Volvo Performance Club UK Forums http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/ VPCUK.ORG: A discussion forum for performance Volvo owners and enthusiasts. en Sat, 19 May 2012 01:07:25 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/images/satellite/misc/rss.jpg Volvo Performance Club UK Forums http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/ LED indicators...anyone done it?? http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43883&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 23:45:04 GMT I've tried fitting LED indicator bulbs to my S60 as they look fantastic and I'm really unhappy with the lack of brightness from my silver filament bulbs. Unfortunately, the bloody car doesn't like the LEDs and causes a rapid flash with a bulb out warning! Is there anyway around this? I dropped into HIDS4U today to discuss and they do a replacement relay to sort the issue but from what I can tell, the S60 doesn't have a relay for the indicators!

On another note, while I was at HIDS4U they told me about their diesel tuning. I'm not normally a fan of 'tuning boxes' and have advised others to steer clear in the past, but after talking to them face to face, these guys really know what they're talking about. This isn't your usual cheap Charlie plug and play eBay box of resistors, it seems like a really good piece of (mappable) kit! What do you think??

http://www.bhpplus.co.uk/blog/32/spe...heaper-options ]]> Phase 2 Models S1mon http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43883 LED Stop Light Bulbs http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43881&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:11 GMT Have just changed to led for rear indicators without any problem on my 98 V70 R. On replacing the stop lights with led this brings on the blown bulb warning light on the dash, however if only one led bulb is in place with standard, no dash warning shows. Any ideas on a remedy please? Have just changed to led for rear indicators without any problem on my 98 V70 R. On replacing the stop lights with led this brings on the blown bulb warning light on the dash, however if only one led bulb is in place with standard, no dash warning shows.
Any ideas on a remedy please? ]]> 70 Series cars doorman http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43881 one thing after another!!!! http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43878&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:23 GMT I posted recently that i had flashing arrow on dash and car went into limp mode.im all but convinced its the pnp switch now.But can anyone help me with the ignition problem? as i connect battery the ignition lights come on without key in and car wont start but if i pull auto ecu or number 1 fuse... I posted recently that i had flashing arrow on dash and car went into limp mode.im all but convinced its the pnp switch now.But can anyone help me with the ignition problem? as i connect battery the ignition lights come on without key in and car wont start but if i pull auto ecu or number 1 fuse car starts and stops on the key!? as soon as fuse is back in the key wont switch it off.would a faulty/wet pnp switch cause this as it started after i went through a car wash?Any help with this would be greatly appreciated as im on the verge of having to scrap car over it :( which would be a crying shame as its mint. ]]> 850 Series chunky http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43878 S80 D5 a few problems. http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43875&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:24:50 GMT I hope someone can give me good tips on this.I bought an S80 D5 wiv a few probs: 1.cam or followers knocking over 1400rpm 2.white smoke under load manly 3.difficult to start cold or hot 4.a yellow triangle wiv exclam mark in the middle lids up every time u touch the brake pedal and goes off... I hope someone can give me good tips on this.I bought an S80 D5 wiv a few probs:
1.cam or followers knocking over 1400rpm
2.white smoke under load manly
3.difficult to start cold or hot
4.a yellow triangle wiv exclam mark in the middle lids up every time u touch the brake pedal and goes off when released.
The car has 106k done wiv FSH.Any help would b great. ]]> General Technical Help Kingsford G http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43875 Testing Camera phone htc http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43873&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:16:56 GMT As above, thought id take a pic using my htc phone of the 850. Attachment 13371 (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13371) As above, thought id take a pic using my htc phone of the 850.

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]]> Detailing merc85 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43873 never had a fast Volvo http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43869&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 18:58:14 GMT Hi Guys i'm not very happy with the performance of my 98 v70r awd auto, compared to my 2.0 ltr saab 270bhp it is not as fast.
I've had over 50 Volvos mainly auto , 740, 760, 780, t5, t6, turbos but they never seem to be fast, is it that the auto is much slower than the manual?
The car at present has a full 3inch sports cat exhaust , a IPD boost controller, and a HLM 304 ecu remap, and it just can't equal the Saab for performance, it seems to have a lot of top end power when you use the power, the wheels never spin.
I don't want to start any arguements, will the car respond better with the traction switched off?
I have never adjusted the wastegate, will that help?
Regards Julian ]]> 70 Series cars julek780 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43869 yay cruise http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43866&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:34 GMT just fitted a new clutch switch,, £45 not cheap but i now have cruise control so lets see if its better on the mpg before i decide whether to keep or not just fitted a new clutch switch,, £45 not cheap but i now have cruise control so lets see if its better on the mpg before i decide whether to keep or not ]]> Phase 2 Models 1260pete http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43866 brake light help http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43863&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:04:20 GMT Hi Everyone

I have a dilemma with my brake lights... THey just stopped working?

