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Capndirk
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Yesterday, 02:03 PMWhat everyone else said, and a personal WELCOME!12 replies | 334 view(s) -
Yesterday, 01:55 PMHere you go: https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?481385-VIDA-Dice-2014D-VM-Image-Download-Link There are more sources and discussions in...35 replies | 19835 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:24 PMThose gas springs are pretty strong, because the leverage is not in their favor. I had a similar experience with my 740, where the ball pivot on the...9 replies | 259 view(s)
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08-12-2020, 03:53 PMThis should be interesting to watch. Keep us posted, please. Years ago, I worked for ETAK the Navigator. It was a pre-GPS vehicle navigation system...5 replies | 179 view(s)
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08-12-2020, 02:41 PMCode: ECM-262A Definition: Long-Term Fuel Trim. Upper limit Or Lower Limit Description: The control module receives information from the heated...2 replies | 122 view(s)
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08-11-2020, 12:34 PMHaving researched installing aftermarket radios and the possibility of interfacing them with the factory amp, the only thing I've seen on these...8 replies | 180 view(s)
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08-10-2020, 06:39 PMDo you have rear seat entertainment?8 replies | 180 view(s)
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08-10-2020, 02:26 PMWhat did the premium amp come from? We can have a look at the wiring diagram and see what goes where. My '09 amp had a gang plug coming from the...8 replies | 180 view(s)
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08-10-2020, 02:12 PMYou could well come out very good on that alternator' It's a really expensive proposition to make alternators, and there's no benefit to making ones...4 replies | 162 view(s)
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08-10-2020, 02:05 PMI bought a DSS from a retailer for my '09, and occasion to talk to the support people. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. You can deal direct,...4 replies | 128 view(s)
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08-09-2020, 08:28 PMIt may have been the original Bluetooth accessory. Here's the info on it: http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2007/2007_HANDSFREE/HandsFree.html...2 replies | 126 view(s)
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08-06-2020, 12:01 PMCapndirk replied to a thread Aftermarket Radio on DYNAUDIO/Dolby Logic Pro II Sound System XC90's in XC90 (2003 - 2014)Digital signal processor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor chip, with its...42 replies | 1409 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 07:43 PMCapndirk replied to a thread Time to replace the alternator on our T5 in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)In the Swedespeed classifieds. https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?465809-VIDA-dedicated-laptops-for-sale If nothing on hand, PM the folks...19 replies | 665 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 01:34 PMGet the codes read with VIDA, or at least get codes decoded HERE My anti-skid was a bad motor on the ABS assembly.6 replies | 249 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 01:25 PMCapndirk replied to a thread Time to replace the alternator on our T5 in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)The VIDA solutions are available in this sub-forum, including Mac solutions. Don't recall any for Linux, though :) Now that I have VIDA, I wouldn't...19 replies | 665 view(s)
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08-02-2020, 05:28 PMI bought a blank key with fob and electronics on eBay. Haven't done the programming yet, but had the key cut for $35 at the only place in town that...15 replies | 904 view(s)
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08-02-2020, 02:09 PMCapndirk replied to a thread Aftermarket Radio on DYNAUDIO/Dolby Logic Pro II Sound System XC90's in XC90 (2003 - 2014)I researched a lot of Android units before buying my ATOTO A6, and yes, there are a lot of Android systems out there. I'm very happy with what I...42 replies | 1409 view(s)
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08-01-2020, 03:00 PM1>Look that one up, here. It can be done complete, or "lite". Complete is with water pump, thermostat, alternator drive, idler, tensioner, and belt....4 replies | 228 view(s)
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08-01-2020, 02:36 PMYes all or some of the Volvo instructions. I found it very easy to simply stuff the cables into the edge of the headliner and down the A-post. I...4 replies | 218 view(s)
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08-01-2020, 02:20 PMCapndirk replied to a thread Aftermarket Radio on DYNAUDIO/Dolby Logic Pro II Sound System XC90's in XC90 (2003 - 2014)Does it have a manufacturer identification of some type? Specs? I would be interested, but going onto facebook is a deal breaker. Why the cloak and...42 replies | 1409 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 04:10 PMThat is hard to read. I sent a link via PM to akcanuck so he can download the '05 diagram. For the whole car.266 replies | 146242 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 03:55 PM266 replies | 146242 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 01:18 PMSorry; I just can't resist: 75Kg = 165.346697 lb. Either way, the small people have it.21 replies | 855 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 01:03 PMWhat Incartec ? I've installed reverse cameras that had no more than the + &- power wires and the head unit switched to rear view when a video...266 replies | 146242 view(s)
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07-28-2020, 03:04 PMPost your VIN and I can post back a wiring diagram. Unfortunately, tapping in involves skinning back insulation and soldering on a wire, and then...266 replies | 146242 view(s)
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07-27-2020, 01:11 PMThis may be where our friend was led astray. He has one such installation and others. Three computers. Ultimately, it seems he may still be having...356 replies | 239606 view(s)
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07-25-2020, 10:04 AM+147 replies | 1948 view(s)
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07-24-2020, 12:32 PMRollover. A good high speed T-Bone by a red light runner could do the job.44 replies | 1199 view(s)
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07-24-2020, 12:17 PMGiven the probable cause and effect scenario, I would disconnect the battery and explore the connectors for the airbag. Resistance too high means...15 replies | 307 view(s)
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07-23-2020, 01:33 PMI'm running the "2015A" (really 2014D) on my laptop and have had no problems running it except when Windows decided to do me a favor and change up to...356 replies | 239606 view(s)
About Capndirk
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About Capndirk
- Location:
- San Diego, CA.
- Interests:
- Volvos. All Maritime, Woodworking
- Occupation:
- Yacht Captain
- Year/Make/Model Car Owned:
- 2009 XC90 FWD 3.2
- Biography:
- I was a Volvo dealer factory trained mechanic from 1969 to 1983, then became a Volvo North America service rep, then bailed from the car biz in 1987 and pusued my maritime interests.
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2009 XC90 FWD 3.2, 2013 S60 T5
In the past: '89 745, '91 940, '82 242, '67 122S, '67 123GT, '71 142E, '62 PV544.
In the past: '89 745, '91 940, '82 242, '67 122S, '67 123GT, '71 142E, '62 PV544.
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