Hi, something quite different: I notice that lately the complaints about their Volvo have been increasing, i.e. the critical voices outweigh something at the moment. Know that from other forums other brands here (e.g. VW), you are driven with torches through the village, if you even utter a little criticism. What do you think this is? Does the quality slow down now, does the (Chinese) economy spread, or is it just such a “trend” because one has started. next year there might be a decision for a new one and Volvo, if you take all this 1:1, is not currently such a recommendation. Especially taking into account the EIA.
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Next-Gen Sensus with Android Google Maps and Play Store: Android Automotive
The topic we had already encountered in some threads, but now it will be acutely quoted again: Volvo announced today that its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, which will run on Android, will have the Google Assistant, Google Maps and the Google Play Store embedded within it. Adding Google Maps has some obvious benefits for drivers while the Google Assistant will give users voice control over in-car functions like air conditioning as well as music and messaging. “Bringing Google service s into Volvo cars will accelerator innovation in connectivity and boost our development in applications and connected services,” Henrik Green, Volvo senior VP of research and development, said in a statement. “Soon, Volvo drivers will have direct access to thousands of in-car apps that make daily life easier and the connected in-car experience more enjoyable.” Google and Volvo announced last year that they were teaming up to build Android into future cars. Such a set up will allow drivers to us e their infotainment system independently of their smartphones since the system itself will operate on Android. Volvo says that the first Android-based system will launch in a couple of years. Quote: “plus thousands of additional apps are available through the Google Play Store that is optimized and adapted for Android-based car infotainment systems.”
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Volvo on Call (VOC) – Collectable thread
Hello together, as far as I can currently review it, there are the same functions, questions and problems for all current models with VoC. Therefore, I suggest that VoC-related topics (incl. VoC-App) are discussed here. My first question is: The VOC-App shows, among other things, mileage, temperature at the vehicle and the heart rhythm disturbances of the neighbour. I leave the app open during the ride, changes during and also long after the ride of the KM-Stand in the app. In which chem spacing will the data be synchronized?
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“megapulser”: Revitalize car batteries by reducing sulfatation… Experiences?
HAllo, after yesterday my battery problems caused me, I actually wanted to look around for a new one, but then came up with a device, that the sulfation with lead-acid batteries can undo (partly) again. Information about this can be found on the manufacturer’s homepage, http://www.novitec.de/ (click on “megapulse” on the left) The references are not bad, does someone have experiences?? In the workshop you should ask better nciht, a new battery brings more Turnover as the device costs about half of a new battery. Yesterday at a Volvo meeting it was also recommended to me by someone who built it in. But still skeptical…. What do you think of it??? Ciao, Eric
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Briggs & Stratton 5 HP on Viking engine chip VM 501 * Carburettor setting
Hello together, with the above-mentioned machine it is slowly but steadily downhill with the engine power. The engine finally became more and more sensitive. That’s enough if the hack shaft comes into contact with a stone and dies off. Can only be started if a train with closed cold start flap is made. For season 2018 it became a ticking worse and now the machine is no longer mobile. I then screwed around at the nozzle and also the centrifugal force regulator somewhat manip The engine has about 10 – 15 seconds of full power and then breaks in. When the hack shaft is switched off, it catches itself again, but does not get the power anymore and dies off when the hack shaft is coupled in. 30 seconds pause and then 10 -15 seconds of full power are possible again. Been listening to me after lack of fuel. Ergo carburettor taken out and inspected. The long intake filter was totally dirty. Since I made up a clear error source. I was convinced that with a new filter the problem would have been solved. Unfortunately, not the case, to put it exactly, absolutely no change. The carburettor was rebuilt and made ready by the Lama. After the suffering story it immediately waved off and expressed itself so that the carburettor is scrappy. For a good 50 € there was flutscheeuen and if it were done with it everything would be in butter. Unfortunately, with the new carburettor again absolutely no improvement occurred. I am with my la If someone has any idea where the fault might be. On the carburetor there is only one mixing nozzle to adjust or I have missed something. The Lama got me off because at least 14 days waiting until I am on it. He also has no way to put the thing in the dirt and without load the engine runs. I assume that if the engine brings 10 seconds of power, mechanically i. order. Compression measurements should be due to the centrifugal force regulation. The machine is about 30 years old. Engine data: Briggs & Stratton 5 HP; 4 beat; Model: 130 292 Type: 1646 – 01 Code: 820 614 07 Hope someone has an idea and can help me. My thanks are certain!
