A Weekend with the C30: Little Grievances 

"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213) 05/17/2015 at 20:18 • Filed to: c30, volvo, update

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Sometimes buying a car that was never even properly detailed by the dealership (since it lasted less than a day) has its drawbacks; the major being a few little things that need fixing. First, I have a driver side daytime running light out. Also, the passenger side amber marker indicator is out. And a light over the license plate. And the latch that folds my rear seat down has popped out. Nothing major, but things needing fixing anyway. Otherwise, I love this car. It is such an upgrade and I am so glad to have it!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 20:26

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That’s a clean looking cluster

CB > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 20:28

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I need one of these.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > CB 05/17/2015 at 20:40

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I can’t even explain it. It just feels so right.

CB > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 20:41

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What size engine does it have?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/17/2015 at 20:42

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Well coming from this its a drastic change!

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > CB 05/17/2015 at 20:44

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It has the 2.5l turbocharged inline 5

Makes 227hp (at 5,000 RPM) and 236 lb ft of torque (at only 1500 RPM)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 20:45

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*shudders*

CB > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 20:45

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Very nice! I see one of those for sale on my local Autotrader for a smidge under ten grand. Tempting, but alas, still too much.

EL_ULY > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 20:50

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Bulb run!

handsoff > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 22:35

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Are these proving to be long-term-reliable? Ima go craigslisting...

boxrocket > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/17/2015 at 23:18

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I replace all but four of the exterior light bulbs on my 1990 765 Turbo within the first three months of ownership, such that I kept a full set in the car afterwards, but only needed two over the following 7 years of ownership.

Amoore100 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 07/31/2015 at 02:07

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Uncanny. I just got my V50 and the driver’s side running light is out as well as the passenger side mirror indicator. What is it with Volvos and bulbs?! (Also, if you do the passenger mirror light please post some pics of the process, I’m having trouble finding a definitive method without taking out the mirror...)

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Amoore100 07/31/2015 at 11:13

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At least the headlights are rather easy. You pull the two pins and it comes right out. However getting that Damn bulb in particular takes a lot of skill and steady hands. I replaced both with LEDs and thought it came out rather cool.

As for the mirror, from what I read online you have to pry the mirror cap (painted part ) off using like a butter knife or flathead screwdriver. I know because I was trying to find some R Design silver mirror caps!

I’ll double check that and get back to you!

Amoore100 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 07/31/2015 at 11:16

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Yeah, I was watching a few videos for the mirrors and most just pull off the mirror cap although it seems that it’s very easily damaged...and for the front running lights, my manual actually recommends pliers to pull the bulb out...

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Amoore100 07/31/2015 at 11:26

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From my quick google I see that the c30 uses a different mirror!!

And youll need very small pliers and smal fingers because of the location within the headlight housing. Its a terrible spot and you have to be careful not to rip out wires unintentionally.

ALSO: Have any pics of your ‘Vo?

Amoore100 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 07/31/2015 at 11:53

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Not yet, I’ll try to get some today...that’s why I haven’t posted officially on it yet...