If you own a BMW at some point you will go to replace a bulb in the angel eyes only to realize that the bulb will not come out of the socket. BMW will sell you an entire assembly for 50-60 dollars, but this is not needed. This simple DIY will show you how to do it yourself for under 6 dollars. All you need is a lighter, a piece of 14awg solid core wire, and a set of needle nose plyers. The part number for the bulb is Philips number 12082 or Osram 64113.

If your cabin fan is acting up in your Volvo S40 / V40, there is a good chance that you need to replace the fan transistor. Classic signs of this issue include the fan running in high speed when auto all of the time, or the fan not working at all. Total cost for this repair will be around 80 dollars with common tool and requires about 15 minutes. To start, remove the passenger side kick panel which is held in with two Phillips screws.

If your carpets are wet, you hear water in the cargo area, you see water on the pillars, you have recently replaced a YAW rate sensor, or have any other moisture related issues, you may need to check the drains on your Volvo XC90. This simple from Volvospeed Connect will walk you through the steps.

This is a top level job and must be done with great care! If you do not feel comfortable or are not 100% sure of your skills I would highly recommend not attempting this job. Sometimes it is just better and more cost effective to pay a professional than to make a mess and have to pay one double!

The 850, V70 S70 C70s have a rubber bump stop inside the rear spring. The rubber bump stop is held in place with a plastic clip that for some reason breaks and when that happens the bump stop will fall down. The bump stop is large enough that it can't get lost, it's stuck inside the spring. Looking at the problem, it appears that you would have to remove the spring to be able to secure the bump stop back in place. The repair shows you how to do the repair without removing the rear suspension spring.

This posting covers the replacement of the electrical portion of the ignition switch on the 850, however the same procedures apply to the V70 S70 and C70. Reasons for replacing the switch include; ABS/TRACS light staying on but upon wiggling the key will go out, headlights with intermittent operation, especially over bumps, difficulty getting out of park at times and wiggling the key helps, seat belt lights not going out.

Cameo is an aluminum stainless cleaner that works great on some of the engine parts, or anything else that is aluminum.

Sling Shot glass cleaner is a heavy duty window cleaner that works very well. What I find that works just as well though is vinegar and water in a 1:1 solution. This is also much cheaper. No matter what your choice newspaper or coffee filters work best for wiping off.

Maguiars Quick Clay is a good way to remove water spots, bugs, over spray, and just about anything else you can think of. The down side is the stuff is labor intensive.

Zymol seems to be a favorite of many people for car wax. In my opinion it works well but there are other alternatives out there for cheaper with no draw backs.

Lexol products are some of the best out there for any of your leather needs. Very easy to work with and does not leave any residue.

In Volvo Service Literature, a vehicle is often referred to by its type, not its model. For example the S-80 is type 184. The below list is to help clarify the model designations.

Number 21 Stabilizer bar front Number 22 Shock absorbers rear Number 23 is the rear spring Number 24 Stabilizer bar rear Number 25 is Bump rubber rear, front. Most of the information on the ID plate is used by the parts department when they need interior trim code, paint codes or suspension information.

To start with you will need the following parts: Shift microswitch, solder, shrink tubing, electrical tape, any bulbs you might want to replace while you are in the center console. The tools needed are: inch drive ratchet, 6 inch extension, 8mm socket, 25 torx, 15 torx, small telescoping magnet to pick up dropped items. (Hey, it happens) Needle nose pliers.To start, lift the arm rest and remove the small cover (shown off), inside is the hand brake adjustment,(left of the arrow), two 8mm or 25 torx screws must be removed. (You will have one or the other) Now move forward on the center console.