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| Volvo 262 C '79 | 7/9/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I'll try to describe my problem as accurate as possible, which is a bit hard, first of all because ...
A: Koen, To me it sounds like a fuel issue. The pressure regulator is possible beginning to fail or the ...
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| 2004 S80 2.5T timing belt | 7/9/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I am looking for any kind of detailed procedure for replacing the timing belt on this vehicle. SO ...
A: Josh, 2004 Volvo S80 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 Vehicle Level Engine, Cooling and Exhaust ...
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| 90 Volvo 240 Idles fine boggs down when driving | 7/8/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a 90 Volvo 240 Wagon. Car will idle for days,but when you give it gas it shakes/boggs down. ...
A: Jim, Real hard to say without driving. How is the fuel pressure? Both the main and pre pump work? ...
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| '06 volvo c70 18 | 7/8/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: the original Pirelli pzero tires wore out at 7200 mi. I replaced with michelin pilot a/s in the same ...
A: Jim, Personally I have not heard of any wheels cracking. Although maybe not a problem in my region. ...
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| Steering Wheel Shudder/Vibration | 7/8/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: There seems to be a shudder/vibration through the steering wheel when I'm doing 110km an hour and ...
A: George, You could try to rotate the tires see what changes. Make sure that even if the tire ...
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| 2007 volvo S60 | 7/8/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I failed a NJ DMV inspection for having 'not ready' codes for the cat convertor, oxygen sor, etc. I ...
A: Joseph, Generic Drive Cycle Notes Readiness Code Resetting Procedure (Generic Drive Cycle) ...
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| Volvo low beams | 7/7/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a volvo S60 , both lowbeam failed at the same time and I began to get a low beam failure ...
A: Vip, Both bulbs test good? Fuses in the car number one and two are for the low beams. Fuse 7 under ...
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| Engine Light On | 7/6/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a 2004 S60 T5 volvo with around 160,000 km, I have had alot of problems with this car but ...
A: Dilia, The code you have provided is not on the list of fault codes. One that is close is ...
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| front brake vibration/pulsation | 7/1/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Why is there pulsation when I brake? I have replaced rotors and pads a couple of times in the last ...
A: Edward, I have had problems if I used anything other that the original pads and rotors. Now I used ...
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| C-70 Turbo runs rough / engine warning light on | 7/1/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a Volvo C 70 Turbo convertible (2000) I am in France and the mechanic at the Volvo garage is ...
A: Jackie, It sounds like you need a new shop. The first thing to do is read the codes and follow them. ...
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| vibration | 7/1/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I just paid over $800 to have the rear crank seal replaced because of a small oil leak in my 1988 ...
A: Gary, Hard to say what is at fault without being able to feel the vibration. Tires out of balance, ...
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| 86 Volvo 760 GLE Turbo tough electrical | 7/1/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have an 86 Volvo 760 GLE 4cyl turbo automatic. There is apparantly a problem with the ...
A: Noel, I am not sure the way you tested the charging system is valid. Once the battery is low and you ...
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| Volvo S80 - electronics problem? | 6/30/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: The car has some recurring problems and I wonder if they could be electronics-related, and what to ...
A: Olga, The speedo issue is most likely the ABS control unit for the brakes. When it begins to die the ...
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| red light on dash | 6/30/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: AND RECENTLY A RED LIGHT HAS COME ON , ON THE DASH, LOOKS LIKE AN EXCLAMATION MARK IN A CIRCLE. DO ...
A: Margaret, It sounds like a bulb out warning. The warning light comes on in the event of broken lead, ...
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| volvo s70 65000 miles | 6/29/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: is it time to have the timing belt changed, we brought the car in for 60000 check up and service and ...
A: Brian, Since you only have 65K on the car mileage wise it's possible is not ready for the belt, but ...
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| Volvo 850 T5 estate - how to replace a/c dryer | 6/25/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I need some advice please on how to replace the receiver dryer unit on my 850. I have read up on ...
A: Martin, There is a special tool that is used to release the connection. The tool is pressed into the ...
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| 1994 volvo 940 Variation in blower speed | 6/25/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My '94 non-turbo 940 Volvo's blower motor is inconsistently blowing. It will blow and then almost ...
A: Marc, You problem will require some time to take off the lower panels and run the blower motor drive ...
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| 1999 V70 engine block crack | 6/25/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: 1999 V70 was losing coolant. Water pump changed however after pressure test mechanics have ...
A: Michael, I have not heard of any success stories about the welding of the engine block, although it ...
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| air conditioner and back door lock | 6/24/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have 2 questions for you. My air conditioner is not blowing any cold air and my son was going to ...
A: Jeanmarie, Depending on the year and model of you car the locations varies for the charging port. ...
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| ambient air sensor | 6/24/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have found that my air temp. sensor has come undone. However, I can not find out where to plug it ...
A: Roger, The Volvo manuals "assume" the person that is reading it is a tech and does not have that ...
