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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.

Organizations
Alldata on line repair manuals. IATN network of techs.
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Questions Answered By Expert Ray Niemi
In Category Volvo

Subject	Date Asked

Volvo Air Conditioner	7/2/2008
Q: We have a 1999 S-70 Volvo and the air conditioner stops running after 1/2 hour. You can turn it off ... A: Norm, Sometimes the temp sensor in the compressor gets too hot and turns off the compressor, a ...
Volvo 960 High Speed Hesitation	7/2/2008
Q: My 1996 Volvo 960 drives well until I reach a speed of exactly 60 mph, at which point it starts to ... A: Molly, You need the help of a Volvo tech. Your car will need to be driven and then start the ...
'89 240dl won't start	7/2/2008
Q: howdy, pull up to a stop sign it stalled, which its been doing about a month but up until now ... A: Neil, No spark out of coil, is there power to the coil? There is a power stage screwed to the inner ...
7 series "regina" cars	7/2/2008
Q: I was wondering if they were ever available in the US with a manual transmission. I was going to do ... A: Andrew, I do not remember seeing any Regina cars with a standard trans. I would say call the dealer ...
88 244dl volvo transfer pump issues	7/2/2008
Q: I replaced transfer pump recently with a new carter - in Tank pump. Reason for the replacement:No ... A: Rey, I also have had some problem with the pre pumps and found that I was getting poor quality pumps ...
starting	7/1/2008
Q: When i try to start my s40 it turns over for about 8 seconds and finally kicks the engine on, but if ... A: Greg, What you need is to have someone look at the car when this is happening. There have been some ...
bad odor from heater after replacing heater core	7/1/2008
Q: Greetings, My '94 940's heater core was replaced several weeks ago by my mechanic. Upon getting ... A: Peter, I have not heard of any insulation problem or burning of insulation. Most times I use a ...
System Too Rich	6/30/2008
Q: Getting this code through the diagnostic's check. Is this a Turbo or Carburetor issue or something ... A: Jeff, Without spending some time doing some diagnostic work it is hard to say what has failed, but ...
86 240 dies at low rpm	6/30/2008
Q: This car sat for most of a year with almost a full tank, then when we needed it started right up. It ... A: Andy, Clean the throttle hosuing get all the carbon out, use that black screw to turn up the idle. ...
cruise control	6/25/2008
Q: I don't know how to use the cruise control on my '96 850T wagon (no manual) -- ie, how do I turn it ... A: Ruth, The switch has an on, off, resume and set button. Get out on the hwy. set the switch to on go ...
XC 70 Seat Belts	6/25/2008
Q: I own a 2006 XC70 AWD Wagon with 26,000 miles. Around 15,000 miles the edges of the driver's and ... A: Lela, I do on occasion see a belt with wear, but those are mostly older cars. Maybe the dealer and ...
Key Off Battery Drain?	6/24/2008
Q: Had my battery charged and tested and it passed...when my '95 850 turbo sits for more than 2 days ... A: Charles, Most likely there is a drain on the battery as the car sits. Something like a glove box ...
Volvo 940, 1994 Electrical issues	6/24/2008
Q: I have owned my 1994 Volvo 940 GL from 1997 and enjoy the car a lot. I am getting a few technical ... A: Rob, Hard to say what is at fault. Needs some testing. If the reserve light is working that could ...
1999 V70 Wagon Third Row Seat	6/24/2008
Q: How do you release the third row seat from the middle seat. We recently purchased this car and it ... A: Amy, It has been so long since I had an installation of the third seat I only remember that the ...
Volvo 240 DL 1992	6/24/2008
Q: I just bought a 1992 Volvo 240 DL in mint condition, but it is not starting reinstalled a new fuel ... A: Lee, No spark at the plugs. The injectors are not opening. No fuel pressure at the rail, just a ...
1984 245 won't start	6/23/2008
Q: One afternoon car wouldn't fully start after running fine that morning (and for months as daily ... A: Don, What is the fuel pressure at the fuel rail? Using a noid test light for injectors, plug it in ...
