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| Dead Cruse Control on 98 V70 GLT | 11/12/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: The cruise control on my 98 V70 GLT is totally non-functional. My Volvo dealer says it needs a new ...
A: John, Most of the cruise switches just simply have threads and screw in to adjust. Some are self ...
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| Dead Cruse Control on 98 V70 GLT | 11/12/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: The cruise control on my 98 V70 GLT is totally non-functional. My Volvo dealer says it needs a new ...
A: John, The control unit is under the fuse cover. I have seen a couple of control units go bad, yes. ...
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| 850 wagon possessed by the devil. | 11/11/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon that decided it didn't want to start. At first I thought it was ...
A: Jonathan, There have been numerous problems with the electrical portion of the ignition switch. Try ...
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| Bulb Failure Position Light. | 11/11/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a 2001 Volvo S-80. I have the message Bulb Failure Position Light, but it appears all of the ...
A: Tom, Position light is a parking light. There are two on each side rear, look carefully and find the ...
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| 1992 volvo | 11/6/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: about how much will it cost to fix the speedometer on a 1992 Volvo and should i buy the part and ...
A: Carrie, If you need the speedo repaired, have things tested so you know what is at fault first and ...
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| 1995 volvo wont start | 11/6/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: the battery went dead son tried to jump it i think they had cables crossed the other car melted ...
A: Mark, You might check the battery cables first. Some models have a cable end that makes a poor ...
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| Electrical Fan | 11/6/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have recently replaced the battery in my volvo a few days ago. For some reason the electrical fan ...
A: Miguel, Read any fault codes repair as needed. If the cooling fan is stuck it could be a faulty ...
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| 1988 Volvo 740 GLE B230 eng. auto. | 11/6/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have actually 2 questions on my 740. 1st.at idle the engine runs rough and the engine lopes. at ...
A: Pat, The engine lope or miss could also be from the secondary ignition, like cap, rotor, wires, ...
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| volvo radio | 11/5/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I recently got a new battery for my Volvo 850 glt. However my radio just says off. The Volvo company ...
A: Cam, If the radio is in the OFF mode, you must have the radio in the on position and put the key on ...
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| Volvo S80 96000 service | 11/5/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My Volvo S80 2.4 170 bhp petrol will shortly be due for a 96,000 mile service when a cambelt change ...
A: Peter, When I do a timing belt I alway also replace the belts idler pulley, the tensioner pulley, ...
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| volvo s40 flame trap housing repair | 11/5/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Is it common for a flame trap to break? I have a volvo S40 with 49,000 miles on it and recently ...
A: Catherine, No it is not considered common for the flame trap housing to break. And it should be part ...
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| 95 Volvo 960 Flashing Arrow | 11/4/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: The Winter mode arrow and the "W" and "E" lights at the automatic gear shift lever are flashing. ...
A: Ed, If the reverse lights do not operate, the bulbs are good and the bulb out relay is also good it ...
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| volvo V70 2.4 T year 2000 | 11/4/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I live in Switzerland and I face the following problem with my V70: I have 3 lights switched on on ...
A: Marc, Tough to say what the brake light means. What fault codes are present? If the system for the ...
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| rich/lean running | 10/29/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: i have a '93 240, with the b200f engine, running what i believe to be lh 3.1 ignition. some time ...
A: Bob, HO2S same as Lambda. Here in the States we do not have Carburated cars, so I do not how the ...
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| 1998 v0lvo 40s | 10/29/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: GOT A RED LIGHT COMING ON IN THE DASH ON SPEEDOMETER RIGHT HAND CORNER MARKED EXT COULD YOU TELL ME ...
A: George, On the U.S. version cars the first year is 99/2000. From right under the speedo center ...
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| 850 woes | 10/29/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I just recently purchased an 850 turbo in immaculate conditions,with a dead miss in #2 cylinder. I ...
A: Giuseppe, Check for fault codes follow those. Take a lab scope reading of the cam sensor and the ...
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| 85 volvo 244 dl windshield wiper moter | 10/28/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: my husband took the front window wiper moter out of my car and i need to put it in i can get the ...
A: Amanda, Putting in the motor is easy, bolts and wire plug. The cables need to be put on it the ...
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| 1989 740 GL Trunk Lock! | 10/28/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I bought a used 1989 740 GL and it didn't come with a trunk key. The ignition key doesn't open the ...
A: John, There are Master and Secondary keys for your car. The key cuts are the same, but the key ...
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| rich/lean running | 10/27/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: i have a '93 240, with the b200f engine, running what i believe to be lh 3.1 ignition. some time ...
A: Bob, Not knowing the fuel pressure is not good. Are there some fault codes to follow up on and ...
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| 89 Volvo 740 Turbo Idling Question | 10/27/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Heya Ray; Quick question for you, I'm working on a 89 Volvo 740 T and am coming across an issue. ...
A: Joshua, There are two hoses to the Canister. I have seen these fall off before and there were not ...