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| 1990 volvo not starting in mornings | 6/24/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My 1990 Volvo 760 turbo station wagon isn't starting in the mornings. The outside air can be warm ...
A: Louisa, The starter will take more power from the battery then the dash lights. Have it tested. When ...
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| vovo 850 94 | 6/24/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: i recently had a collision on my trunk and now my car doesnt start, i was told i had to reboot ...
A: Philip, There is nothing in the trunk to push a button. Does the engine crank over? Battery good? ...
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| 1990 volvo not starting in mornings | 6/23/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My 1990 Volvo 760 turbo station wagon isn't starting in the mornings. The outside air can be warm ...
A: Louisa, So the engine cranks over but does not want to run. Are all the tune up parts in good shape. ...
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| Installation of an after-market radio | 6/22/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My brother thought he could install a new radio into my 1998 Volvo S70 and he forgot/didn't think it ...
A: Mark, You can try to reattach the wires and solder them. I would say that the plug will be available ...
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| air conditioning compressor does not come on | 6/18/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: where are the power and compressor and sensor wires at on the compressor.how do I tell the different
A: Jim, Just look at the compressor you will see the power wire some are green, and some need a ground ...
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| 1983 Volvo Coup, Intercooler Turbo, California model. | 6/17/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My 1983 242 Inter-cooler Turbo set for 6 years now and I would like to start it up. I had 7 Volvo's ...
A: Paul, Put new fuel in and blow out the lines of the old fuel. However it may be too late because of ...
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| volvo oil leaks | 6/17/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: A friend recently dropped off a 1995 Volvo 850. he said he was in to it cheap (free) and wondered if ...
A: John, Yes the oil cap has big leakage problems. The front engine seals can also be replaced. That ...
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| heating/cooling | 6/17/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: 99 s70 160000mi no AC, weak defrost, engine cooling fan not working. Lights on AC and recirc ...
A: Steve, Without the engine cooling fan you take the chance of overheating the engine. That can cause ...
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| 2003 Volvo XC90 instrument panel turning off and on intermittently. | 6/16/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a 2003 Volvo XC90 and I've been having problems with my instrument panel lights going on and ...
A: Norvin, Checks grounds under the dash also the power leads to see that they are plugged in and ...
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| transmition fix next service, ABS, and service reminder | 6/15/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: (about 3 weeks) till this day one problem after the next, when i bought the car it had engine ...
A: Ali, With all the dash lights on and some no starts, there is a programming fault. You will have to ...
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| Volvo S80 Won't Shift Out of Park in Cold Weather | 6/15/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a 2001 Volvo S80 T6 with 63,000 miles. When it is cold outside (seems to be below 45 to 50 ...
A: Dean, Seems likely to be two problems. First the shift lock solenoid may not be getting power when ...
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| volvo 960 (1995) replacing rear brake pad | 6/11/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: 1. It seems to be that my volvo needs to replace the rear brake shoe, and could you advise the ...
A: Andrew, Unbolt the caliper piston or pad holder from the mounting frame and remove rhe pads for ...
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| 1995 Volvo 940 non turbo | 6/10/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Just installed a new fuel pump, had no pressure, also new filter. The care started bucking and ...
A: Todd, Are you sure that you are not overlooking something? I was meaning the fuel pressure at the ...
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| 1989 volvo 740 turbo failed smog check | 6/10/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My 1989 Volvo 740 turbo station wagon failed fuel evaporative controls functional on a smog check. ...
A: Juan, That is the system that has the charcoal canister to store the fuel vapors to be be reburnt. ...
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| 87 240 dl clutch adjustment | 6/10/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: can you give me info on adjusting clutch if its possible thanks kevin ANSWER: Kevin, When you push ...
A: Kevin, Yes looks like the clutch is worn out. Have someone with Volvo experience check it out to be ...
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| Volvo 940 wagon , sluggish acceleration after traffic driving | 6/9/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a '93 volvo 940 wagon with 130,000 miles in mint condition, except for a leaking a/c ...
A: Eric, Read the codes in the fuel and ignition system follow those. Make sure that the in tank pump ...
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| thermal time switch location | 6/9/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: i replaced upper hose from block to heater core. after that car will not start(volvo 88 240)the ...
A: Paul, There is a temp sensor in the head between cyl 3 and 4 a little hard to see. That might be ...
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| oil leaks on 240 gl | 6/9/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My volvo developed a major oil leak a couple of weeks ago (there is oil pooling in the stone guard ...
A: David, Clean the entire engine of all oil and grease. Make sure the PCV system is not plugged. Some ...
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| Brake light fault | 6/4/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I've a 1996 volvo 850 tdi estate.One morning got up to find the battery flat, i know the battery was ...
A: John, What you describe sounds like the brake lights remain on and the battery goes dead because of ...
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| Climate control light issue | 6/4/2009 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have an '01 Volvo S80. On the passenger side of the climate control area I have 4 climate ...
A: Garrett, That sounds like a poor conncetion at either the power or ground side. All you can do is ...
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