850 T-5R Wagon Improvement Thread

morch_66479 · 2024-07-07T10:22:04+00:00

Hi All, After 8 years of 240 ownership and multiple 240 rescues along the way I've upgraded to an 850 T-5R. Big drive home from NSW yesterday but it gave m...

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FOG LIGHT & ASSOCIATED WIRING:

I ordered a broken LH fog light from Jauce and built one good fog out of 2 not so good fogs.

The silicone terminal wraps fail in the connectors which are used all over the car from indicators, fuel pump relays, door lights etc etc.

I purchased new kits from @p80r_etrorebuild on instagram. He's coming out with a better version as we speak.

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old dome was damaged but easily swapped out.

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final product, now onto the wiring!

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mew terminal covers being heated in hot water to make it easier to slide over the wires.

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REAR WINDOW DECALS - JDM SPEC

I purchased the "Volvo, a car you can believe in" decal from Auslander without double checking the dimensions but it was far bigger than the factory sticker installed for the Japanese market so i sourced another decal of correct size.
Spot the difference:

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Auslander - too chunky

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That's better!!

I have the SIPS decal for the rear window but won't install this until i remove the tint after summer. The decal is fitted inside the window,

TL_V70

Regards to the earth grouding kit it's probably not for audio use. The Japanese are big into adding earthing kits on lots of their cars as a sort of performance thing they have been big into it for years. I doubt it does anything but from my auto electrical view you can never have to many good earths.

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TL_V70

Totally agree with the earthing comment. I'll need to add some back into the system again with more of an OEM look.
Although I know the car had a double DIN setup when it arrived in Aus and the earthing kit wires has 'Audio' written on the wires.

Pic of when it arrived in Aus:

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TL_V70

I am definitely envious of you Cream Yellow T5-R wagon. As a Teenager my neighbour pursched a brand new Cream yellow T5-R sedan and I always enjoyed seeing it.

rado

What is that head unit when you got it ? Looks like an old 90s dvd flip screen kinda thing .

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rado the previous owner removed it and I never received it with the sale.

It's now got the 850R radio with remote and I have an original tape deck only radio on the way. Also with Volvo remote 😊

jamesinc

@morch_66479 where do you get those replacement terminals/insulators? I could use a few

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jamesinc
I purchased new kits from @p80r_etrorebuild on Instagram. He's coming out with a better version as we speak.

I also found these so may order a few to try out: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32707342320.html?

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jamesinc

James I sent you PM I am in the process of buying a few if you want some.

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BASIC REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING INSTALL

Basic factory central locking kit added to my car, however I'm still searching for a Volvo Guard 2 Alarm kit with horn and optional sensors.

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Transmitter fobs needed programming to the receiver box but the LED on the dash doesn't flash even when i push the lock button twice (deadlock mode)

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Receiver Box with same FCC codes are the fobs. This is necessary for successful programming. Unfortunately one of the remotes doesn't work but i have a replacement in the mail.
Receiver box is installed to the left of the glovebox and connector is just chilling there impatiently waiting for a module haha

From my reading it turns out some markets didn't have remote central locking installed due to frequency issues.

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SEAT BELT BUTTON REPLACEMENT:

5 min job of picking out the old button with a screwdriver and installing fresh one's:

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Before

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After :-)

CraigJ

He nice work. Where did you get the rear tailgate sticker. I have been looking for ages. Here

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Is my baby and number plates.

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CraigJ
Nice wagon, looks very clean too. You got plans for this or is already tip top? Manual or Auto??

You can find them on jauce but make sure measurements are correct when buying.

morch_66479

CraigJ actually this is the one Im pretty sure https://shop.zengraphics.co.uk/volvo-a-car-you-can-believe-in-rear-glass-replacement-decal-sticker-97mm-x-28mm-label-screen-genuine-parts-850-t5r 😊

CraigJ

morch_66479 maybe do the motor for more power. But the rest is pretty good.

242GT

Are those red seat belt buckle releases the square ones or tapered , I'd like to replace my 850R ones which are the tapered ones

morch_66479

242GT They seem to be a little convex but I can try get a side profile snaps later on and upload them.

morch_66479

CraigJ any chance of sending more snaps of your T-5R. Always appreciate a clean example 😊

Johnno_

Really enjoying this restoration. It's the little things that make a difference.

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