12v receptacle (center console near coin holder)

edd821 · Post by **edd821** » 20 Jun 2012, 13:45

Does anyone know if the 12v receptacle located on the center console near the coin holder can be put back in place? Mine has slipped into the center console - I can get hold of it but can't get it to stay in place. Keeps slipping into the console. I have a 2000 S70 GLT/SE

daedalus · Post by **daedalus** » 20 Jun 2012, 15:50

I had the same problem and my solution was JB Weld. You will need to spread some on the bottom side of the console itself and on the top of the 12 volt plug. You will then need to hold them in place for a few minutes while it cures. Have not had any problems since.

edd821 · Post by **edd821** » 20 Jun 2012, 16:06

thanks so much daedalus - i'll give it a try. did you have trouble getting the console out? i've never had to do that before.

daedalus · Post by **daedalus** » 20 Jun 2012, 17:28

I didn't bother taking it out. I used my finger (with a latex glove) to dab the bottom side of the console then spread it onto the 12 volt socket. Don't goop it on, but use liberally.

VolvoChef · Post by **VolvoChef** » 20 Jun 2012, 18:49

Did the same repair last weekend and the centre console is surprisingly easy to remove.

First I got the Volvo issued toolkit from my spare tire well and used the various torx bits to remove the screws. Start at the back of the centre console, you could sit in the back seat as that is the surface you need to work on., 2 screws there, then inside the centre storage compartment is another 1-2 if I recall. Then way up at the front behind the ashtray are 2 more screws and that was it. The whole centre console comes loose and you can lift it up to see what's going on.

I didn't have any JB weld on hand but once I figured out how the housing clips were broken I put the jack back into the housing and used hot glue, as it is essentially liquid plastic when hot. It has work perfectly since for charging phones and Ipods.

edd821 · Post by **edd821** » 20 Jun 2012, 21:31

Sounds good.......thanks.

instarx · Post by **instarx** » 21 Jun 2012, 13:29

And even if you decide to take the console out, it is very easy. Instructions are on this site in the repair database. I took mine out to replace the shift indicator light bulb and it took about five minutes.

KlubMarcus · Post by **KlubMarcus** » 08 Jul 2012, 20:12

Here are some pictures that I took while checking out my center console.

TreadQuarters didn't re-install it properly: carpet was sticking past the center console trim, piece broken off the wood grain, and auto shift knob indicator cover was loose. Never going back there again. They couldn't figure out how to properly adjust the e-brake after replacing the shoes!

: Foam around wire bundles is disintegrating with age. Looking into wire wrap or zip ties to keep things organized.; CIMG1802 (800x448).jpg (203.63 KiB) Viewed 6106 times

: Close up of the seat warmer button underneath the center console. Unscrewing the light bulb.; CIMG1803 (800x448).jpg (191.91 KiB) Viewed 6106 times

: Here is the tiny seat warmer button bulb after a quarter turn. Be careful, I lost one into the console abyss!; CIMG1804 (800x448).jpg (174.17 KiB) Viewed 6106 times

: Here is a working cigarette lighter: 3 wires total for lighting and 12v power.; CIMG1806 (448x800).jpg (204.2 KiB) Viewed 6106 times

: Push up on the white plastic base in order to line up and snug the auto shift indicator. The shift indicator light bulb is in there.; CIMG1807 (800x448).jpg (191.4 KiB) Viewed 6106 times

KlubMarcus · Post by **KlubMarcus** » 10 Jul 2012, 19:53

Here are pictures from replacing the light bulb in the rear 12v cigarette lighter receptacle of a 1998 V70 XC. After you remove the center console, flip it over and you can see the wiring underneath.