What did you do to your 850/X70 today??? - Page 60

Donmac · Feb 6th, 2021, 19:34

Today. Remembered I'd failed to put my old C70's snow chains on Fleabay since selling it last year so, dug them out, read the manual and adjusted them to fit my current C70 with 1" larger wheels.

I've diligently put them in the boot of the old C70 and never needed them once in 10 years.....

So, as the so called 'beast from the east' approaches the Suffolk coast could this be the eleventh year?

and have I found the lucky charm that fends off thick snow?

RaelG · Feb 7th, 2021, 00:41

Got stuck out of it because the bloody blipper decided not to work! Took the back off and wibbled the batteries and thank goodness it worked. Scared to lock the car now!

Cookeh · Feb 7th, 2021, 10:34

I have swapped my door handles for V70 ones, so I've lost the keyholes in the doors. For this reason, and your moment of dread, I always carry spare remote batteries in my wallet!

RaelG · Feb 7th, 2021, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Cookeh

I have swapped my door handles for V70 ones, so I've lost the keyholes in the doors. For this reason, and your moment of dread, I always carry spare remote batteries in my wallet!

Now that’s a very very good idea!

Aveton Gifford · Feb 8th, 2021, 19:34

Finally got a break from the rain, so I did the VW relay 99 mod, and replaced the blown bass speaker in the drivers door.

I also got the windscreen washer jets replaced so that the screenwash fans over the whole screen and not just the bottom.

The wiper relay mod really does make a difference, its nice being able to adjust the intermittant sweep. 👍👍

Cookeh · Feb 12th, 2021, 21:57

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Originally Posted by Aveton Gifford

The wiper relay mod really does make a difference, its nice being able to adjust the intermittant sweep. 👍👍

This is going to sound daft, especially amongst a raft of handling upgrades (and fixing my heated seats!), but I honestly believe it's one of the best mods I did for the car.

Today I replaced a perished EVAP line and whipped my throttle body off for a good cleaning. I also cleaned the TPS whilst in there. As you can see, it was due a clean!

RaelG · Feb 14th, 2021, 16:08

Oooh sparkly!

RaelG · Feb 14th, 2021, 16:09

Today I programmed my new key fob and wow wow wow what a difference! The new one has a physical click when the button is pressed AND it works from a decent distance away, not the 5-10cm range of the old one. Winner! Happy Valentine’s Day little Volvo!

Cookeh · Feb 14th, 2021, 17:51

New, or new-to-you? If new, where from? Mine are ancient.

RaelG · Feb 18th, 2021, 00:08

Sorry new to me. I ended up using the circuit board from the original and putting it into a casing that head seen far fewer hands.

Feb 6th, 2021, 19:34	#591
Donmac Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 15:02 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Suffolk	Today. Remembered I'd failed to put my old C70's snow chains on Fleabay since selling it last year so, dug them out, read the manual and adjusted them to fit my current C70 with 1" larger wheels. I've diligently put them in the boot of the old C70 and never needed them once in 10 years..... So, as the so called 'beast from the east' approaches the Suffolk coast could this be the eleventh year? and have I found the lucky charm that fends off thick snow? __________________ '98 C70 T5 GT Auto

Feb 7th, 2021, 00:41	#592
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Got stuck out of it because the bloody blipper decided not to work! Took the back off and wibbled the batteries and thank goodness it worked. Scared to lock the car now! __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Feb 7th, 2021, 10:34	#593
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	I have swapped my door handles for V70 ones, so I've lost the keyholes in the doors. For this reason, and your moment of dread, I always carry spare remote batteries in my wallet! __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Feb 8th, 2021, 19:34	#595
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	Finally got a break from the rain, so I did the VW relay 99 mod, and replaced the blown bass speaker in the drivers door. I also got the windscreen washer jets replaced so that the screenwash fans over the whole screen and not just the bottom. The wiper relay mod really does make a difference, its nice being able to adjust the intermittant sweep. 👍👍 __________________ 2004 MY S60 2.0T SE WITH A STANDARD AUTO BOX 2005 MY C70 2.0T MANUAL 2007 MY XC70 D5 AUTO

Feb 14th, 2021, 16:08	#597
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Oooh sparkly! __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Feb 14th, 2021, 16:09	#598
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Today I programmed my new key fob and wow wow wow what a difference! The new one has a physical click when the button is pressed AND it works from a decent distance away, not the 5-10cm range of the old one. Winner! Happy Valentine’s Day little Volvo! __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Feb 14th, 2021, 17:51	#599
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	New, or new-to-you? If new, where from? Mine are ancient. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Feb 18th, 2021, 00:08	#600
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Sorry new to me. I ended up using the circuit board from the original and putting it into a casing that head seen far fewer hands. __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

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