2001 Volvo C70 LPT	6/18/2008
Q: We have over 82k miles on this car which has been a wonderful 1st owner experience. I know the ... A: Matt, All the gas engines in the U.S. should have the same belt replacement and that is 105K. You ...
Trunk/Fuel Gauge/Brake Pedal Connection?	6/18/2008
Q: Okay, so I'm starting to think that my Volvo doesn't actually have electrical issues and its just ... A: Martyn, You need someone to look at the car when these things are happening. Find a shop that knows ...
Volvo S60 front suspension	6/17/2008
Q: Our Volvo has a rattle in the front end whenever we go over a bump or pothole. A repair shop tells ... A: Glenn, Most times when you buy the control arm the bushings are already pressed in. If you find and ...
S80 volvo 2000	6/17/2008
Q: I've been researching/reading about as how to replace the timing belt. Most of them shared the same ... A: Lawrence, Since there is no clearance of valves and pistons (valves that are opened)if a valve is ...
2001 S40 Volvo - P0236 & P0237	6/16/2008
Q: Use Actron CP9135 to diagnose "check engine" light. There is a long delay before the CP9135 turns ... A: Vu, If the code will not clear I a would say there is stil a fault. The control module checks the ...
volvo v70 turbo	6/16/2008
Q: I have a 2001 volvo v70t. Right after we bought it(about 2 monts ago) we noticed that sometimes it ... A: Marisela, I would clear the code and drive the car for a while and see if it (code) comes back. Also ...
alarm going off when trying to start the car	6/11/2008
Q: I have a 1995 volvo 960. When I unlock the drivers door, the trunk or passenger door the emergency ... A: James, The most common problem with the alarm is the control unit. If possible have someone that is ...
auto gear box	6/10/2008
Q: I've got Volvo t5 auto 2001. A year a go engine management light coming up say's transmission need a ... A: Lefteris, There are possibility faults posted. You need to read those faults to see what needs ...
1990 240 spits and sputters	6/9/2008
Q: I have a 1990 240 DL. It has been sitting for year. Very little gas in the vehicle so I filled it up ... A: Dan, Use a fuel pressure gauge and see if when it dies it is because of low pressure/no fuel. Also ...
94 850 won't start after dist cap mis-wire	6/9/2008
Q: I always change spark plug wires one at a time, but this time the wires got mixed up. I mis-wired ... A: Will, On the dist cap's black cover are printed the cylinder numbers, so place the wires ...
1985 240 DL heater issue	6/5/2008
Q: Recently the heating system in my 1985 Volvo 240 DL has gone on the fritz. Most of the time the ... A: Greg, So you are saying that the heat comes in no matter where the controls are set. That would mean ...
Volvo cooling system/oil in coolant	6/5/2008
Q: Have a 92 Volvo 940 that recently overheated, (Wife borrowed the car!). For repair I had major work ... A: Chris, I would have to guess and say that if the head gasket was replaced, at that time the tech ...
volvo no start	6/4/2008
Q: 1991 740 Volvo turns over, is getting fuel, but no start. have seen some suggestions for this such ... A: William, Check for spark at coil, coil wire, cap, rotor, wires, plugs. Power stage insde front by ...
1995 volvo 960	6/4/2008
Q: Just wondering if its a good idea to get an automatic starter installed in my 1995 volvo 960? my ... A: Allison, A remote starting system is a great convenience. If you want one just be sure that the shop ...
Sunroof problems	6/3/2008
Q: and thanks for your response ahead of time. I have a 2001 v70XC and the sunroof has been acting up. ... A: Chris, I am not sure of the cost of the s/roof switch, but $300.00 sounds high. Buy a new switch and ...
Intermittent Loud Squeal and intermittent engine starting and not starting	6/3/2008
Q: I have a 1985 station wagon volvo 240 DL. It has been making a loud squeal when I turn on the ... A: Anne, Not turning over is a battery, switch or stater problem unrelated to the noise I would say. ...
