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About Ray Niemi
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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.

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Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
ASE rating of Master.

   

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98 volvo s70 P010811/19/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: My volvo begin to stall and would turn off. I got the car scanned and got the codes P0108 & p0172. ...
  A: Mario, There is not an inexpensive scan tool. The one that works on your car is the less costly one. ...
S80 2.9 camshaft locking tool11/19/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: we need to establish the correct position of the camshafts as this vehicle has come in with a broken ...
  A: Gary, Some techs say they made a tool that will fit the rear of the cams, holding them straight ...
v50 brake vacuum pump11/18/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: i currently have a v50, the vacuum pump went noisey, fitted new unit from volvo, however the pump is ...
  A: Kenny, I would have to say that maybe there is a leak in one of the lines that attach to the pump or ...
Fuel sistem11/16/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have an Volvo 960 / 1995 / 2.5 L / 6 cilinders in line. I stop the engine, with red light on,from ...
  A: Paul, Remove the truck panels. Top inner area of trunk (under the hat shielf) is a cover plate. ...
98 volvo s70 P010811/16/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: My volvo begin to stall and would turn off. I got the car scanned and got the codes P0108 & p0172. ...
  A: Mario, The only good, but not perfect test is to use a scan tool and take readings of the MAF. The ...
Volvo lost key11/16/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have lost my keys to my 1998 Volvo S70 GTL and do not have a spare key. Can volvo make me a ...
  A: Catherine, If the key that operates the ignition is still the original one the key code should be in ...
2000 Volvo V4011/12/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: The motor will not turn over. Battery is fully charged. I can jump the solenoid & the starter will ...
  A: Richard, First try locking and unlocking the door to turn off the alarm. Also try another key in ...
1995 volvo 94011/11/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a 1995 Volvo 940 that sometimes stalls out, usually in wet weather. My Volvo dealership told ...
  A: Phil, As you stated the problem is intermittant. When I get these cars I put a fuel pressure gauge ...
2006 Time for service warning reset 2006 xc9011/11/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: Can you let me know how to rest the time for service warning light on my 2006 xc 90. Thanks.
  A: Marty, Resetting the service reminder indicator (SRI) Hint: The lamp can also be reset using ...
s80 wont start11/10/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: My 200 volvo S80 started fine this morning, now all the lights inside on the dash come on and there ...
  A: Bryan, Read the fault codes see what they are. If you do not have a scan tool tow it to a Volvo ...
XC70 - Heater Problem11/10/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: Last winter I had my engine mount replaced and since then the heater is not working right - I works ...
  A: Sil, That sounds like a climate control module fault. Maybe the best thing is to show the dealer the ...
bouncing idol11/9/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a 2001 XC V70 and the car is in park, sometimes in drive, the idol will be about 900-800 RPM ...
  A: Patrick, Maybe an electronic throttle housing software fault. Call your dealer and ask about the ...
white smoke11/9/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: i have a volvo s60 t5 2.300 2002 i'm getting white smoke comming out of my exhaust i'm not loosing ...
  A: Alex, Perhaps all you see is the condensation in the exhaust burning, and it means nothing. I would ...
2004 xc70 exhaust flange leak11/9/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: My XC70 was just returned from its 120,000km service, got home parked car and upon starting the next ...
  A: Arthur, If it turns out to be the gaskets the shop could not be at fault. There is no way they could ...
Volvo 1996, 850 wagon, won't start11/5/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have an 1996 Volvo 850 wagon that won't start. It has a new battery but will not crank. I can ...
  A: Richard, You need a scan tool hooked to the OBD II connector. Since you do not have a scn tool it ...
mystery coolant11/4/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: i change the thermostat i open the purge to get the air out but still no heat look like the coolant ...
  A: Saul, If there are bubbles in the cooling system you could have compression leaking into the cooling ...
Volvo 99 V70 problem11/4/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I've got a problem with my car which is apparently preventing me from passing my smog check. 2-3 ...
  A: Michael, They are right you have to make two drive cycles. On a '99 the drive cycles start with a ...
Volvo 1996, 850 wagon, won't start11/3/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have an 1996 Volvo 850 wagon that won't start. It has a new battery but will not crank. I can ...
  A: Richard, Make sure that the car is in Park. Read the fault codes in the trans to see if the Gear ...
2001 Volvo V70 XC11/3/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: All of the sudden my car started running really rough. I was at a light and started to go when I ...
  A: Bill, Could be plugs or a bad coil. Loose or broken intake hose, vacuum leak, even a burnt valve. ...
00 Volvo V70 Fault Codes11/3/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: So I brought my car in for a new sticker and it said fault codes P1672 and P1671 came up. I found ...
