AWD Transmission: Anti Skid Temporarily off

[cornerwaysuk]

Hi All,
I hope I am okay doing this, I have several questions for different subjects to my XC90 so I have listed them under different headings, if this is inappropriate can someone tell me, I dont want to annoy anyone!!! Cheers

Forgot to add the car is a XC90 2.5T SE AWD Semi-Auto Year 2005

I have now got my shiny black XC90 and I am quite pleased with it. However there are one or two niggles that i want to sort out. I dont have a manual as yet but i have contacted the previous keeper and await a reply.

The first question is, there is one message on the car....It says Anti Skid is Temporarily Off.......My question is should I be worried, does it make any difference and the stupid question...How do I turn it on again?

The second question relates to the trim, its black with leather seats etc. The peice of plastic that has the electric seat buttons on it is broke on the drivers side. I havnt tried Volvo yet but has anyone got any idea on price and where best to get one from?

The third question relates to the communications pack that is fitted to the car, I have no idea how it works but i want to try it out. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get 2 sim cards for the same number (one for the car and one for my phone) I ask as it is a pain taking the simcard out of my phone everytime i get in the car

Fourth question is about some things the car needs. I want a full set of mats for the car, The drivers side footwell carpet near the pedal is worn as it has been driven without mats. Any ideas where to get cheap hard wearing mats?
I also want some roof bars that will fit between the existing rails, is there a particular pair that are made specifically for the XC90? If so anyone know what make and where to get them from? The last items i am looking for are a black load cover and rear blinds for all the rear windows. I had these on my V70 and they are excellent. Does anyone have any they want to get rid of or know where i can get them from at a reasonable cost?

Fith and final question....I want to convert the XC90 to LPG I have already had a quote for £950 which isnt bad. Is anyone aware of any issues with the XC90 that I should consider before taking the plunge..ie do they require flashlube kit? I may need to have the cambelt done before I have it LPG converted as I am not sure if it was done at 96000 miles. The current mileage is 105000. What parts are best replaced when the cambelt is replaced? I will most likely source the parts and have a garage fit them rather than just let them do it. Any idea on how much labour it should cost?

Sorry to bore everone with my volley of questions and information finding, I want to get using the XC90 but not before I have sorted it all out. If anyone is interested I am selling my LPG Converted Lexus RX300!!!

Any help or advice as always is greatly appreciated.

[crankie]

my v70 somtimes says "anti skid temporaliy swiched off" for 30 seconds when i first start it but never at any other time

[SonyVaio]

Hello and ,

here is a LINKY to the user manual just download the .pdf document.

Q.5 - If your service history has been with Volvo then just pop tour local Volvo dealer and they will be able to bring it up on the computer if it has had the belt done or not - could save you a small fortune? Is there no sticker on the cover at all or somewhere near the cover in the engine bay to say that it has been done?

[owenfackrell]

You can turn parts of the traction control off with the dtsc button on the dash this also turns it on. I also use a Pre pay sim card in mine.

[Ron_XC90]

Hi Cornerswayuk,

If you manually disable dstc, it will be back on again when you switch ignition off and on, so if the message still appears after that there is a fault somewhere. I had this message a few times and have cleaned the ABS rings and sensors at all 4 wheels and the message never came back again. I have also read on this forum advise on checking the ABS rings themselves for cracks and something about loose bolts?!

The plastic seat trim costs around £15 from the dealer

Depending on your provider you can get a multi-sim which share the same number, or alternatively get a pay-as-you go as owen suggested and divert your phone to the car's sim when driving.

There are many car-mat sellers on Ebay for around £20 a set. Volvo original will be 4 times that...

There are some issues mentioned about LPG conversion and gearbox issues but believe that to mainly affect the T6

Have a search for some of your questions, there are many topics already covered here

[cornerwaysuk]

No, there is no sticker, i do hope it has been done but if not ill just have to take the hit! Cheers

[cornerwaysuk]

Thanks for that, very helpful. I have searched the forum but i am a little confused as to all the terms etc. I have now downloaded the manual so at least i can have a good look at what i have got in the car. Just ordered a full set of mats from a company in Skegness only £17.95. Found their details in the links, also found the broken trim isnt all that expensive from Volvo, so ill sort that out on Monday. Many thanks for the replies very helpful.

[bigtree]

On mine the anti skid temporarily off followed anti skid service required message.

Mine was cured by having the BCM (brake control module) recalibrated by volvo, they did this for free after i had the 4 wheel alignment done with them.

One thing on the mats, i bought the genuine volvo mats for around £50 from the main dealer, they match the colour perfectly and are tailored to the car. There are plenty of links to contacts at the dealers on the forum if you decide to change for genuine Volvol mats