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05-07-2013, 02:49 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread V8 Air Conditioning in 2003+ XC90

There is a solenoid on the side of compressor and it has two wires. One is power supply and the other is a pulsed ground signal. The solenoids have...

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05-01-2013, 12:06 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread Why is an XC's driveshaft so complicated? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

The driveshaft front and rear sections are glued together. The companies that repair them heat the glued area and take them apart. Be sure you pack...

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04-23-2013, 02:03 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread XC70 MY2011 with second generation TF-80SC, ATF choice in 2008+ XC70

The 6 speeds have shifted over to AW-1. It started with New S60 which was the first gen II TF80 and is progressing through the others. In the US I...

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04-21-2013, 01:37 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread The BIG Transmission Posting: Gibbons method + other goodies! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Drain it, add 4 litres, start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes then remove the center torx screw from the drain plug and let the extra out. Only...

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04-21-2013, 11:13 AM

cattlecar replied to a thread The BIG Transmission Posting: Gibbons method + other goodies! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I really think the method was first used by someone who did the prep for a colonoscopy........ 6 speeds were in European diesels in 06. I guess...

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04-16-2013, 11:47 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread Remote Start / Door Lock-Open System in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

The OEM remotes have to have the 8 and 16 character codes in order to be programmed. These come with new remotes but used from a wrecked car are not...

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04-15-2013, 07:32 AM

cattlecar replied to a thread XC90 No High Beams in 2003+ XC90

DRL's with some US software versions are only on in daytime with headlight switch in off position and never on with high beams. On some otyher...

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04-15-2013, 07:08 AM

cattlecar replied to a thread 2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 2.5T Oil Filter Change in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Every one, on multiple 99 up with cartridges that I've changed, is just like you are experiencing. As best I can tell by looking at oil filter...

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04-15-2013, 06:58 AM

cattlecar replied to a thread 2006 XC70 Steering wheel in Classified Ads

Have either of you contacted a body shop that does a lot of Volvo repairs? The steering wheel may not be figured in many estimates but the airbag...

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04-12-2013, 07:01 AM

cattlecar replied to a thread How to drain coolant? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

It will be messy but if you remove the two hoses off the oil cooler on back bottom of oil pan you can flush it in both directions with garden hose....

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04-10-2013, 04:40 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread Pegs on a XC90 whut whut, You know you wanna see! in 2003+ XC90

I have run into site critics on lots of sites. I avoid them in situations like this by asking the question of thread originator via PM. This tactic...

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04-10-2013, 04:26 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread AWD vs 4WD - What's The "Big" Deal? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

it is a naming choice by the manufacturer that doesn't always follow the same conventions from make to make. Typically "4WD" is pickup truck and...

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04-05-2013, 09:46 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread what's this part on my 2002 xcv70 in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I see oil scattered all over. Clean it up with a can on brake cleaner spray. Run it until the oil starts appearing and you'll a better indication of...

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04-03-2013, 10:21 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread Towng in 2009 XC60

Trailers are configured differently in Europe. The usual weight distribution is 5% on tongue so the Volvo specs abide by the Euro standard. They have...

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03-30-2013, 09:40 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread Volvo Engineers Stumped - New Forum Member with 2008 XC70 Vibration Issues in 2008+ XC70

The front wheel drive is direct. The trans directly drives fronts with no possible way to disconnect the front axles. The final drive case in...

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03-29-2013, 10:46 PM

cattlecar replied to a thread New "Government spec" XC's in 2008+ XC70

The police versions have power windows. Many, many platforms of lots of makes of cars are only built with power windows just as so many are only...

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