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chastie · May 24th, 2010, 09:35

Hi Clyde2190,
I have just called Volvo to order the 7Pin wiring Kit for my XC90 (2010) and they also told me the same, that I would require a software upgrade after I installed the kit.
I will only be using the towbar and cable for a Thule 3 Bike rack.
Did you buy the Volvo kit and plug that in or use the one supplied with the towbar?
I am hoping to avoid the cost of software upgrade especially if it is not really required.
Thanks to ABC for the great write up, it has inspired me to install the towbar myself.

May 24th, 2010, 09:35	#16
chastie New Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2015 20:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hyde	Hi Clyde2190, I have just called Volvo to order the 7Pin wiring Kit for my XC90 (2010) and they also told me the same, that I would require a software upgrade after I installed the kit. I will only be using the towbar and cable for a Thule 3 Bike rack. Did you buy the Volvo kit and plug that in or use the one supplied with the towbar? I am hoping to avoid the cost of software upgrade especially if it is not really required. Thanks to ABC for the great write up, it has inspired me to install the towbar myself. Last edited by chastie; May 24th, 2010 at 09:36. Reason: Spelling