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| Volvo 240 dl 1988 Stalls | 10/22/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Car will idle with AMM disconnected and also runs well at higher speed in that mode. A little rough ...
A: Lys, Replace the MAF that should fix it. That is an adjusting screw to fine turn the fuel mixture. ...
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| 2003 xc70 bleeding whole brake system | 10/22/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I just replaced the power brake booster on my 2003 xc70. This was a Very hard job for a shade tree ...
A: Peter, Get a power bleeder, and some new clean fluid. Hook it up and begin the bleeding at the right ...
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| 2000 volvo s80 | 10/21/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My car has multiple electronic failures. They are as follows: mirrors, drivers window, door ...
A: Griff, The S80's have had multable electrical problems and some are what is call the Central ...
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| 1992 volvo 940 Turbo DriveShaft Bushing | 10/21/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Is there only one driveshaft bushing that will fit on the 1992 volvo 940 or is there a difference in ...
A: Monique, There are two different size bearings/bushings. If you have the correct size bushing ...
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| volvo cruise | 10/20/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a volvo s70 and the cruise does not work. I was wondering what the possibilities could be. ...
A: Elliot, The most common causes are broken vacuum lines and broken or out of adjustment cruise shut ...
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| vovlo 740 Gl overheating | 10/20/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Okay I was driving and my car started overheating. when i popped the hood i noticed that the car was ...
A: Demavis, If it is overheating so quickly and is pushing out coolant from the coolant bottle cap that ...
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| 1983 DL | 10/16/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: Ray...Where would you suggest I look to find a dark blue dashboard for a 1983 DL. I live in the ...
A: Ken, You can try to hit up on the internet used Volvo parts to find some salvage yards. However most ...
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| Volvo 240, Wiring issues ? | 10/16/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: This is kind of a loaded question because one issue has spawned into several others but here it ...
A: Mario, Black wire to the oil press sensor on the block behind the alt. It is a 16 gauage wire with a ...
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| 2004 V70 ABS/Brakes | 10/15/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I was driving moderately when I noticed the ABS and Brake lights were on. I stopped and waited a ...
A: Paul, If all the brake fluid has leaked out look for the leak. Then read and clear the codes in the ...
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| renault espace v6 1996 model (automatic ) | 10/15/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: my car had a problem with the reverse gear, sometimes it get into reverse and sometimes not, now ...
A: Absolom, I know nothing about the Renault, However is seems like the problem occures just after the ...
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| tire size | 10/15/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: 185/70/14 standard 240 tire size. I have 15-7 Bertone rims and 195/60/15 tires now. What is your ...
A: James, The wheels should fit and the only draw back I can see is if in a tight turn the tires might ...
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| Volvo 240, Wiring issues ? | 10/15/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: This is kind of a loaded question because one issue has spawned into several others but here it ...
A: Mario, Alts have three wires one is a large ground wire, a small red wire that goes to the dash ...
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| 1988 Volvo 740 GLE | 10/14/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a Volvo 740 GLE with 250K miles on it. It ran great up until 2 weeks ago and will not start ...
A: Sturat, What is the fuel pressure? Is there spark at the plugs? Is there an injector pulse to open ...
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| Volvo 240 brakes bleeding | 10/14/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I´ve got a -87 240 GL and I recently repaired the brakes. When I bleed the rear right the pedal ...
A: Tim, You can loosen and bleed the Master right at the lines coming out of it. If you are not getting ...
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| volvo 3rd seat | 10/9/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I just got a new volvo 240 wagon with a third seat, and it seems to be jammed, i cant get it up i ...
A: Derek, Pull up on each side armrest to gain access the the third seat. There are release latches on ...
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| 1999 v70 Died in traffic, will not turn over | 10/8/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My daughter was driving the car around the school parking lot and she went to drive around the ...
A: Lance, The engine cranks but will not start. Or is the starter not able to crank over the engine? ...
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| Heater core in V70 XC 98 | 10/8/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I am loosing coolant and both (driver and passenger) floor mats are soaked with coolant. Does this ...
A: Ananda, Replacing the heat exchanger Special tools: 115 8957 Before starting work on heat ...
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| volvo rear hatch lock | 10/8/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: 1999 V70, rear hatch works fine ,locks and unlocks etc. The issue is the door open light is on for ...
A: Philip, There is a micro switch in the hatch lock assembly that has gone bad. I believe that the ...
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| 1990 Volvo 240 keeps shutting off/loses signal to injectors | 10/8/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: I have a 1990 volvo 240 that has sat for nearly 4 years due to a blown rear main seal. I took it to ...
A: Jim, I have seen the throttle switches that are all filled with oil fail. Replace the O2 see what ...
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| s40 (code 700) | 10/6/2008 | Ray Niemi |
Q: My question is on a 2001 S40. Check engine light on . car had the forward arrow flashing. Stuck ...
A: Ralph, Go to the Volvo of America web site, that might show a link to the VIDA. Try from the place ...
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