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Re: What did you do to your Volvo today? (now Sticky)

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wizechatmgr wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 20:16 Replaced the window switch on the driver's door back with the original one. The aftermarket backlit one blew the bottom rocker switch - the shaft of it came through to my finger.

May update post with a picture of the failed part and name the brand. It lasted about a year or two.
I hope it was FCP bought... :D
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abscate wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 21:41
wizechatmgr wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 20:16 Replaced the window switch on the driver's door back with the original one. The aftermarket backlit one blew the bottom rocker switch - the shaft of it came through to my finger.

May update post with a picture of the failed part and name the brand. It lasted about a year or two.
I hope it was FCP bought... :D
Nope. Believe it was a no-name Amazon fly by night. Was nice while it lasted...

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Hmmm, seems they offer a lifetime warranty - may contact them Monday on my way towards Vacation...
https://www.switchdoctor.net/warranty
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wizechatmgr wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 21:49
abscate wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 21:41
wizechatmgr wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 20:16 Replaced the window switch on the driver's door back with the original one. The aftermarket backlit one blew the bottom rocker switch - the shaft of it came through to my finger.

May update post with a picture of the failed part and name the brand. It lasted about a year or two.
I hope it was FCP bought... :D
Nope. Believe it was a no-name Amazon fly by night. Was nice while it lasted...
Pretty good writeup on cleaning these here

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=38245&hilit=power+w ... h&start=20

Cant remember if I harvested one from the V70 NA? Ill check my list when I get a chance.
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abscate wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 22:03
wizechatmgr wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 21:49
abscate wrote: 12 Jul 2019, 21:41

I hope it was FCP bought... :D
Nope. Believe it was a no-name Amazon fly by night. Was nice while it lasted...
Pretty good writeup on cleaning these here

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=38245&hilit=power+w ... h&start=20

Cant remember if I harvested one from the V70 NA? Ill check my list when I get a chance.
Got a lot of junk out, feels better. I'll likely have to replace the LEDs. Attached pictures of "aftermarket" vs old OEM.
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I assume it's a trick of the camera that the aftermarket one looks a lot bigger?
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I replaced mine yesterday with a cheapo one from aliexpress. Doesn't feel as good as a brand new OEM would, but still better than the half broken original
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Now I'm getting ready for next week jobs: new discs, 302mm upgrade, braided lines and fix the damn dash (and maybe fix the intercooler mounts if I have enough time)
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bmdubya1198 wrote: 13 Jul 2019, 08:28 I assume it's a trick of the camera that the aftermarket one looks a lot bigger?
Darn shrink ray must have been thrown in reverse =P

Yes, classic camera issue.
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wizechatmgr wrote: 13 Jul 2019, 20:00 Darn shrink ray must have been thrown in reverse =P
Ah, I do that all the time. Just relocate the switch and it'll fit fine!
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What size hoses do you need for the 302mm upgrade? Looking to do it on my 850 soon - especially since my insurer doesn't classify it as a modification.

On the topic of insurance though, does anyone actually understand the thought process (or lack thereof) of insurers? Brake upgrade is totally fine and not a mod, but re-installing the factory fit spoiler that my car used to have (I have options list) is a denied modification. What?!

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Cookeh wrote: 15 Jul 2019, 06:54 What size hoses do you need for the 302mm upgrade? Looking to do it on my 850 soon - especially since my insurer doesn't classify it as a modification.

On the topic of insurance though, does anyone actually understand the thought process (or lack thereof) of insurers? Brake upgrade is totally fine and not a mod, but re-installing the factory fit spoiler that my car used to have (I have options list) is a denied modification. What?!
Man, I sure love living in the US... you guys in Europe have some awful insurance. I can do whatever I want to my car with no issues. Well, within reason... North Carolina still has state emissions inspections that require me to have working OBD2 and a catalytic converter.

These are the ones you need: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... el-9191400
I have them on my R and I've been happy with them!
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05 S60R M66
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