Clicking while turning	6/3/2008
Q: My 2003 Volvo XC70 recently started making a clicking/knocking noise while turning. I brought it ... A: Damon, I have heard of MANY problems with the transfer case and the driveshafts, so that is ...
Volvo 1988 240 Bucking	6/3/2008
Q: I have an 88 Volvo 240 and it has been bucking lately between 2nd and 4th gears. I replaced the ... A: Dan, The cars that I experienced would buck when you would accelerate hard in first and second gear. ...
Volvo Tune up	5/28/2008
Q: I have a 2001 Volvo V70 with 118,000 miles. It was recommended that I get a 120,000 tune up and a ... A: Adam, The labor is 3 hours and parts of about $300. Yours sounds high, maybe there is additional ...
Volvo 1995 960 - No Start Issues	5/28/2008
Q: I have had an issue with my 1995 960 which I have owned and have driven 300,600 miles. A real ... A: Bill, I see no reason the solenoid should have anything to do with a no start. Now in the event you ...
1985 volvo 740 stalling problem	5/28/2008
Q: runs for 10 stalls for 20, i've replaced fuel filter, and pump relay, when it is stalled i can get ... A: Craig, When it stalls what are you missing spark or fuel? I have seen a large failure rate with the ...
92 volvo 240 stalls	5/27/2008
Q: I have a 92 240 that will stall sometimes 2 or 3 times in an 1hr to an hr and half in between ... A: Will, Looks like you have replaced all the things that cause stalling in the way of a failed part. ...
1995 Volvo 960 Sunroof not working	5/27/2008
Q: I have tried replaced the circuit breaker for I think 26 which the manual says is the Sunroof, but ... A: Vicky, If it clicks then there is power to the roof. That would mean the roof is jammed. I see a lot ...
1988 volvo	5/27/2008
Q: Cuts off while driving. Will restart, but just cuts off any clues A: Robbie, Yes you need to see what you are missing! Put a fuel pressure gauge on it and when this ...
2001 S40 Stalling in Morning	5/21/2008
Q: Ray, I have a 2001 S40 (115,000 miles) and every morning I try to start the car by just turning the ... A: Ron, What I would do is check the fuel pressure and see if the fuel pressure regultor is possible ...
What should be the compression for a 2005 Volvo S40 T5	5/21/2008
Q: I'm interested in purchasing this car. I had it checked at CAA, and was told that the compression is ... A: Dom, Compression Specifications Normal value 1.1 - 1.3 MPa The maximum difference between the ...
1994 850 volvo wagon	5/21/2008
Q: My engine cranks but won't start. I tried to start it the next day and it does the same thing. The ... A: Roxanne, The only way not to tow it would be to fix it where it is. You can pull the plugs out dry ...
1995 960 driver's power seat repair	5/21/2008
Q: My driver's power seat forward/backward motor was operating on the door side, but stuck on the ... A: Mike, Since you know what side is not working pull the seat out flip it over and check the cable to ...
Volvo 1996 850 Turbo Wagon post-fuel pump replacement	5/20/2008
Q: I just brought my Volvo 850T wagon into the mechanic and had the fuel pump replaced. I was late to a ... A: Jay, My guess is that the fuel system is not able to hold REST pressure and the fuel in the line is ...
"Bulb Failure Dipped Beam" message	5/20/2008
Q: I just installed a HID xenon kit on two cars, a 528i BMW and a S80 Volvo, the BMW works fine and so ... A: Marcel, The bulb out sensor must be sensing a different power level for each bulb and tricking it to ...
Smoking Exhaust on 1996 Volvo 850 (non-turbo)	5/20/2008
Q: I was recently told that the smoke from my exhaust and the STRONG fumes (smells like sulfer) that I ... A: Keisha, The sulfer smell is the cat converter, and that most likely means it is working but getting ...
2002 volvos80 diesel	5/19/2008
Q: car drives, but wont rev over 3,000 revs? A: Shaun, I am not familiar with the diesel engines as we do not use them in the United States. However ...
