[DrBrutal]

So, literally.. Tell me about it. I'm seeing all these weird issues pop on on threads.

What's the most odd, or horrible issue you had happen to your R? Something that was like "WTF?" or "SERIOUSLY?!"

As for me.. My moonroof stopped working because the alarm needed "maintainence" :facepalm:

 

[evilspoons]

That's easy. The moonroof is controlled by the same computer as the alarm, known as the Upper Electronics Module or UEM.

 

[DrBrutal]

That's easy. The moonroof is controlled by the same computer as the alarm, known as the Upper Electronics Module or UEM.

I know, I've got a new alarm siren sitting in my garage.. Just need VIDA to activate it when I install it.. Dealer wants 135$ :thumbdown:

Oh, if you're talking about the one by the moonroof, that's not the issue it's the siren that's broken causing it to not work properly. Dealer stocks a bunch of them since apparently it's a common problem... Luckily it's the same part for all P2 cars, and I got one at a junkyard for 6$ so if it doesn't work, it was 6$.. However, I have to get VIDA or someone that has it to activate it for free.

 

[DarekP]

I know, I've got a new alarm siren sitting in my garage.. Just need VIDA to activate it when I install it.. Dealer wants 135$ :thumbdown:

Oh, if you're talking about the one by the moonroof, that's not the issue it's the siren that's broken causing it to not work properly. Dealer stocks a bunch of them since apparently it's a common problem... Luckily it's the same part for all P2 cars, and I got one at a junkyard for 6$ so if it doesn't work, it was 6$.. However, I have to get VIDA or someone that has it to activate it for free.

I don't think you need SW upload to activate new siren. Am I wrong? Have to do some research...

 

[DarekP]

I know, I've got a new alarm siren sitting in my garage.. Just need VIDA to activate it when I install it.. Dealer wants 135$ :thumbdown:

Oh, if you're talking about the one by the moonroof, that's not the issue it's the siren that's broken causing it to not work properly. Dealer stocks a bunch of them since apparently it's a common problem... Luckily it's the same part for all P2 cars, and I got one at a junkyard for 6$ so if it doesn't work, it was 6$.. However, I have to get VIDA or someone that has it to activate it for free.

From what I am reading, all you have to do after new siren installation is simply reset the UEM with the 3x lock/unlock cycles.

 

[DrBrutal]

From what I am reading, all you have to do after new siren installation is simply reset the UEM with the 3x lock/unlock cycles.

Are you sure? VADIS says "has to be configured via VIDA" for the install of the new siren. Maybe the 3x lock unlock works. Never done it before, what's the exact process for that? literally just lock 3x and unlock 3x?

 

[DarekP]

Are you sure? VADIS says "has to be configured via VIDA" for the install of the new siren. Maybe the 3x lock unlock works. Never done it before, what's the exact process for that? literally just lock 3x and unlock 3x?

Yes sir, cycle the door locks 3x
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?149712-Replaced-Alarm-Siren

 

[prienzo]

The time I went through 5 fuel pumps.

 

[DrBrutal]

The time I went through 5 fuel pumps.

Dude..? What!?? In what time frame??? Miles??

 

[prienzo]

Dude..? What!?? In what time frame??? Miles??

Like a few months. Fun times.

 

[DrBrutal]

Like a few months. Fun times.

How does that even happen lol... That's ****ty. Oh well, at least it's good now, right?

 

[garbergtsi]

Are you sure? VADIS says "has to be configured via VIDA" for the install of the new siren. Maybe the 3x lock unlock works. Never done it before, what's the exact process for that? literally just lock 3x and unlock 3x?

VADIS lies sometimes.
I have not ever had one that needed to be configured after replacment.

 

[4pownag3]

Moonroof doesnt open. IDK what to do... At least its not leaking.
Since DrBrutal is local maybe you can help

 

[JRL]

Like a few months. Fun times.

Did you ever get this resolved?

 

[377Z]

My mystery vibration. Shakes the steering wheel at 70ish and above. Under that its smooth. Heck sometimes at 70 its even smooth, other times not.

Started after the CV boot I replaced let go, & inner CV had some play. Changed axle with an OEM from Tasca, still vibrates though. So far, have not found anything loose in the front end--will need to get under it again this weekend & look everything over again. If I can't figure it out, I will have to bring it somewhere... I hate bringing the car in

 

[prienzo]

Did you ever get this resolved?

Yep, botched install to blame. They replaced a whole bunch of fuel components in the end.

 

[o2k]

i get the most random lights out warnings that pop up now and again.. all in different locations. I get a 5200rpm sensor error thats also intermittent.

 

[maxenar]

Definitely has to be the turning radius. Driving other Volvos were just fine, till I got my R.

 

[DrBrutal]

Definitely has to be the turning radius. Driving other Volvos were just fine, till I got my R.

It's true. My s40's turning radius is like 25 feet lol and the R is somewhere in the 30's.. ****. The V70 AWD is significantly better than the R, too..

 

[BumpinVolvo]

my worst problems are usually self inflicted. Like when I replaced my front hubs I forgot to take out the axle bolt on the passenger side and pulled the cv axle apart. I was able to put it back together but it soon developed a bit of a vibration so I ended up replacing it. Stupid things like that.