Sometimes I would need a 12V battery source. I either go to the car or haul out a spare battery that might have gone low charged. I would think there should be a very portable, palm-size unit I could...

Sometimes I would need a 12V battery source. I either go to the car or haul out a spare battery that might have gone low charged. I would think there should be a very portable, palm-size unit I could...

For the Volvos, the VIDA/DiCE has been an inevitable tool to own, especially since I work on my vehicles.

I also have an Innova 3100a OBDII scanner I've had for a long time now. What would you...

Please disregard this post. I found out I had to re-scan to get the option to update.
Thanks.

With my other two 01 XC70s, whenever I scan them, after the tool finishes Verifying VIN, I always get the option to "UPDATE" OR "CANCEL". With this XC90, and the first scan, I did not get either...

Found it, there's a nut on the other side!!!!

Hello folks,

Hope it's not just me. I can't seem to use this forum anymore, if I need to add a multimedia or a link.
Is it just me? I had sent a report to one of the site managers about the...

For the middle row center seat:

1. I need to remove the seat belt catch. I went through all the process but the retaining bolt will not pull out; does it have a nut at the other end of it, in the...

Hoping the previous owner used the right size since parts stores has two different sizes for that car.
Yeah, I already put in a new 1.5" filter.
Thanks

Need to replace the cabin air filter since I don't know when the previous owner changed it.
VIDA has both sizes, 1" (Pollen Filter) and 1.5" (For vehicles with AQS (Air Quality System).

According...

Yippie, found where the bolt is from. It’s from the cam locking tool. Now so feel better. At least that worry is out.

2005 Volvo XC90 V8

Just got this ride last week. Need to get oil and filters for it, to keep.
The previous owner uses Castrol Full Synthetic, 5W30.
Went to get oil, there were about six types...

Just Googled Volvo starter to see how the Volvo's would orient and by looking at the one in the car. Something could not have falling into it, that left the VVT. The latter, I still doubt since no...

Could the "clattering" noise when I started the car come from either the VVT or the starter?
Could something nut or a washer have fallen into the starter 'teeth'?
If I manually turn the engine and...

Thanks for the info.

Just got back from checking the whole work I did. I would have to pull out the intake manifold.
Then I was thinking. The sound is caused by moving parts, so, it should be the engine or the...

Found the culprit!
I went back to VIDA to check the settings. The wrong region (Partner group) was showing.
As soon as I selected the correct region, Bam, Fault Trace got highlighted under the...

Wait a minute! I did not know I can just hook up the tool and the car will be recognized; which will be even better.
Maybe I inputted the wrong digit; I was careful.

I will remove in VIDA and...

Before starting, I did not check the oil pressure. Would I have before starting?

About the VVT cushioning the internal component? Am lost here. I would not know.
Thanks.

1. When I first turned started the car, it looked like the headlight adjusted; am new to this.
The previous owner just replaced one headlight bulb with an ordinary bulb.

2. Also, anyone used the...

Maybe someone here might have answer to this - Fault Trace Issue.
https://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?45569-Fault-Trace-Not-Enebled-In-The-Diagnostic-Tab&p=222025#post222025

Just to test, I connected the 'regular' OBDII tool (Innova 3100a), it read the XC90.
I thought maybe the plug under the dash may have an issue; but the plug is ok.
Any advice?
Cheers

Just got this 2005 XC90. The two door mirrors have issues.
The driver side glass is sturdy in there, the switch at the door panel lights up, I can hear some noise when I push the lever to adjust it,...

I must take this opportunity to thank every one in helping me troubleshoot what the problem might be. I really appreciate it a lot.
Thank you all for your time. Tomorrow as I trouble shoot, I will...

I should have some time tomorrow to really take a good look at the work I did. I may have to remove things.

I was thinking, might some metal stuff fallen inside the cylinders? If so, it would not...