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Old Jan 14th, 2018, 01:25   #2
Sysyphus
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1) requires a software module downloaded from Volvo

2) Usually done thru Vida... think there is another way to do it pushing and holding various buttons and turnign the key, but don't have the formula on hand

3) most of the remaps I've seen/heard/read about squeeze a bit more power out of the engine without making much difference to mpg either way

3 again) it's problematic to replace the stereo, because of the integration of climate and entertainment controls/display. Any regular aftermarket unit will need surgery on the waterfall console (there's a bracket with two screws right behind the display whihc holds in steady at that end), and then you need to find a new home for the Infotanment module & display.

There's a unit from Bluepower which puts a disc player in the glovebox and a 7 inch color display replaces the CD slot and display. It's a bit of a kludge, quite dated itself at this point, a pain to install and far from cheap. They are supposed to be releasing a new Android based version of it soon... that's going to be downright expensive, and remains to be seen how good it will be. There's add-on units by Grom and Parrot that have their own godd and bad points.. searching around here you'll find reviews of all three.

4) quick and dirty fix for a slight improvement in Headlights is to attack some H9 bulbs with tin snips and a Dremel to make them fit in the H11 socket... theres videos on youtube showing exactly... adds some extra watts and a more compact filament means they do throw quite a bit more usable light down the road without dazzling oncoming drivers
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