AboutRay Niemi Expertise ASE Master Rated. Ask any questions about Volvo models up to 2000. Runnability, starting and charging system, diagnostic codes, brakes, front end, where to get certain parts. Should I buy this Volvo or not? I will try to answer your question and give you the knowlege to make the best decision in your case.
Experience I started working on Volvo's in 1978 at the dealer and attended all the schools and achieved a Master rating. Since 1999 I have worked at independent shops and now own my own shop.
Organizations Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.
Question My brother thought he could install a new radio into my 1998 Volvo S70 and he forgot/didn't think it would be intelligent to use a harness. He cut the main wires (all of them) with the adapter attached less than an inch from the adapter and then realized his mistake when he couldn't wire the new one in. Is there a way to fix this error? Is it as simple as buying a new adapter (replacement) of the factory one that he cut off? Where would I get it from? I am so pissed about this it isn't even funny.
Thanks!
Answer Mark,
You can try to reattach the wires and solder them. I would say that the plug will be available at the dealer, but you still need the solderless connectors that the wires attach to so you can snap it into the plastic plug. Could also call some Volvo only salvage yards and have them sell you a new plug with say 6 inches of wire to splice in.
