Bought a 2008 D5 Se Lux V50! - Page 2

Electronix12 · May 6th, 2012, 22:13

Bah. I can't edit my posts!

Another question: Apparently it has just has it's 108,000 mile service, but the oil is black (I suspect that is due to it being a diesel!) and half way up the stick.

Now this makes me wonder if it hasn't actually been changed?

Also, how would I find out if my front bushes are 12 or 14mm? I'd like to order the parts!

sprout99 · May 8th, 2012, 10:49

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Originally Posted by Concorde Rules

Bah. I can't edit my posts!

Another question: Apparently it has just has it's 108,000 mile service, but the oil is black (I suspect that is due to it being a diesel!) and half way up the stick.

Now this makes me wonder if it hasn't actually been changed?

Also, how would I find out if my front bushes are 12 or 14mm? I'd like to order the parts!

black oil is normal and DO NOT FILL OIL PAST HALF WAY

trust me.......they very sensitive to oil level.

Wild Thing · May 8th, 2012, 17:52

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Originally Posted by sprout99

black oil is normal and DO NOT FILL OIL PAST HALF WAY

trust me.......they very sensitive to oil level.

^^^ Agreed ^^^

Electronix12 · May 8th, 2012, 22:32

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Originally Posted by sprout99

black oil is normal and DO NOT FILL OIL PAST HALF WAY

trust me.......they very sensitive to oil level.

Fair enough.

Edit: Down to this DPF thing I guess?

Is it possible to get a bluetooth module for audio for my iPhone? I'd like to be able to plug my iPhone in and skip songs using the steering wheel!

froggyted · May 9th, 2012, 10:55

Take great care when removing the centre console. It's a bugger getting it past the handbrake lever and i gouged the leather on mine. Wiser after the event, i would do things differently in future and wrap the lever, gearstick and front seat lumbar knobs with clingfilm or something before removing.

If you damage the leather on the handbrake, it cannot be ordered as a separate part, you will need to replace the entire handbrake assembly!

PS re that ugly handsfree kit: i obtained a very discreet mounting kit from Halfords for my i-pod. It consists of a thin adhesive disc which i mounted at the back of the waterall, and then a flexible stalk and adjustable bracket to hold the ipod. You then fit this to the disc with a suction pad. The mounting position is similar to where yours is, but when you detach the suction mount nothing is visible unless you crouch down and peer behind the waterfall to see the mounting disc. This would accomodate most mobile phones too.

Electronix12 · May 11th, 2012, 18:43

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

Parts - FRF and powerflex for bushes - I will bet you a tenner the bushes and dampers will be pretty tired on your car if it's done 109k so consider it a service item - changed mine at 54k and they were gubbed.

Been to Volvo today, they did a check over of the car and they say the bushes and front dampers are fine :S.

Needs two new tyres + tracking + rear shocks doing tho, might get them to do the rear bushes while they are at it anyway.

Electronix12 · Jun 18th, 2012, 18:17

Ok, removed the kit, but there is still bits left behind the console.

I think it is the cause of the buzzing on the aux input.

How do I go about removing the final bits? The blue box is part of it in pic 2 is it not?

The blue wire goes off to the 12V socket, I'm in two minds whether to remove it or not (cut it off at the source), or leave it, as it is in an insulated connector at the other end.

I've also removed the fuses from the black things you can see in pic 1.

Thoughts? How do I remove the rest?

Electronix12 · Jul 3rd, 2012, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Concorde Rules

Ok, removed the kit, but there is still bits left behind the console.

I think it is the cause of the buzzing on the aux input.

How do I go about removing the final bits? The blue box is part of it in pic 2 is it not?

The blue wire goes off to the 12V socket, I'm in two minds whether to remove it or not (cut it off at the source), or leave it, as it is in an insulated connector at the other end.

I've also removed the fuses from the black things you can see in pic 1.

Thoughts? How do I remove the rest?

I've now got some buzzing from the centre console area from where the added electronics are for the handsfree kit.

Does anyone know what the standard wiring is like?

What do I need to remove as the remaining wires go into a blue box, which I assume isn't standard!?

Cheers!

froggyted · Jul 3rd, 2012, 23:23

Did you have buzzing from the aux input when something was connected to it? I have not had any non-OEM parts fitted to my audio system but i have a buzzing on the aux input when nothing's connected to it, which i assume is standard. As soon as the i-pod is connected up to the socket in the console the buzzing ceases.

Electronix12 · Jul 4th, 2012, 00:07

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Originally Posted by froggyted

Did you have buzzing from the aux input when something was connected to it? I have not had any non-OEM parts fitted to my audio system but i have a buzzing on the aux input when nothing's connected to it, which i assume is standard. As soon as the i-pod is connected up to the socket in the console the buzzing ceases.

All the time

It gets quieter when something is plugged into it tho.

Note: There is the buzzing from the speakers and from behind the centre console!

May 9th, 2012, 10:55	#15
froggyted Master Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bristol	Take great care when removing the centre console. It's a bugger getting it past the handbrake lever and i gouged the leather on mine. Wiser after the event, i would do things differently in future and wrap the lever, gearstick and front seat lumbar knobs with clingfilm or something before removing. If you damage the leather on the handbrake, it cannot be ordered as a separate part, you will need to replace the entire handbrake assembly! PS re that ugly handsfree kit: i obtained a very discreet mounting kit from Halfords for my i-pod. It consists of a thin adhesive disc which i mounted at the back of the waterall, and then a flexible stalk and adjustable bracket to hold the ipod. You then fit this to the disc with a suction pad. The mounting position is similar to where yours is, but when you detach the suction mount nothing is visible unless you crouch down and peer behind the waterfall to see the mounting disc. This would accomodate most mobile phones too. __________________ 08 S40 2.0D Powershift SE Lux Last edited by froggyted; May 9th, 2012 at 11:09.

Jul 3rd, 2012, 23:23	#19
froggyted Master Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bristol	Did you have buzzing from the aux input when something was connected to it? I have not had any non-OEM parts fitted to my audio system but i have a buzzing on the aux input when nothing's connected to it, which i assume is standard. As soon as the i-pod is connected up to the socket in the console the buzzing ceases. __________________ 08 S40 2.0D Powershift SE Lux

May 6th, 2012, 22:13	#11
Electronix12 Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:28 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EDI	Bah. I can't edit my posts! Another question: Apparently it has just has it's 108,000 mile service, but the oil is black (I suspect that is due to it being a diesel!) and half way up the stick. Now this makes me wonder if it hasn't actually been changed? Also, how would I find out if my front bushes are 12 or 14mm? I'd like to order the parts!

Jun 18th, 2012, 18:17	#17
Electronix12 Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:28 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EDI	Ok, removed the kit, but there is still bits left behind the console. I think it is the cause of the buzzing on the aux input. How do I go about removing the final bits? The blue box is part of it in pic 2 is it not? The blue wire goes off to the 12V socket, I'm in two minds whether to remove it or not (cut it off at the source), or leave it, as it is in an insulated connector at the other end. I've also removed the fuses from the black things you can see in pic 1. Thoughts? How do I remove the rest?

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