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Does a 1998 V70 have a CAN bus? Is there a place to tap in to the system?

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Hi,

Another EV conversion question...

I am wondering if my 1998 V70 used a CAN system, and if so, if there is a tie-in block someplace.

If so, I would be tieing in with an Arduino and CANBUS shield to interface with the CAN system... turn off or re-purpose unneeded warning lights, re-use the tachometer, etc. Big CAN of worms (har har) and definitely something to do after the car is mobile, but a nice way of making it refined and pleasant to own and drive.

I'm already using an Arduino as the core of the motor controller I built. I'll probably end up with a bank of the damn things.

Does my 1998 even have CAN?

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Nope.
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Hm. So, if I want to trick the various gauges into working, I'll need to dummy up inputs with resisters and whatnot?

OK.

Thanks for the info.
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most probably
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I have just realized most of the posts by ThaddeusTheBold will be about electric conversion of his 98 V70. These interest me and I will try to follow them.
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volvolugnut wrote: 27 Oct 2023, 11:43 I have just realized most of the posts by ThaddeusTheBold will be about electric conversion of his 98 V70. These interest me and I will try to follow them.
Agreed 100%. This is extremely interesting, Thaddeus.
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matthew1 wrote: 27 Oct 2023, 16:59
volvolugnut wrote: 27 Oct 2023, 11:43 I have just realized most of the posts by ThaddeusTheBold will be about electric conversion of his 98 V70. These interest me and I will try to follow them.
Agreed 100%. This is extremely interesting, Thaddeus.
Matthew,
Would it be an advantage to create a separate forum for electric vehicles and electric conversions?
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
John Deere 214 lawn tractor about 1977 model
And others.
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