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Old engine oil
Have you had another 5L canister Castrol Edge 0W20 VW 50800 in the basement, here was an inspection in January 2021, and we took about 4.5 litres. Half a litre in it, would want to refill something, but: is the oil still good? The tips in the net that the oil should be clear and not cloudy are always mega horny. Who fills the oil from the container in a clear container to check this out? In the oil container itself can’t see that. Half a litre doesn’t make the cabbage fat, but would like to know. New thread, because in the present just another topic
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Years old, but unused spare parts found – still usable?
Hello guys, during a clean-up and exit campaign I found spare parts that I bought a few years ago for my VW Bora. I don’t own the car for a long time. I never used the parts and they are all still original packed, however they have been lying around since August or September 2014(!). I would love to sell the stuff, but I don’t know if the parts could have become unusable due to age alone or how I am ignorant Here is a list of the things I found: – A set of Ate disc brake pads for the rear axle – A set of Ate disc brake pads for the front axle – A set of Ate brake discs for the rear axle – A set of Ate brake discs for the front axle All the parts listed are, as I said, still in the unopened sales packaging and were in a flat all the time. So they were not exposed to any significant weather conditions. In addition, I found four spark plugs from Bosch, which I bought for my VW Bora, but never installed. But they have been taken out of the box. Unfortunately, I don’t know how old they are. Probably they are similar old, so around the nine years. Do you think the parts can be sorted out just because they are so old? Or could they still be usable? If so, can I check that somehow as a total layman? I look forward to your help. someone interested, I sold my VW Bora about 2016 cheaply, after he had suffered a transmission damage. I bought a used but (allegedly) outdated transmission from a private person over the Internet, which was installed in a small workshop. The mechanic then found that the new old transmission also had a damage, which I of course was allowed to overtake myself during a test drive. Another gearbox or a overhaul would have I can’t afford it, so I threw the car away to an exporter with the damage for small change.
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Who has experience with Johann Rudi’s engine reprocessing with reinforced pistons? Engine damage PUMA-M
Hello together, After an engine total damage (piston burned through) of a 2.2l Peugeot Boxer engine (equal to Ford Transit PUMA engine) I am looking for a reliable engine processor, which installs reinforced pistons (dicker piston bottom). I found it here in the forum of 2014 and in the bay. There is a KFz workshop Johann Rudi in Westerberg / Rhineland, which offers such works. However, she is apparently not a member of one of the Innungen or the Engine repair rings – Association of Engine Repair Companies (VMI) or – Gütegemeinschaft der Motorrepairsbetriebe e.V. (GMI) Who already has their own experience with the workshop and the there conversion/repair of a Ford Transit 2.2l Puma engine on reinforced pistons? If this is possible with the Ford Transit, this should also be possible with the Peugeot Boxer, since the engines are supposedly identical. That is a bit far away from me but I don’t have any engine repair work. The company in Westerberg also offers a pick-up service for the vehicle, which makes the whole thing interesting in addition. I would be happy if someone with their own experience would come forward.
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Autorepair related to ignition module and spark plugs without estimate: Is the invoice reasonable?
Hello, I had an experience a few days ago and wanted to hear your opinion. While I was on the highway, the engine control light started to flash and the car was jerking. I had to drag the car to a nearby free workshop and leave the key to wait for the repair. A few hours later I called and learned that the ignition module and spark plugs had to be replaced. The workshop did this without my condition. * 1.5 hours “System diagnosis engine electronic, ignition high voltage parts renewed” (127 euros net) * 1 ignition module (396 euros net) * 4 spark plugs (56 euros net) I wonder if this is a reasonable calculation and if the workshop was right to replace the parts without my consent. It is a Opel Astra J 1.6 115ps Thank you in advance for your feedback. advice and advice!
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Fasten your luggage, huh?
Hi together, I’d be interested in how you attach your luggage when it’s going on a big tour. First of all, the Sporty and Dyna drivers are in demand, or those who don’t call their own suitcases. I always have to hold a luggage roll from Louis, which I then lashing on the saddle. As fixing points I always take the rear turn signals and the license plate holder. First of all, this doesn’t look and doesn’t last very well. Do you have a good solution. Luggage nets (which I think are luggage spiders) from Louis should be quite useful. Thank you for your suggestions PS: Saddle bags I definitely do not want