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  1. Can Vida Dice units operate with Win 8.1?

    Many, if not all, of the VIDA Dice units advertised on eBay and Amazon indicate they only work in Win 7.

    Do they really mean Win 7 and later, or Win 7 period?

    If not, is there a patch?
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    After 5 weeks, no further fault codes. I'll post...

    After 5 weeks, no further fault codes.
    I'll post another note, if the code ever returns.

    Jim
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    Code 0027 a week after Timing Belt Change

    Background
    Last weekend, I finished changing the timing belt [2006 XC70] using the IPD tool that clamps the cams on the rear [drivers side].
    After fitting the new timing belt, rotating the engine 2...
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    Now that I've finished with the timing and...

    Now that I've finished with the timing and serpentine belts, I found that the local Advance Auto loans tools.
    Well, I'd known it, but hadn't investigated. Advance Auto is not unique, other chains...
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    Resolved

    Thanks DYZ and Tahoe_XC for the assistance, it did the trick.
    She's all back together and running smoothly.
    Can't be any better than that.

    thanks, again,

    Jim
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    Reinstallng the Timing Belt

    Now that I'm ready to reinstall the timing belt, no tensioner position will give me enough slack to get the belt back on the sprockets.
    The belt part numbers are exactly the same, and the new...
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    Removing the front bumper is a 2-man job, just...

    Removing the front bumper is a 2-man job, just because it is so awkward. There's a tech paper on this in the Library.

    The clamps on the front edge of the wheel wells need to be released.
    Two...
  8. Fuel Flow Starved by Barometric Pressure?

    Earlier this week, I parked Sun-Wed in an off-airport lot in Atlanta. When I returned Wednesday evening, my 2006 XC-70 would not start.
    • It was trying to start, but was obviously starved for fuel,...
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    On my 06, there is a single pump on the forward...

    On my 06, there is a single pump on the forward side of the reservoir. The pump rotates one direction for the front washers; the other direction for the rear washers.
    Removing the front bumper is...
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    Nope, that's it. I was also concerned about...

    Nope, that's it.

    I was also concerned about the bolts when I got a new set of non-Volvo wheels for the winter tires, that would not set flat on the disc. A Volvo service manager said they were...
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    ABS Module Failure

    I can't speak for 2002 models, but the ABS module on the wife's 1999 V70R AWD clearly failed due to crack in the printed circuit board. The crack allowed intermitent connection, so that the idiot...
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    After 3 winters in Ontario, the only rust on my...

    After 3 winters in Ontario, the only rust on my '06 was the parking brake shoes and springs. I'd suggest using the parking brake and flushing them occasionally in the winter as preventive...
  13. You may be back to your original premise, about a...

    You may be back to your original premise, about a connection being dislodged during the blower replacement.

    I'd removing the front bumper to confirm power to the pump during the front washing...
  14. The pump rotates one direction for the front...

    The pump rotates one direction for the front nozzles; the other direction for the back nozzles.

    Can you hear the pump running when it should be working for the front? If not, there's a problem...
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    Under the Resources section of this site are a...

    Under the Resources section of this site are a couple of How-To's that refer to accessing the adjusting nut, without being model specific.

    On my 2006, the plastic surround trim and boot are a...
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    Parking Brake Springs

    As discussed in a few previous posts, the parkng brakes can become corroded to the point that the car will not move. This occurs even when the parking brakes have not been set. After 3 years in...
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    Rear Windshield Washer

    The search feature above gives you access to a set of threads on the washers.

    There is only one pump, which rotates one way for the forward nozzles and the other way for the rear nozzle.

    I'd...
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    Windshield Washer Pump forRear

    On my 2006, there is only one pump. Its located in the bottom, front of the reservoir. It rotates one direction for the front nozzles and the other direction for the rear. The circuit switching is...
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    Front Floor Mat

    The OEM mats are good quality, with raised edges holding a lot of snow or mud.
    A downside, perhaps, is the fastening lugs, which are great for keeping the mats in place, but result in the mat not...
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    There is one motor for the front and rear...

    There is one motor for the front and rear washers. It is reversed to select the circuit.

    In my case, both f/r washers were clogged by coagulated Rain-X in the pump filter screen. Pulling the...
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    Front Bumper Removal

    A couple of months ago, I cracked this mystery on my 06, in order to access the windshield washer pump.

    http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14832

    This was amazingly simple, once you...
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    Resolution of the Plugged Washer Pump

    This whole adventure started with some old Rain-X that gummed up the system, as I noted before. The front washers worked a little,a dn teh back didn't work at all.

    After running 4-5 pints of...
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    No real resolution yet. I've run a pint or so of...

    No real resolution yet.
    I've run a pint or so of an isopropyl alcohol-rich solution with perhaps some minor improvement. The front washers work at less than 50%, and the rear doesn't work at all.
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    Gummed up Windshield Washer Pumps

    Hi All,

    Last season, I used Rain-X anti-freeze washer fluid, with good results.

    Last week, I needed to top up the fluid, and used a half gallon that was left over from last season.

    The...
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