006 compartiment moteur est très chaud.

Ambient temperature does not cause leaks unless the heat rises to the point of permanently damaging a seal. In your case, it is most likely that the seal was damaged during assembly.
by Capndirk
19 Jun 2026, 10:43
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 2006 Xc90 2.5T weirdness
Replies: 3
Views: 1606

Re: 2006 Xc90 2.5T weirdness

You might get lucky and find the connections treatable if you get in there soon enough.
by Capndirk
16 Jun 2026, 08:14
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: 2006 Xc90 2.5T weirdness
Replies: 3
Views: 1606

Re: 2006 Xc90 2.5T weirdness

Is this an outdoor pet? My first thought is water ingress to the CEM.
by Capndirk
08 Jun 2026, 11:33
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: super j2534(d5t5)+ vida 2014D
Replies: 3
Views: 1926

Re: super j2534(d5t5)+ vida 2014D

I have both a counterfeit DICE and an AliExpress Mongoose J2534 and they work the same.
by Capndirk
10 May 2026, 10:33
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: supprimer antidémarrage
Replies: 1
Views: 1023

Re: supprimer antidémarrage

"hello, it is possible to remove the immobilizer from the xc90t-2005, thank you very much" : Lingvanex
"Hello, is it possible to disable the immobilizer on a 2005 XC90T? Thank you.": Google
No, it is a complex system involving interaction of different electronics modules in the vehicle.
Perhaps the ...
by Capndirk
16 Apr 2026, 09:11
Forum: XC90 1st gen 2003-2014
Topic: Replacing passenger front door. Will a 2007 work in 2013?
Replies: 4
Views: 653

Re: Replacing passenger front door. Will a 2007 work in 2013?

I would guess that all the wiring and internal mechanisms can be transferred over, but in the barest parts, there is a chassis number break

Door Shell (Left, Front)
side door assembly.
left. CH 505617-. Side Door.
Door Shell is a shell without the accessories and or door components.

https://www ...