New posts from the 2004-2006 forums http://v70r.com/forums Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:19:30 +0000 1 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33811-bulb-failure-position-light-warning/
Thanks]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:19:30 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33811-bulb-failure-position-light-warning/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33805-wanted-to-buy-2007-v70r-with-low-miles/
Am new to the forum and looking to replace my 855 T5. Still a great car with 350k Kms, but something big has to go wrong at some point. Are there any 2007 V70Rs with low miles out there for sale? Am looking for any color with tan interior. Navigation, audio upgrade and booster seat preferred. Anyone aware of any?

Thanks in advance for any help,

Perry]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:21:56 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33805-wanted-to-buy-2007-v70r-with-low-miles/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33589-need-bumper-cutout-template/
Rody]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:08:14 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33589-need-bumper-cutout-template/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33808-any-issue-with-18-pegs-on-a-2006-v70r/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:56:44 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33808-any-issue-with-18-pegs-on-a-2006-v70r/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33794-reduced-engine-performance-anti-skid-service-oh-no/
Started the car, cranked, hiccuped and fired-up.
After that it was runing like a PoS... Limp home mode.
Not to mention in the DIM lit up with those wonderful vague alerts:
Reduced Engine Performance & Anti Skid Service Required...

Oh no - here we go

On the other hand, I knew cranking the car was getting progessively worse and worse.
It was the orginal battery that came with the car - 8 yrs of service - that's pretty good!!!

Anyway, organised a new battery.
Battery was installed, charging system tested and all good.
Fired up instantly and best of all no error messages.

Looks like I caught it before the dying battery caused any more gremlins.
Moral of the story - always check your battery is sound when tracing issues.


Trent


Postscript
the electrical engineers at work wondered what was going on in the carpark.
They had never seen a batter in a boot (trunk) before.
While I was waiting for the battery dude to rock-up they wanted to explore what the issue was.

Out they trundle a high speed osciliscope, connect her up and start the car.
Before starting the battery looked fine, good volts and normal current draw - however on start-up there was a surge and huge drop in voltage in a few milliseconds.
Apparently that sends the various control modules into meltdown and throws codes.
Gotta love the propeller heads at work

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:18:25 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33794-reduced-engine-performance-anti-skid-service-oh-no/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33788-just-got-my-2004-v70r-yesterday/
But, it has a cpouple squawks:

Nav System DVD Player appears broken. Previously owner is going to compensate me to get it fixed at Car Toys, a Colorado Car Electronics Dealer. Says it needs a new DVD player at cost of about $200. I appreciate any insights on this.

Drivers side seat heater started to overheat when I turned it on this morning. All of a sudden my leg is burning hot, and I see smoke coming up from under the seat. Turned it off obviously! No visible damage. Any ideas? I am going to pull the fuse for now.

Thanks for all your inputs!
Bill Gagen
treadreview.com]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:46:10 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33788-just-got-my-2004-v70r-yesterday/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33804-stuck-in-starbucks-drive-thru-now-inside-sipping-latte/ Key was locked out from going to ON or START. I tried everything under the moon...from lock unlocking to rocking the wheel and car. Nada. Called BCAA they tried. Had to dolly it up coming in the back way. tricky pull. We bailed sitting in Starbucks now, 1.5 hours from home and a ride on the way.

Towed to the Nanaimo Chapman motors ..they'll have to somehow get it into the shop cause it's a fenced in pound., R has to spend the night in a rough area of town, aaarrgh!]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:10:35 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33804-stuck-in-starbucks-drive-thru-now-inside-sipping-latte/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/24624-2354517-and-2354018-is-there-a-real-difference-in-comfort/
I have real problem with my R, even so big that i am considering selling it
Roads in Poland are so bad, that driving on 18 cal rims is a horror

I know that only smaller one which fits are 17'

Is ita real difference in driving between 17' and 18' ??

did any of you had a chance to check that?]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:09:18 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/24624-2354517-and-2354018-is-there-a-real-difference-in-comfort/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33796-16-rims-for-06-v70r/
I found below rims and wonder will they fit my r calipers?

http://www.europeantuningshop.nl/index.php?route=product/product&path=1663_1725&product_id=5338

Anyone has any experience with "16 rims?

Volvorine]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:27:19 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33796-16-rims-for-06-v70r/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/11206-which-extended-warrenty-to-choose/
Thanks in advance for your advice.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:49:40 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/11206-which-extended-warrenty-to-choose/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33545-goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-2-size-help/
I am close to buying the F1 asymmetric 2 and thought I would ask about size selections since there does seem to be several. At first i only saw a limited selection especially with the 18 inch rims but noticed another article with more options.

I see they have the following in 18s.

225/40R18 XL 92Y
235/40R 18 XL 95Y

I am assuming the 235/40Rs would be the best to stay with.

I am paying $1200 installed for 4 of the 235/40s. Sound fair?

Comments welcome and appreciated since I should change the tires over the next 3-4K miles.

BTW: I never take these to the mountains or cold and snow.

Robert]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:32:49 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33545-goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-2-size-help/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33733-damage-to-potential-v70r-purchase-dealbreaker/
Thanks in advance.

