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So then I had it replaced for a couple hundred bucks.
Be sure they order the ignition or lock assembly before you give them your car. They had my car for 2 weeks as they bumbled along. The assemblies are shipped in some slow, secure manner to limit access to thieves. I made the dealer pay for my 2 week rental.
Thanks.
-rollie
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I have no ideal how to lock the doors with the engine running. I guess if you have an duplicate remote lock that might help.
I have tried a lower gear (its automatic), all I hear is the transmission screaming, though acceleration is only marginally better.
Is the transmission on its way out. Anybody experiencing this???
If you aren't in 'W' or accidently in 1st gear in Geartronic mode then you may well have a transmission problem. How many miles does your car have?
Thanks.
-rollie
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The mileage on the car is 43,000.
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tmex12
Bought S80T6 2000 last may 30K miles and now 48K had a great time with it. Did have a few problems fixed with front suspension, had my runs of blown bulbs, replaced under warranty and now after hearing all about the wiring harness from all you good people, i brought that up with the good delaer and he will be doing the job under warranty.
My question is i do have a extended precert warrant upto 100k/6 years. my original warrant will be ending 1/28. I would like to know are there any particular things i need to get checked, repaired or replaced under original warranty.
Thanks a lot,
Rob
2. They claim that the transmission is fine, because they ran a check with the computer. I intend to drive it and observe for a couple of days, if I think the problem persist I'll return it and insist they take a closer look. The car is pretty "lazy" when going uphill.
Its nasty when,a ford focus, honda civic zoom past you :-)
I'm sorry for your frustration. The T-6 is a hot rod, that turbo makes all the difference, but I've not driven the 2.9L, so I'm unfamiliar with how powerful they are. I wish you the best. You may need to sell the car yourself and get the Turbo version, if it's too slow for you.
Thanks.....
Either way, even with economical driving you shouldn't have a problem with hills. As a test, before you hit the hill get to the ideal speed and set the speed control. Let us know what happens on the hill (it shouldn't slow down more than 1-2 mph.)
Good luck.
-rollie
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As for the acceleration, the 2.9 is what it is, which is a decent every-day driving car. It will not blow anyone away at a stoplight. What did you drive prior to the 2.9L S80? Before I bought mine I had to level set my expectations, coming from a 3.8L V6 Bonneville. If you drove something with alittle more spirit previously you may need the T6, as suggested by nvbanker.
If rollie's suggestions do not work you may have a problem. Good luck.
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The dealer has an upgrade for the radio to correct reception issues.
If you bought the car from a Volvo dealer it should have been done.
Sat radio isn't available on any Volvo, however an aftermarket unit could be installed and play through an FM modulator.
Thanks.
The new S80 is due in 2006-2007.
That car will have the new short block I6 and V8 plus AWD.
The current S80 will muddle along as it is.
Return to RWD (hopefully)?
I don't think your going to see a radical departure from the current Volvo styling trend.
Perhaps in the lighting dept, something like what the current Volvo concept cars have.
The platform is still going to be front wheel drive biased, although the car will certainly be available w/ AWD.
I am interested in getting a 2004 S80 (US model). I understand that this car has this feature, but it needs to be enabled by the dealer through programming. Is that true? Thanks. David
Dealer needs to download and install the software.
The 2.9 has been dropped. The 2.5T has taken its place. There are no cash incentives on the 2.5T at htis time.
I have another question. I test-drove the S80 today. When starting on a moderately steep hill, the moment I let go of the brake, the S80 started to roll back, even though I was in D gear. With my current car, the car doesn't do that. On a flat surface, with my foot off the gas and in D gear, the S80 creeps forward, almost not moving. My current car moves a little faster in the same situation. My guess is that the idle RPM on the S80 (I tested two and both are like that) is too low. Is there any adjustment one can make so the car doesn't roll back on hills? Thanks. The salesperson said nothing can be done since everything is controlled by the computer. Was he right?