  A: Jillian, Those codes stand for the VVT (variable valve timing). Sometimes that codes is set because ...
1994 850 Turbo, smoking, rattling.11/2/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a 1994 850 Turbo, 156k mi. I just bought it a couple weeks ago, I was told by the previous ...
  A: Laniece, When an engine blows white smoke it usually means that it is burning coolant. That would ...
ref 1997 Volvo s4011/2/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: Can I Bypass the immobilizer so I could use a regular key with out a chip ??
  A: Christian, There is not a by-pass provision on your car. Now a shop maybe able to remove the ...
1987 volvo will not start10/29/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: The car died about 2 minutes after that I checked the cap to see if it had gotten wet, it didn't so ...
  A: Fred, So the in tank pump looses power is that correct? When you check that fuse crank the engine ...
1992 volvo 940GL rough start10/27/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a 1992 Volvo 940GL that is rough to start and stumbles for about 20 seconds after starting ...
  A: Larry, Perhaps one or more cylinders are not firing at first start due to plugs cap rotor wires. ...
1999 volvo check engine lite10/26/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: just got 2 new oxygen sensors -very expensive. But check engine lite is still on. Now the shop is ...
  A: Kathy Rich, There are heating elements in the H02S that would require power to them. Maybe the power ...
resetting sensors and switches after battery change10/22/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a 2000 Volvo C70 that I just changed the battery on. I went to have an emissions test and the ...
  A: Richard, 2000 Volvo C70 L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 Vehicle Level Powertrain Management ...
Volvo c7010/22/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: My battery light came on while driving yesterday. Reviewed owners manual and it says have charging ...
  A: If the charging system was not working, like when the light was on, it did not charge the battery ...
Volvo 740 GLE 198910/22/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: Car wont start ! I have had 2 "so called" electrical mechanics check it and the last one didn't ...
  A: Terry, Well things that drive the spark are coil, cap, rotor, wires, power amp, and dist, control ...
GL94010/22/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I own a 15 year old GL940.It could only go up to 120 kmph.What should I do to improve the speed?
  A: Wahid, Test compression and fuel pressure making sure that all is within specs. Make sure the trans ...
remote programming10/22/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a 98 v70 awd with one working remote and just bought second on ebay. Numbers match on both of ...
  A: Steve, Turn the ignition key to position I or II five times in 10 seconds and leave the ignition on ...
water under passenger seat10/21/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I am losing water daily, there is water under the passenger seat and the carpet is soaking wet. Also ...
  A: Sarah, The only link from the cooling system in your car to the interior is the heater core. Since ...
Volvo C7010/20/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a Volvo C70 2001 & it runs / ticks over perfectly & there are no warning lights on. The ...
  A: Claire, To futher test the engine do a compression test, a cylinder leakage test. That should tell ...
Volvo C7010/20/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a Volvo C70 2001 & it runs / ticks over perfectly & there are no warning lights on. The ...
  A: Claire, Well sounds as if the car is burning oil, that will be a costly repair. Maybe a shop can ...
98 v70 evap code10/20/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I am getting a evap gross leak code. I did find a tear in the idle control outlet tube and replaced ...
  A: Mark, You have to pressurize the tank and check for leaks. I find splits in some of the vapor lines ...
S40 Brake pipes corrosion?10/19/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: My 1998 S40 has just failed it's MOT roadworthiness test for servere corrosion of the front to rear ...
  A: Ian, I find it hard to believe the brake lines are rusted away. I think that they are made of steel ...
odm codes10/19/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: check engine lite on 1999 volvo s70. One shop says o2 sensors before and after cat. converter. Next ...
  A: Kathy Rich, I always replace the entire axle when the boot tear. Axles are about $140.00 each. Maybe ...
Squeaky suspension on 1997 Volvo 96010/15/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have a 1997 Volvo 960 with about 136,000 miles on it. It was making a squeaking/creaking noise ...
  A: Steve, You need to bounce the car and listen for the noise. You can try to spray lube on the ...
1999 Volvo S80 Speaker Problem10/14/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I recently bought a 99 Volvo S80 and I'm having speaker issues. The centre channel works fine but ...
  A: Kris, You have tried to set the balance and the fader, right? I did have a customer that his S80 the ...
740 gl wagon just won't start10/14/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: My son has a 1981 740 gl or gle wagon. It has no turbo or anything like that. He drove it to work ...
  A: Lisa, Pull a plug wire and attach a plug to it lay it on the valve cover crank the engine over. Does ...
Volvo Problem10/13/2009Ray Niemi
  Q: I have 1990 B230 Volvo car, my car has eratic acceleration problem on start off, slowing down or ...
  A: Edwin, Read any stroed codes and see if they leed anywhere. Go over the bascis, like cap, rotor, ...

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