# I Pit My Volvo Battery **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 22, 2009, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395 "2009-01-22T02:37:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395/21 "2009-01-23T19:12:11Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > If you think that sucks… > My 1998 (or there abouts) S70 just had the exhaust system drop out the bottom. > I thought heck, it’s been 10 yers - it was bound to happen sooner or later. > > Little did I know then it would set me back $2,000. > > I’m gettin’ a beater next winter. Did it ever occur to you to get an aftermarket exhaust? That would probably cost you 1/5 the price of the factory system. They both do the same thing, route exhaust gasses out the back of your car and quiet the sound a bit. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395/22 "2009-01-23T19:26:42Z")
> [@control-z](#): > > Did it ever occur to you to get an aftermarket exhaust? That would probably cost you 1/5 the price of the factory system. They both do the same thing, route exhaust gasses out the back of your car and quiet the sound a bit. In some states(maybe all?) inspections require stock components. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395/23 "2009-01-23T19:36:06Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > In some states(maybe all?) inspections require stock components. Don’t think so. Maybe some localities. [This aftermarket Magnaflow Catalytic Converter](http://www.carparts.com/MAGNAFLOW-CALIFORNIA-OBD-II-COMPLIANT-UNIVERSAL-CATALYTIC-CONVERTERS/GP_2017956_N_111+10718+600022951_10618.car) says it’s “California OBD-II legal; EPA and CARB compliant.” ---
**Author:** ![ThePylon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@ThePylon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThePylon)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395/24 "2009-01-23T19:52:56Z")
Dunno if Volvo USA is this way, but in Canada, when you buy one, you call them, they register you (no matter how old the Volvo), then stuff like this is a phone call away. ---
**Author:** ![samm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/858c86/32.png) [@samm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samm)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395/25 "2009-01-23T19:56:31Z")
> [@eleanorigby](#): > > Because, I can’t get this thing to work. I’m supposed to leave the key in the ignition, on setting I for 2 hours, with the radio on and “OFF” visible-and then it will allow me to input the code These seem like pretty clear directions to me. How were you attempting to make it work? ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395/26 "2009-01-23T23:01:50Z")
Closed at the request of the OP. Radio now works fine. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-volvo-battery/482395.md?page=1)