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• permenant disablment of stop start on D5

• Removing the plug works perfectly to stop the stop/start function.
  I’ve had no problems a year later.
Ronbo Replies: 11 Views: 10881 Forum:Tip and Tricks Posted: 8th Feb 2023 2:18 pm Subject: permenant disablment of stop start on D5

• Snow tyres / best sized wheels???

• Nokian Hakkapeliita winter tires on 20” for a year now have worked great for me.
  Also have a set of LR approved Koenig Summit chains just in case. Very easy to install and remove.
Ronbo Replies: 18 Views: 16900 Forum:General Posted: 27th Nov 2022 2:51 pm Subject: Winter tires

• Well it’s gone

• I’ve had 2 Volvos, an S70 and 2006 XC90. Both had transmission and alternator failures.
  My 2017 HSE Si6 had only the windshield leak and 2 exhaust sensors go bad, the last one repaired itself.
  ...
Ronbo Replies: 13 Views: 9816 Forum:General Posted: 8th Oct 2022 6:24 pm Subject: Well it’s gone

• LR or Thule roof bars?

• I’m pleased with Thule cross bars which also are asymmetrical.
Ronbo Replies: 11 Views: 13314 Forum:General Posted: 12th May 2022 12:58 am Subject: Cross bars

• Volvo xc90

• I had a 2006 XC90 with a V8 (made by Yamaha). Engine was terrific but car developed a transmission problem (common) after the warranty ended. Alternator died and was going to cost $2900 to replace by ...
Ronbo Replies: 11 Views: 11423 Forum:General Posted: 24th Apr 2022 1:29 pm Subject: Volvo XC90

• P24C6 / P24C7 Code + Idiot Light

• Glad you’re up and running.
  My 2017 Lux with 30k miles still doing well. Nothing besides an exhaust sensor malfunctioning.
  Likely keep it as off road and highway it can’t be beat.
Ronbo Replies: 7 Views: 9207 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 31st Mar 2022 11:24 pm Subject: P24C6 / P24C7 Code + Idiot Light

• Screw in tyre

• A puncture on the sidewall itself is not considered repairable in the US. This puncture is on the tread. Worst comes to worst it’ll simply leak. Sometimes you need to repair while you decide if it� ...
Ronbo Replies: 22 Views: 13442 Forum:General Posted: 28th Feb 2022 2:59 pm Subject: Screw in tyre

• Screw in tyre

• This looks repairable. I had a screw on the radius to the side wall. Had it plugged. Lasted a year until I replaced all 4 tires.
Ronbo Replies: 22 Views: 13442 Forum:General Posted: 27th Feb 2022 11:38 pm Subject: Screw in tread

• Engine battery replacement

• Installed the 49AGM and it’s working fine.
Ronbo Replies: 3 Views: 4332 Forum:General Posted: 7th Jan 2022 2:41 am Subject: Engine battery replacement

• Engine battery replacement

• My 2017 Si6 is in need of a new battery.
  
  Is the ACDelco 49AGM Professional
  AGM Automotive BCI Group 49
  Battery ($199.) a direct replacement in the US?
  There seems to be no other choices.
Ronbo Replies: 3 Views: 4332 Forum:General Posted: 18th Oct 2021 11:05 pm Subject: Engine battery replacement

• LR Service Advisors

• Some service advisors go the extra mile to make our lives better.
  My 2017 Si6 displayed a steady amber ‘check engine’ light at 20K miles.
  Fortunately I had a BlueDriver code reader which reads ...
Ronbo Replies: 1 Views: 2725 Forum:General Posted: 3rd Jul 2021 7:21 pm Subject: LR Service Advisors

• Number Plate Location - your opinion

• I was thinking of going this route after a parking lot attendant busted the real window with some bodywork damage but realized insurance wouldn’t pay for such a modification.
  It would look better ...
Ronbo Replies: 9 Views: 7604 Forum:General Posted: 12th May 2021 8:35 pm Subject: Number Plate Location - your opinion

• Number Plate Location - your opinion

• Tried to balance the offset plate with decals.
  
  
  https://disco5.co.uk/gallery/11207/normal_30C34661-7B7D-4683-9304-7E924BAFC343.jpeg
Ronbo Replies: 9 Views: 7604 Forum:General Posted: 12th May 2021 5:01 pm Subject: Plate offset

• Don’t leave car’s fob in car!

• Forget the attachment. You need a subscription.
Ronbo Replies: 4 Views: 4963 Forum:General Posted: 21st Mar 2021 7:56 pm Subject: Don’t leave car’s fob in car!

• Don’t leave car’s fob in car!

• When thieves see side mirrors not folded they’re clued you left the fob inside.
  
  
  https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/crime/fl-ne-high-end-car-thieves-ss-prem-20210320-yawb34xut5c45dwtikx2ddmaie-s ...
Ronbo Replies: 4 Views: 4963 Forum:General Posted: 21st Mar 2021 6:30 pm Subject: Don’t leave car’s fob in car!