I have changed the bulbs, the fuse and still nothing... Any idea's much appreciated. MOT is in a few weeks and need to get this fixed ASAP.

Is there a dedicated relay just for the brake lights? As everything else works fine..

Thanks

Slomo ]]> 40/50 Series cars Slomo http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43863 My new website http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43856&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 15:34:31 GMT Feel free to have a mooch about and make comments http://t5frankie.alienwave.co.uk/ Feel free to have a mooch about and make comments

http://t5frankie.alienwave.co.uk/ ]]> Volvo Related Links t5frankie http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43856 wide bit of rubber http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43854&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 11:33:45 GMT Hey people :)

I am looking to buy a set of wheels of the bay but the tyre size is 255/40r17 will this cause problems? Don't know the width of the wheels just wondered if anyone has simular width tyres

thanks much love ]]> 850 Series Simbaroo http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43854 which pads http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43853&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 08:52:46 GMT my 24 t5 s60 is due some pads on front. whats recomended. do i stick with volvo pads or somthing else. my 24 t5 s60 is due some pads on front. whats recomended. do i stick with volvo pads or somthing else. ]]> Phase 2 Models graemewelch http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43853 s60 2,5t into r or even more http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43848&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 22:16:36 GMT hi im seriously thinking about making a little monster out of my s60 and im aiming to have around 360bhp now i know i would probably need to rebuilt an engine using performance parts such as forged pistons,bigger turbo and so on, but as i have not got a lot of experience with a volvo tuning i would... hi im seriously thinking about making a little monster out of my s60 and im aiming to have around 360bhp now i know i would probably need to rebuilt an engine using performance parts such as forged pistons,bigger turbo and so on, but as i have not got a lot of experience with a volvo tuning i would appreciate your thought on it , is it even possible?,will the engine last ? thanks for all coments ]]> Projects Greg http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43848 possibly killed engine :-( http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43842&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:51:34 GMT Not sure what has happened but was driving rather briskly when had loss of all power so coasted into a layby and abandoned car there as was on way to work gonna get recovered when finish in morning. I suspect that either the Cambelt had slipped or snapped now I heard no noises a this happened... Not sure what has happened but was driving rather briskly when had loss of all power so coasted into a layby and abandoned car there as was on way to work gonna get recovered when finish in morning.

I suspect that either the Cambelt had slipped or snapped now I heard no noises a this happened but assume there well be contact within so might just be cheaper to replace engine I would appreciate peoples opinions on this. I would also ask if anyone does have a spare engine please contact me a s a p

just to let you know mine is a 2001 volvo s 60 t 5

thank you to all in advance for your help advice

crasin ]]> Phase 2 Models crasin33 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43842 V70 T5 Average MPG http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43841&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:15:47 GMT Hi

I'd like to do a little 'survey' here as well as get some advice.

I'm getting about 25mpg average out of my 2001 V70 T5, although I've just put a can of BG44K in the tank the other day to see if I can clear 225,000 miles worth of carbon deposits from the fuel injection system (it might help!).

Can anyone tell me whether they are managing anymore than 25mpg average fuel consumption in the same model of car and if so, how much are you getting and are there any 'tricks' to achieve it. I know these cars haven't exactly won any awards for fuel efficiency.

I found using cruise control on the dual carriageway doing 55 - 60mph the other day managed to get me an extra 0.5 miles per gallon (wow!), but I wasn't going long distance.

Thanks for any advice.

Regards

James ]]> Phase 2 Models JamesT5 http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43841 ebay bargin http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43840&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:56:17 GMT The postman delivered this today...... Image: http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/volvo%20850%20t5/IMAG0259.jpg £30 delivered The postman delivered this today......

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£30 delivered ]]> 850 Series oblark http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43840