Hi all im new here so just going for a thread on anything to be honest as i have have a few issues with mine and solved most so just share them and maybe help any member if i can....

 

parking sensors/engine service required mode/playing mp3 and pluging iphone ipod to hifi without aux
leaking sunroof/frosted lights/sunroof issue
and other bits from main dealer regarding fuel filter housing (2004 D5)
these were some i had

 

Hi All
I had my car serviced all the usual stuff..
I was told the fuel filter housing was in need of a change as thr threads to screw it in were looking a bit thread bare from my mechanic...
Now i rang my local volvo dealer parts dept..
Asked for the fuel filter housing The price for the housing is £94 inc vat again no problem with that (Part no 31303261) for my 2004 XC90 D5 no harm in that you say..
Then i am told there is a software update for this part (bit strange i thought)
So i asked to go through to the service dept and get all the details.
I am then told that volvo have updated this part to stop possible fuel leaks
after a lot of digging with volvo i find you cant buy the one for my car anymore i have to buy this new one so they have changed a part for a car that is no more than 8 years old and want to charge me wait for this £1,100 to supply and fit this item
so your paying for the part and the update and the labour which really you dont need because you should still be offered the old part and volvo dealer says its to stop possible fuel leaks well is that another term for a recall or dam right stealing even dick turpin wore a mask..
So what i am in the process of doing is to find out why they changed a part. And then you have to have new fuel pipes fitted this is were the cost comes in as they have to drop your fuel tank and move your propshaft etc
i would like to start a fight back on these costs with people who have the earlier cars i think its dam unfair and there pricing you out of selling your volvo or even thinking of buying one....
So this means if volvo change the wheel size on the new xc90 to 20inch does that mean you need to have a software update and change your wheels on your earlier car
COME ON VOLVO SORT THIS OUT

 

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Criteria : (VOLVO CAR XC90) for the date range 01/Mar/2004 to 01/Sep/2012
Information : Click on the recalls number to expand the detail and hover over the concern for a quick insight into the defect
Please note that certain recalls have the same reference number, but relate to different models/variants of the same manufacturer/vehicle.
# Launch DateRecalls NumberMakeModel(s)ConcernVIN StartVIN EndBuild StartBuild End 11 02/12/2009 R/2009/141 VOLVO CAR XC90loss of power assistance to steering371138523482

12 22/04/2010 R/2010/044 VOLVO CAR XC90 fire may occur 546203553594

13 11/06/2010 R/2010/071 VOLVO CAR XC70,V70,S80,XC90, C30, S40, V50, C70, XC60 gearbox may jam 544419/560779

14 13/07/2010 R/2010/093 VOLVO CAR XC90 (diesel) fuel may leak 551239/553207

15 18/10/2010 R/2010/166 VOLVO CAR V60, V70, XC70, S80, XC90 wheel may become loose



16 16/05/2011 R/2011/059 VOLVO CAR XC90 power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak 565652/579322

17 16/05/2011 R/2011/059 VOLVO CAR XC90power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak 553910/576645

18 16/05/2011 R/2011/059 VOLVO CARXC90power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak 563739/572767

19 24/04/2012 R/2012/056 VOLVO CAR S60,V60,XC60,V70,XC70, S80 & XC90

Please note number 14 this is a recall on the 2010 cars now my point is that volvo say its not a recall on my 2004 car..
So therefore i should be able to pay the £96 for my fuel filter housing...
But no volvo are not interested in my point that the recall is not for my car, But i still have to pay £1100 to them for the supply and fitting and software update on my 2004 xc90 when my car does not need all this i have tried there customer service and motor codes and consumer advice....
So any xc90 owner who may need to have the fuel filter housing replaced due to general wear and tear expect to pay a lot of money..
Or do as volvo customer service say and get a salvage one which seems to defeat the object some what..
Or band together to put the pressure on volvo to sort this out as they cant say its not a recall on some xc90's and then tell you to pay £1100 for the updated one which your car does not need

ABOVE INFO OFF VOSA RECALL SITE



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S60,V60,XC60,V70,XC70, S80 & XC90

 

Hi All
Ive had the MOST security patched (turned off) £56 odd from volvo dealer this is so i can either replace the existing hi fi with out errors....
But i am fitting a GROM UNIT (lite cost £187 inc postage)..
This will replace my 6 disc auto changer in car (which stays were it is)
The grom unit uses the plug from my cd unit and then its up and running..
and i can use a flash stick for my music or (iphone ipod using headphone socket) if anyone is interested i can take pictures of install and also post company who do these units they do another one but at £320 odd i think the lite is ok for what i need...
I will try to video the install aswell...

 

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grom install start

 

This install took me 25 minutes from start as you can see the grom unit is attatched using no more nails sticky pads or similer to the underside of the cd changer and then you can route the usb lead or headphone jack lead anywere you require

 

As you can see no errors i did not remove the battery terminal this is because i had the MOST security patch done from my local volvo dealer rybrook chester at the cost of £56 odd and with the £187 paid for the grom which allows me to play my music from a flash stick (Im using a 32gb) at a cost of near £243 its cheaper than replacing the full system and paying a lot of money for your cd changer to be replaced or repaired....
and the sound is bang on.......

 

The one i have fitted will do 2003 to 2005 xc90 but there are others to fit the newer cars ive been told...
anyone interested as i cannot tell you how cool this is and there is an expensive one which does bluetooth and handsfree but this one i have is good enough for me...

Anyone want the contact details for were i got mine i will be glad to pass on
I ordered mine yesterday (15/11/2012) at 11am was here today (16/11/2012) at 1035am and fitted up and running before 1pm

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