98 Volvo XC70	5/14/2008
Q: I tuned up my wifes XC70 before leaving for vacation with new distributor, rotor, plugs, air filter, ... A: Tobin, First have the codes read to see if there are any problems the control unit is seeing. The ...
Locks/fuse blows: car won't start	5/14/2008
Q: I have a 2000 Volvo XC. I just had it in to my Euro-car repairman to see what the various lights ... A: Mary Ann, I can not really say who/what is responsible for the fuse blowing. However you will need ...
Brake lights for 2000 Volvo S80	5/14/2008
Q: I have a 2000 Volvo S80 and been having problems with my brake lights. The left and right brake ... A: Norvin, The relays are in the REM rear electrical module. That is in the trunk left hand side. The ...
Remove Airbag & Airbag Sensor Location	5/14/2008
Q: How do I remove & install a 95 Volvo 850 GLT airbag on Sterring wheel & dashboard? Where is the ... A: Leo, Disconnect the battery. From the rear of the wheel through the holes a torx 30 should loosen ...
Check Engine Light	5/13/2008
Q: Check engine light is on. Mechanic claims that gear shift selector sensor is bad and therefore ... A: Marvin, I would guess by the quotes you gave to me that the car is an 850 or S/V 70. I have seen ...
Volvo V70 ETS replacement	5/13/2008
Q: With the extended warrenty on the ETS replacement, should I have to pay the $150 for the diagnostic ... A: Kate, Some of the extended warranties have a "deductable" cost. So that might be the charge. You may ...
1999 Volvo S80 2.9	5/12/2008
Q: After getting the transmission replaced and some work on steering wheel controls (reconnected ... A: Mohammed, The antenna ring around the ignition switch might be the cause of a no start. Have the ...
S 60 right rear door panel removal	5/7/2008
Q: I have a 2005 S60 that I need to remove the right rear door panel. What tools are needed and is ... A: Richard, I have not seen any diagrams on the web to show how the door panel is removed. This is a ...
1995 Volvo 850 won't start	5/7/2008
Q: My battery got low today, so one of my friends was trying to help me get it jumped, but something ... A: Esther, Your car need someone to inspect it to see what is missing. Perhaps one of the small wire ...
1989 240gl check engine light	5/7/2008
Q: recently started car after sitting for approx. 10 months, check engine light is on but cars runs ok. ... A: Rick, Left side there is a blinker box. Install pig tail in A2 push button 1 sec. it will flash back ...
98 volvo S70 starting problem	5/6/2008
Q: I have a 1998 volvo S70 non turbo 2.4 engine. The car is turning over but will not start. I ... A: Jennifer, At the point where you are now at all you can do is try a known good relay. I have seen ...
1988 volvo 240 pcv filter or bad rings?	5/5/2008
Q: my car about 2 months ago started to spill out oil from the back of the valve cover, the circle ... A: Brian, Find a shop that KNOWS the Volvo and they can service the flame trap. That will slow down ...
1997 volvo 960 gear position sensor	5/5/2008
Q: I am replacing the gear position sensor. Had a difficult time getting the old sensor off (It was ... A: John, Seems too tight. Clean off the shaft with emory cloth and wire brush. Make sure the large nut ...
2001 Volvo S60 power seat	4/30/2008
Q: I recently purchased my first Volvo. The 2001 S60 is a perfect size for my commute. The only ... A: Marcus, All you do is let them get into the seat read any fault codes and allow the seats control ...
Possible pending turbo failure?	4/30/2008
Q: I purchased a 1998 Volvo S70 T5 a year ago. I absolutely love the car. 9 months after I purchased ... A: Jesse, If there is alot of noise in the turbo that is certainly wear and tear. Having it rebuilt is ...
1988 Volvo	4/30/2008
Q: Trying to find the plug to run diagnostics on it and what number of plug? Car in the morning runs ... A: Kerry, There is not any diagnostics on your vehicle. The dealer has a scan tool they can hook up ...
