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    That definitely helps. I was thinking the...

    That definitely helps. I was thinking the thermostat was located on the opposite side of the engine.
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    Changing thermostat in 05 XC90 V8

    It appears my wife's thermostat is worn out and stuck open - slow to heat up/not much heat in cab. Very bad with the belows due to set in this next week. I am guessing the thermostat is located on...
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    You must have something wrong with your V8. We...

    You must have something wrong with your V8. We get on average 24 mpg living in the mountains. My wife commutes to Grand Junction over two passes (120 miles each way) weekly and does not drive with...
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    I would agree with the above post. My wife loves...

    I would agree with the above post. My wife loves her V8 and she gets a solid 24 mpg mountain driving - she is not light on the pedal either. Drives like a sports car and very stable on the mountain...
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    Yep Wheel Bearing

    Turned out to be the right REAR wheel bearing was shot. From inside the vehicle it sounded like it was coming from the FRONT end! Took a bit of looking to realize nothing was wrong with the front...
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    V8 XC90 Vibration?

    My wife's 2005 XC90 has a vibration that I am wondering if someone has any ideas about. The noise comes from the front wheels/drive train it sounds like. You can feel it as much as hear it, kind of...
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    I change the oil on my wife's XC90 V8 every 4000...

    I change the oil on my wife's XC90 V8 every 4000 and rotate the tires at the same time. The car doesn't have very high ground clearance compared to my trucks so since I am jacking up the vehicle...
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    Thanks, sounds like my situation. All I did was...

    Thanks, sounds like my situation. All I did was change the cabin air filter and now I get the SRS - Service Urgent message. My OBD code reader comes up with no faults - so it won't let me reset the...
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    Thanks for the reply. I found the same thing at...

    Thanks for the reply. I found the same thing at NAPA $22/liter. CHF-11S. I was also told that GUNK Synthetic Power Steering Fluid for European and Nissan Vehicles is the same stuff. Not sure on...
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    I got a code reader on the car. Says there are...

    I got a code reader on the car. Says there are no codes to read. Still get a Passenger Side Air Bag Off - Service Urgent message on the dash. The red warning light for the air bag and the...
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    Power Steering Fluid

    Can anyone tell me what is an equivalent power steering fluid for the 2005 XC90 V8? The book just says Volvo Synthetic Power Steering Fluid - which I can not get locally.
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    Now the error code has changed to Passenger Side...

    Now the error code has changed to Passenger Side Air Bag Off - Service Urgent.

    Any idea on what may have set this off?
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    SRS Air bag failure

    Change the cabin air filter this morning on my wife's 2005 XC90 V8. She turned on the ignition and the error panel now says SRS Air bag failure - Service immediately and the red warning light on the...
  14. My wife's 05 XC90 V8 is approaching 60,000 miles...

    My wife's 05 XC90 V8 is approaching 60,000 miles and I would like to change the transmission oil at that point - I only go 30,000 miles on my truck (with a manual) and feel this should be done more...
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    That is good to know. I won't install it unless...

    That is good to know. I won't install it unless I need to haul one of my larger trailers cross country with the Volvo. Stick to the Power Stroke for long distance hauling and the kids will have to...
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    The HD Modulite unite is another $69 or so as I...

    The HD Modulite unite is another $69 or so as I recall. I figure for the needs with that vehicle I would stay with the regular unit and if needed add the $69 HD unit later. Most heavy hauling is...
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    I found a plug in system from www.etrailer.com...

    I found a plug in system from www.etrailer.com that connected between the light connections at each tail light with factory wire harness connectors, no splicing. This converted the independent...
  18. Take Colorado with you when you go! We've got...

    Take Colorado with you when you go! We've got lots of Coal, Gas and Oil here too and plenty of beef. Great mountains, skiing and hunting. If you want you can take everything but the Front Range...
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    I had some trouble locating the part under the...

    I had some trouble locating the part under the Ford number but did find it under a Volvo number. It does have a Ford number on the part.

    Ford# 1S71-17K624-FE
    Volvo# 30699952
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    Robtr8, Thanks for the info. That is exactly...

    Robtr8, Thanks for the info. That is exactly what I am looking for. Plug and go, no splicing needed.
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    I know it is not a "Truck" although it is listed...

    I know it is not a "Truck" although it is listed as a truck by Volvo. I have a large diesel truck for most towing purposes. The wife's Volvo will make a good rafting shuttle vehicle for light...
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    Copied this from another forum - not my writing,...

    Copied this from another forum - not my writing, but should help others:

    Quoted from Sheikhr:

    I managed to change the washer pump from underneath the car and I didnt have to take off the front...
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    The rear fuse panel on the vehicle has 4...

    The rear fuse panel on the vehicle has 4 different trailer light fuses in place, but I can find no connection for a hookup. All my trucks always come with a quick connect place in the wiring harness...
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    Trailer light hookup

    Anyone know of a good central location to attach a trail light hookup, or a factory spot in the wiring harness for hooking up a trailer light pigtail?
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    Windshield washers do not work - Head light washers do

    I have a related question with regards to the windshield washing system. My wife's XC90 V8 does not spray the front and rear windows with fluid when the washers are activated. The head light...
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