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by BarnOwlBob
Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:14 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Remote key failure
Replies: 1
Views: 1236

Re: Remote key failure

I've had the same issue (XC40 D4 Inscription)) - Three failed remote keys in 18 months. But always cured by fitting a new battery. I'm now in the habit of keeping a spare battery in the car, knowing that my Volvo 'phone app will get me into the car if I've been locked out due to remote key failure. ...
by BarnOwlBob
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: top off dash Clip location at each end
Replies: 3
Views: 5015

Re: top off dash Clip location at each end

Do you mean the clear plastic clip that comes out of the pillar just above the top of the dash? I've only got one on the driver's side but assumed it was for keeping your parking tickets in place. My previous car (Saab) had one and I found it a very simple but very useful feature!
by BarnOwlBob
Tue May 21, 2019 8:05 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Driving in France - headlamp adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 9641

Driving in France - headlamp adjustment

Question is: do you need to adjust the headlamp beam if driving in France? Or use stickers? Dealership said the headlights adjusted automatically when car detected it was driving on the continent (RHS of road). Another dealership said that the modern LED headlights gave a very parallel beam with no ...
by BarnOwlBob
Tue May 21, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Driving in France - toll roads
Replies: 17
Views: 7468

Re: Driving in France - toll roads

Thanks for all your comments - seems as though it won't be a problem. I do get a smug satisfaction of by-passing the queues at the other barriers!
See other query on headlight adjustment.
by BarnOwlBob
Tue May 14, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Driving in France - toll roads
Replies: 17
Views: 7468

Driving in France - toll roads

Has anybody fitted a motorway toll payment tag to their XC40? The people who manage the French toll roads advise that it should be fitted to the grey/blacked out area of the windscreen, normally behind the rear-view mirror. This avoids any interference from the windscreen heating elements screening ...