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My very first European Car!

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Re: My very first European Car!

Post by volvolugnut »

Now that was a shocking report on your current state.
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The Fleet:
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Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
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Post by Georgeandkira »

Yes it was but abscate won't get much resistance from us.

Please, don't let these bad jokes distract us from the main object here.
Namely the stupid design of the circuit board. There's no reason for the consumer to have to concern himself with the health of a car alarm. A battery should be changeable, not affixed to a circuit board.

It isn't that I'm bitter. It's that I went printer ink cartridge shopping today. What a bunch of needless confusion and ridiculous pricing. I'm feeling victimized.

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Post by abscate »

If it is an HP printer they only store the last three cartridges in ROM, so save them until you have three, then have them refilled and rotate.
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Post by MisplacedCanuck »

I'm enjoying these electrical puns 😂

Turns out there's a Volvo dealer alarm disable I might give a try, can't find a siren module anywhere near me.

You'd think Halifax would have some, seeing as Volvo's were made there for a while....
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Post by abscate »

Look for one in a wrecked vehicle. You can put a new battery in it and be on your way.
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