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12/16/2016 update
I talked to the tech (Matt ? ) at XeMODeX and he said that it is probably the connector that is crapping out. Supposedly Volvo used gold plated terminals but the plating was not that good. The connector warms up and won't carry the required current. His solution is to replace the connector.
A rear brake line on the Honda sprung a leak, so since it is quite cold ( highs around 0°F ) Mary has started driving the V70 again. I need to find a can of cold air ( and a wired keyboard, but that is another story ) so when the car decides not to go over 50 mph she can give the connector a shot of cold and proceed on her way.
LiveChatting with Ben at Tasca I need:
30656681 terminal (2)
30656679 terminal (6)
30656678 terminal (4)
9441564 housing (1)
to replace the connector. He could not explain why I need 12 terminals when there are 6 wire positions in the housing, but, hey.
Tasca has the parts for $40 or so. The shipping was close to $50 for UPS ground. USPS was like $90. I don't know what a small USPS flat rate box costs to send but I shipped two brake caliper cores to California for $17 in a medium box. Even $50 seems like a lot to drop a ziplock full of small pieces in a box, stick on a label, and throw it in the outbox.
Our local Volvo dealer, who shall remain nameless for shame, wants $10.24 for each terminal and 2X the online MSPR for the housing. The total comes to more than the parts plus outrageous shipping from tasca.
volvopartswebstore has the same parts and the same prices as Tasca but shipping is $14. $55 and the parts are on the way in a couple days. I guess I'll see what shows up.
Greg
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