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Forum: General Volvo Chat
May 23, 2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 723
Posted By nicolaselias

Sold my S80! - Thanks for years of help..

Hi everyone.. I am just writing to say that I finally sold my 2002 Volvo S80 (anyone who was at the IKEA meet in Orlando back in Nov 2009 would remember it for being ridiculously clean.)

So, I...
Forum: Volvo S80
May 23, 2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 40,580
Posted By nicolaselias

I actually bought a used siren module for about...

I actually bought a used siren module for about $50 and installed it myself.. Obviously not everyone can do that but its worth considering if you are handy..
Forum: For Sale / Trade - Archive
Nov 19, 2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By nicolaselias

bump for sale

bump for sale
Forum: For Sale / Trade - Archive
Nov 14, 2011, 01:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By nicolaselias

bump again?

bump again?
Forum: For Sale / Trade - Archive
Oct 30, 2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By nicolaselias

bump please?

bump please?
Forum: For Sale / Trade - Archive
Oct 22, 2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By nicolaselias

Selling my 2002 S80 2.9, Tampa, FL $4500 neg

Hi everyone,

I am looking to sell my 2002 S80 2.9 with 126,000 miles on it.. Color is Champagne Silver
I am asking $4500 for the vehicle..
Any of the guys who saw my car at the Volvo Ikea meet...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jul 22, 2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 41,279
Posted By nicolaselias

I got my alarm siren used from Genuine OEM Used...

I got my alarm siren used from Genuine OEM Used Volvo Parts with Lifetime Warranty V70,S60,S80,XC90,850+ (http://www.erievovo.com/)
Call them and ask...

You should look into possibly fixing it if...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jul 11, 2011, 01:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,193
Posted By nicolaselias

I just had to change my siren.. I picked up a...

I just had to change my siren.. I picked up a used siren with lifetime warranty for $75 shipped from erie vovo and then paid a shop 1 hour to install the new siren..

Before I did this, my battery...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jul 5, 2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,375
Posted By nicolaselias

pdforrest, the weight limit is stamped on...

pdforrest,

the weight limit is stamped on the side of the tire, usually as a number next to the speed rating..

eg. 99v or 98W etc..
See what yours has and cross reference it to a chart.....
Forum: Volvo S80
Jul 3, 2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,559
Posted By nicolaselias

Thanks for the reply... So far it looks like...

Thanks for the reply...

So far it looks like a faulty overflow bottle cap combined with a leaking hose (i think one of the smaller ones that goes on the right side of the engine...
I changed the...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 29, 2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 74,059
Posted By nicolaselias

Had the car at the shop yesterday and the...

Had the car at the shop yesterday and the mechanic said it is most likely the clutch in the compressor...
Claims a repair cost of $450...
I just find it strange though that this has only been...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 27, 2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 74,059
Posted By nicolaselias

Well, today was a hot day and sure enough when I...

Well, today was a hot day and sure enough when I parked up after a 15 minute drive, the A/C slowly began blowing warmer and warmer..

I cycled the A/C on and off but to the best of my knowlege I...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 26, 2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 74,059
Posted By nicolaselias

Thanks sbinplano.. Thing is, the engine temp...

Thanks sbinplano.. Thing is, the engine temp gauge never moves past the halfway point .. I know this is not the most accurate gauge but its all I have to go by right now..

Not really sure what...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 26, 2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,559
Posted By nicolaselias

Need some coolant/radiator advice

Hi everyone, I have read many of the coolant related questions but haven't really been able to find the answer I need..

I got the dreaded "coolant low stop safely message" about 1 minute from...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 23, 2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 74,059
Posted By nicolaselias

I will give that a try but it usually happens...

I will give that a try but it usually happens when I'm driving so I cant really hear the compressor engage or not...

Same thing happened as usual today though.. About 3 mins after getting off the...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 21, 2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 74,059
Posted By nicolaselias

help needed ASAP please

help needed ASAP please
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 18, 2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 74,059
Posted By nicolaselias

Weather was seriously hot today down here in Fl...

Weather was seriously hot today down here in Fl and I was in the interstate getting nice cold A/C
Within 30 seconds of getting off and being stuck in traffic lights the A/C started getting...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 17, 2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 41,279
Posted By nicolaselias

Ok, i'm a bit late but I think I should update...

Ok, i'm a bit late but I think I should update everyone on the conclusions..

Turns out that the starter had crapped out completely, which is strange cause I had it tested at advance earlier just...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 17, 2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 74,059
Posted By nicolaselias

Oh my word, this is VERY similar to the problem I...

Oh my word, this is VERY similar to the problem I am having right now... A moody problem at that...
Let me explain:

On hot days, say I am driving on the highway, A/C works fine until I get off...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 12, 2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,163
Posted By nicolaselias

Spankey, my alarm siren crapped out of me...

Spankey, my alarm siren crapped out of me recently and my sunroof died as well. It turns out that they are on the same electrical loop so if one goes so does the other..

Unfortunately the s80's...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 12, 2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,198
Posted By nicolaselias

I think you should do both filters.. To me thats...

I think you should do both filters.. To me thats the best bet..
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 8, 2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,198
Posted By nicolaselias

If its compatible with a 2001 v6 Chevy malibu,...

If its compatible with a 2001 v6 Chevy malibu, then thats the right filter!

See my post on this thread, should cover all your questions..
...
Forum: Volvo S80
Jun 3, 2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,181
Posted By nicolaselias

Hmm... Did your air intake have plug where the...

Hmm... Did your air intake have plug where the two vacuum lines go? In addition to this, define "running worse"..

If you mean down on power, thats likely if its sucking hot air from under the hood...
Forum: Volvo S80
May 16, 2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,658
Posted By nicolaselias

I had a similar sound and it turned out to be a...

I had a similar sound and it turned out to be a busted spring seat.. You can get the OEM replacement for between $25-$30 and its about an hour labour to change


An easy test is to pop the hood...
Forum: Volvo S80
Apr 29, 2011, 01:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,803
Posted By nicolaselias

Glove Box handle/latch damaged...

Hi everyone,..

So one of my friends took a ride in my pasenger seat a few days ago and when I wasnt in the car they tried to open the glove box... I normally keep it locked because thats where i...
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