I hate scissor jacks and avoid using if I can help it. They are not stable. I too have floor jacks in my garage. Plus I supplement with jack stands especially if I think the work will take long.

I would check the owners manual. The instructions for jacking is there. I have a Curt hitch too but I would not attempt that.

The rear hatch door handle or opener on my XC70 takes more effort now to open. Sometimes I have to lock and unlock so the mechanism takes. Has anyone opened up the panel to see if this can be...

Hello All!! Shopping for a cargo liner. For those who have done it do you have any recommendations? I've seen the dealer/FCP one for $159+/-. I'm sure it'll work but I also see a few on Amazon that...

Lol!! Sorry about that. The wiper stops usually at "full open" position. If I nudge it it goes back. Someone suggested to tighten the nut which I did. It kinda worked after that. Then it did it again...

Can someone tell me what the signs are that the rear wiper motor may be going bad? Thanks

Am keeping an eye for this model (2008- ?). I have an 04 now. Just wanted some feedback on this model compared to the 04-07 model. Thanks.

I noticed the the rear wiper occasionally gets stuck in the "open" position and I have to nudge to get unstuck. Before I start opening it up has anyone seen this and what might the problem be?
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I'm thinking about replacing the condenser of my XC70. Last year, I had the dealer charge the the ac and they said there was a pin hole leak in the condenser. He didn't recommend them replacing the...

Hi Everyone. Does anyone know if the siren module can be bench tested while off the car to see if it works or not?

Willy, would you by chance know how to test the siren module while it is detached from the car? Thanks

Are you guys referring to the trim on the A pillar? The rubber on mine is shot. As with many Volvo's I've seen. That piece can be replaced but they are not cheap.

I did use plastic retainer push clips instead of rivets (which I also have) just in case I need to go back in there again. The plastic clips are not any cheaper than the rivets. But FYI those OE...

Finally got around to checking the siren. It looks like it might be fried. one terminal on the transformer had burn marks. There did not seem to be any acid coming out of the battery. But I also...

Another question. I see in several videos where ppl go thru removing the wheel and drilling out the rivets to remove the plastic inside the wheel well. Then they re-rivet to put it back. Has anyone...

What I don't get is what is the difference between disconnecting (am assuming you mean unplugging) the siren module and an open fuse #38 as far as continuity of sunroof operation.

Also, I don't...

Thanks again. Good to know that it appears the horn takes over. Which begs the question why didn't Volvo just resort to using the horn for the alarm instead of introducing another contraption.

I...

Thanks. Where Is the siren module located? When you say module you mean the siren unit? Are you saying that disconnecting or unplugging the unit should make the sunroof work again?

And not quite...

I spoke with them the other day. They want $90 for the siren. Maybe its cheaper in their ebay store? There's also an eBay seller (laautoparts) that sells rebuilt units. Battery replaced for $139.
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Hello all. I think my siren needs to be replaced (or disabled). My sunroof started not working, After reading up I checked Fuse #38 wich controls the siren. It is blown. I replaced it and it blew...

My bad!! I didn't notice my rear passenger door was ajar. All is well.

I just noticed that my lights don't flash anymore when I remotely lock the car. Could it be a blown fuse? If so which one? Thanks

I got some Valvoline High Mileage full synthetic oil. I realized I had been using a synthetic blend all along with no issues so I felt more comfortable switching to full syn. I did get a jug of 0w-40...

Sorry for the late reply. Good to know that no one experienced oil leaks. How about consumption like burning oil?

Does the differential of these cars have a relief valve?