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:35:54 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33733-damage-to-potential-v70r-purchase-dealbreaker/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/31789-tires-for-v70r/
That said, I've been reading reviews on the Michelin Pilot Sport and the Bridgestone Potenza's. Do any of you guys have experience with these tires? Would you recommend any other tires for Seattle weather? I'm looking for a good all-season tire - good in rain and light snow - and my driving won't be nearly as aggressive with a newborn on the way.

Any info would be much appreciated!]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:39:59 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/31789-tires-for-v70r/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/31589-clutch-problem-or-no/
I've ran across numerous clutch issue's over the years, but this one has me stumped. Do I want to pull the trans out. . . .Hell no, but if I have to I have to. problem for me is . . . .I Really don't think this is another failed slave cylinder. Here's what happens. Start the car up & put it in gear. at this point the clutch feels normal. (it pretty much feel's normal all the time)Once in gear you can let the clutch out Completely & Nothin, car doesn't move, you can row thru all the gears & you get the same thing. put it in Any gear & rev the motor up to 3-4 grand & BANG, it engages. now you can move the car around abit. but sooner or later all of a sudden you have nothing again. rev her up & you get the same thing. Being as there hasn't been a drop on the ground, nor is there any missing from the brake master I'm beginning to wonder if it could be the clutch master. Has anybody ran into anything similar ?

Mine's an 06 w/ 31K on it. Garage queen for the most part. very Very bizarre.


.........Dave]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:03:17 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/31589-clutch-problem-or-no/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33645-looking-for-reputable-shop-in-la-area/ Just got my 06 V70R with 100k yesterday and am looking for a reputable shop to have my car brought to stage 0. Areas from Glendale to Woodland Hills would be preferable. looking for a trustworthy mechanic for a 2nd opinion against dealer maintenance. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:35:19 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33645-looking-for-reputable-shop-in-la-area/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33791-climate-control-issue-2004-v70r/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:48:39 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33791-climate-control-issue-2004-v70r/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33760-led-interior-bulb-kit-s60v70-p2-group-buy/ http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?169615-LED-Light-Bulb-Kit-Group-buy

Group buy details:

S60 2001-2010 - LED 11 piece interior bulb kit
$75 USD 5-10 order - includes shipping within 48 mainland States and Canada by Post
$65 USD 11+ - includes shipping within 48 mainland States and Canada by Post
Optional LED license plate and puddle light bulbs $15/pr
Click here -> http://www.eurosporttuning.ca/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EST02&Product_Code=VLT-765-102-G&Attributes=Yes&Quantity=1

V70 2001-2007 - LED 10 piece interior bulb kit
$65 USD 5-10 order - includes shipping within 48 mainland States and Canada by Post
$55 UDS 11+ - includes shipping within 48 mainland States and Canada by Post
Optional LED license plate and puddle light bulbs $15/pr
Click here -> http://www.eurosporttuning.ca/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EST02&Product_Code=VLT-775-102-G&Attributes=Yes&Quantity=1

The quantities of 5-10 and 11+ will include orders for both S60 and V70 applications (so if we have 8 orders for S60 kits and 3 orders for V70 kits everyone gets the 11+ group buy price).

Group buy will be active until Feb 29, 2012 at which time we will ship out all orders unless we reach the 11+ before then. Credit cards will be charged when your order is shipped out.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:35:49 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33760-led-interior-bulb-kit-s60v70-p2-group-buy/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33737-e-brake-shoes-catastrophic-failure-one-more-case-2-questions/
I have just read and now become aware of the multiple posts with similar cases. What a pain that a $50 dollar item catastrophic failure ends up costing 40 times its value.

Not being too familiar yet with the R, which I bought a year ago from the original owner, I have 2 questions:

1) Is it worth trying to find non-OEM shoes because the non-OEM tend to fail less than the OEM ones ? Or as long as the shoes are replaced every 2-3 years it is ok to go with any type/source of shoes ?

2) Given the huge labor cost, what other parts is it worth replacing in there even if not showing failure yet ? Are the wheel bearings part of the disassembly for this job ? I read that those tend to fail on Rs too, and the car has a howling type noise when going at 40 mph or more.

For reference the car has 75k miles. And besides the high maintenance cost, it has been a blast to drive.

Thanks,
Andy

P.S.: The moral of the story seems to be that if you haven't checked/changed your shoes since several years ago, do it sooner rather than later. If I had known it....]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:46:32 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33737-e-brake-shoes-catastrophic-failure-one-more-case-2-questions/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33746-boost/ How much bar/psi are normal when under 4000 rpm. and whats the top peak boost thats normal when u give her all she got? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:26:15 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33746-boost/ http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33739-starter-not-working/ I have been having problems starting, once rare but now frequent. I turn the key and nothing. I acts like there is a dead spot on the starter but after talking to the service rep at Stillman, he suggested that it might be the wire to the solenoid being loose. He said that there are three wires going to the starter. Two heavies and one to the solenoid. I have tried to find these but cannot even find the starter. Any suggestions? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:23:43 +0000 http://v70r.com/forums/topic/33739-starter-not-working/