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Hi I had dual sims with Vodafone (1 number 2 sim cards) just turned off the mobile all calls to the car, simple.

When I transferred to O2 they don't do dual sim, when I took the sim out of the...

I dont know if the system in the S60 is different but the V70 plays CD's in the Headunit the RTI DVD unit is located in the luggage area near side.

How do you know the disk is stuck? What message...

Here you go.

Try contacting Peter Rogers at peter@designervisionandsound.com
He designed the rear seat entertainment systems for the XC90 and understands Volvo kit.

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There is a member on here who actually designed the rear seat entertainment system for Volvo. He has a business in Surrey I got in touch with him while researching Digital upgrades for the TV...

If your Transmission is 5 speed then it doesn't have a filter, however the early 5 speed transmission's did suffer from a sticking or leaking B4 solenoid. The symptoms are flaring between 2nd-3rd...

Its such a shame that the Volvo Head Units with built in changers seem to be so flimsy they fail on P1 and P2 V70's in my experience.

That's the reason I have changed 3 cars over to Kenwood double...

I don't think just going to a HP Turbo is practical as the main engine ECU fuel pump and regulator plus injectors may all need to be changed. I stand to be corrected though? after all if you through...

Google Rica or BSR both do soft loader versions (means you can load it yourself) or talk to your Volvo Main Agent some are offering ECU upgrades now.

A remap should give around 230 hp from your...

Check your PM,s James

Hi James

I will give him a ring and see what he can do

Dave

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My son brought one of these units second-hand for his Pick-up. He found out there are 2 formats for the maps (1) that runs on windows CE or Mobile and (2) that runs on Android. It seems these...

I think from memory 1800 kgs is the maximum loaded trailer weight (braked of course) There is information on the Chassis plate inside the engine bay.
We used to tow a two horse box (right on the...

Try contacting Peter Rogers at peter@designervisionandsound.com
He designed the rear seat entertainment systems for the XC90 and understands Volvo kit.

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The contact details are Peter Rogers peter@designervisionandsound.com

He has quoted me £699 to upgrade the Navigation to a Garmin Hardrive system and upgrade to Digital TV he offers a shed...

Lee is spot on the handbook advizes 225/45/17 @ 250 kPa Front and Rear = 36 psi or 2.5 bar Normal running and 280 kPa all round = 40 psi loaded

This saga started for me when I asked Volvo if they planned a Digital upgrade for the TV facility fitted in my V70.
I have eventually been in contact with the guy who designed the rear seat system...

Morning Liam
I called Barry the service engineer who kept the 237k car as his own when I sold the business. The car is now approaching 270k he still does all oil changes himself plus he flushed the...

Hi Liam
What ever the Volvo if it has a Full Dealer History any Volvo Dealer can call it up they just need the reg number normally, some will do it for you before you buy the car even if its not...

OK Matt
I will see if I can help mine is a V70 T5 but I think under the bonnet they are the same.
I have taken some pictures that may help, 5 of the under bonnet and 3 of the sofisticated kit...

Hi Matt
Yes just follow the post it really is that simple, before you disconnect the oil cooler pipe (green clip) put some rag under it there will be some spillage, not very much maybe half a cup...

Hi Matt
I do it myself it takes about 45mins maybe an hour if I have coffee the ATF I use now is Carlube ATF-U fully compliant to JWS3309 (even quotes the Volvo part number on the bottle) the...

I ran Volvo Estates in my business for years the first problems came with the early Phase II cars is my experience, the lessons I learned were 1. dont trust a full Volvo History as soon as you get...

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Thanks everyone, just opened it up took out the lock as I couldnt see anything obvious but the solonoid had become completely dry and very difficult to move, cleaned it and lubricated everything...

The flaring between 2/3 and sometimes 3/4 can be caused by the B4 solonoid again well documented.
Once you have flushed the box it can take about 100 miles for everything to settle down there is an...

Hi bish 789,
This is a well documented issue with the AW 55-50/51 gearboxes fitted to Volvo's (I have 2 with this gearbox) My dealer proposed a new box and quoted £3500 then I found the USA forum...