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    Sorry for reviving an old thread but I am having...

    Sorry for reviving an old thread but I am having the same problem on my 2009 XC70. No phisical damage but having the warning message and radar not working. Any help on fixing this would be welcome....
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    Thanks for the infos. Could not figure out how to...

    Thanks for the infos. Could not figure out how to get the FOB open. I had to watch this youtube video to figure it out:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlplJo1XgUI
    After watching the video it became...
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    The red alarm light blinking fast is an...

    The red alarm light blinking fast is an indication that the alarm went off during the night and reset itself after a minute. Mine does this often during cold nights and has to do with the interior...
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    Be Careful

    I remember last year when my brother's mechanic installed my new tires on the XC70, he told me to be very careful with this electronic parking brake when changing the pads. There is a little trick to...
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    If my memory is good the "i" appears on the...

    If my memory is good the "i" appears on the display when you do the procedure
  6. About the zenon lights: we also have a very...

    About the zenon lights:
    we also have a very dark and curvy road going up to the cottage and the bi-Zenon ABL (active bending lights) are extremely effective. Much, much better than our previous...
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    Have a nice trip [thumbup] Please bring back...

    Have a nice trip [thumbup]

    Please bring back pictures of your XC in Sweedish snow.
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    We just installed Bridgetone Turanza Serenity 99H...

    We just installed Bridgetone Turanza Serenity 99H on our XC70 T6 in size 235/55/R17 back in August. They are much better than the OEM Continentals in handling. Supposetely they will also last much...
  9. I had Gislaved North Frost back in 1994 on my...

    I had Gislaved North Frost back in 1994 on my first 850 up to 2000 and then got used ones on my V70 XC between 2000 and 2001. I liked them but can't compare with todays Nokian. The cars and tires...
  10. I don't beleive the T6 will ever be available in...

    I don't beleive the T6 will ever be available in an FWD version. When I got my XC70 T6, I actually wanted an V70 T6 and was told it was not available because the V70 AWD was not "certified" in North...
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    My wife has it in her XC70 and only uses it from...

    My wife has it in her XC70 and only uses it from time to time. Well hidden from theives...

    She lost her brand new sunglasses in this overhead holder for 2 weeks this summer. She had put them in...
  12. I got some 17" Neptune wheels from a 2007 XC90...

    I got some 17" Neptune wheels from a 2007 XC90 and installed them on my 2009 XC70 T6 as winter wheels. I only needed to add hubcentric rings as spacers around the hub. The hub of the XC90 is slightly...
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    I have them in my car for the winter. Not sure if...

    I have them in my car for the winter. Not sure if you need them under normal summer condition...

    Here are a few picture to give you an idea of how they look installed on an XC70:

    ...
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    Sorry if I mislead you: by standard wire harness...

    Sorry if I mislead you: by standard wire harness I meant standard controller and harness. He did install a little black controller in between the car electrical and the trailer harness for the...
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    I have the same problem but I know the cause: my...

    I have the same problem but I know the cause: my wife keeps taking my key instead of hers...
    I don't think she realize how painful it is to get caught squeezed between the seat and the steering...
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    You were the one thinking about not having the...

    You were the one thinking about not having the harness installed. I had to have it as I tow trailers regularly, back then I was looking for a cheaper solution than OEM. If you remember, I don't have...
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    If my memory is right, the Hidden Hitch can pull...

    If my memory is right, the Hidden Hitch can pull up to 4,500lb when our Volvo can only handle 3,300 lb... No difference between the T6 and the 3.2 as it has the same body, same transmission and...
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    I am not LOL: Re-inserting the interior roof...

    I am not LOL:

    Re-inserting the interior roof lining under the sunroof trim (for the 3rd time).

    It is the kind of thing I have to do monthly and it takes less than 1 minute.

    Dealer did it in...
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    We got to drive a 2010 XC70 3.2 basic trim for 3...

    We got to drive a 2010 XC70 3.2 basic trim for 3 days last month as ours was in service.

    I can guaranty you will not regret the 4c. It makes a huge difference in both sport and Advance modes. I...
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    My friend got rid of his 2008 3.2 after 12 months...

    My friend got rid of his 2008 3.2 after 12 months because of its lack of fun. After trying mine he told me that he would have kept it if it had the T6...

    In my opinion, the T6 is a no brainer for...
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    Yes the 4C is very noticible when the car gets...

    Yes the 4C is very noticible when the car gets shaken (bad roads, curves, etc...) not realy a difference on a nice highway.
    I beleive this was one of the best option on our car (beside/together with...
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    Congratulations on the Purchase

    I know quite a lot about these 2 cars as my father and brother have A4 (avant and Sedan, both with the sport package), my wife has an XC70 T6 and I drive an S4 Cabriolet...

    What I can say about...
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    Same thing on my XC70 T6. I hear it quite often...

    Same thing on my XC70 T6. I hear it quite often in the garage.
    My old car (2004 Mercedes C240) used to do a very similar whine almost every day so when I heard it for the first time on the Volvo I...
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    Just to clarify: my Neptune XC90 wheels are 17X7"...

    Just to clarify: my Neptune XC90 wheels are 17X7" where the Sargas XC70 wheels are 17X7.5" wide. Since the XC70 wheels are narrower by 1/2" it is normal that the offset is different. At the end, the...
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    I am very happy with the hidden hitch. I have had...

    I am very happy with the hidden hitch. I have had them on my past 2 Volvos as well for many years trouble free. These guys are specialized in hitch, they know what they are doing... maybe even more...
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