SUSPECTED FUEL SYSTEMS PROBLEM	4/29/2008
Q: I've got a problem on my '98 T5 S70 (U.S model) that i suspect comes from the fuel system - the car ... A: Nse, The codes 413 and 455 are the secondary air system, they are emission related. Code 108 & 505 ...
eletrical problem?	4/28/2008
Q: I recently replaced my batteries in my 2000 s 80. All elecrical components came back on except for ... A: William, Disconnect the battery and hold the two leads together for a couple of minutes. Make sure ...
Volvo 850 fuel pump fuse blows often - reasons/suggestions?	4/24/2008
Q: My 1995 Volvo 850 has developed a problem. Intermittently it blows the fuel pump fuse. It happens ... A: Abacus, The pump is either drawing too many amps or the wire is shorting out somewhere. No test for ...
1985 240gl	4/24/2008
Q: alternator tests off car as ok/ has been rebuilt////not charging on car killing batteries A: Don, So you are saying the alt on the car hooked up kills the battery, well that would mean the alt ...
1991 volvo 740 didn't start	4/23/2008
Q: Wow - for the first time in my experience of this car (owned since 79K miles), I was actually ... A: Lewis, You can change the fuel filter, but I do not feel that will be the "fix" for the no start. ...
1999 Volvo C70 Coupe	4/23/2008
Q: I purchased a 1999 C70 in 2002. In 2006 the engine siezed and I paid $10,000 for a new Volvo engine ... A: Tanya, I am not aware of an ongoing coolant leakage problem. It is common to replace the radiator ...
Volvo C70 GT Auto (UK Spec)	4/23/2008
Q: ..this is my first time using this site so please go easy on me :-) I have a few questions relating ... A: Andre, If you do not want the dealer to work on your car, you must find someone/someplace that has ...
S40 2000 : Oil Leak	4/23/2008
Q: I have oil leaking under the engine, but only while it runs. And my mechanic could not find where ... A: Boon, Your shop is not taking time to clean and look for the leak. That being the case, take the car ...
volvo 960rev falling	4/22/2008
Q: I have a 1995 volvo 960 3.0l automatic....problem occurs while idling at traffic lights or a ... A: Francis, Things like tune-up, MAF, Vacuun leaks are the most common. Do some testing read any fault ...
V40	4/22/2008
Q: I had a 240 for years but it finally had to go. What is your opinion on the V40, are they known to ... A: Brent, The early S/V 40's have had there problems. I have a couple of clients that are selling their ...
85 740 engine miss when cold	4/22/2008
Q: I have a non turbo 740 wagon that has a bad miss when it is cold. it also races when first started ... A: Sam, Engine miss, bad cap, rotor, wires, plugs, injector, weak cylinder, etc. So many possibilities. ...
2002 Volvo S40	4/22/2008
Q: Although the issues with my S40 don't seem terrible, I thought this would be the venue to ask. ... A: Caroline, If this is going on while stepping on the brake then I would advise to have the brakes ...
Volvo V40	4/21/2008
Q: I have a Volvo V40 1998 petrol 2Ltr.Previous owner had intermittent starting problems as if the ... A: John, There are some control units that will require a down load of new programming to solve the ...
2000 S40 Volvo Alternator	4/21/2008
Q: I have a 2000 S40 Volvo. I recently took it into the shop and was told that my alternator's ... A: Ryan, Well most times the noise that comes from the alternator is due to bearing or in your case the ...
90 volvo 740 gle srs light	4/21/2008
Q: i was working on the turnsignal switch and now i have a srs light. the book said to tape the earth ... A: Sean, Fault codes are displayed by flashing of warning lamp. Several faults, if present are ...
volvo 940 turbo	4/17/2008
Q: Morning, I have 2 potential problems with my Volvo 940 turbo 1994 with 121 k and full Volvo ... A: George, Have the brake booster, and check valve tested for leaks. Vacuum should be applied to the ...
transmissions	4/17/2008
Q: I know that over the years Volvo used several different 4-speed overdrive automatic transmissions ... A: Duff, Either trans is good. The only place that would have specs your asking about to my knowlege is ...
Waste gate valve? or Mass air sensor?	4/17/2008
Q: I have a shot at buying a cherry 93 850 turbo for $1000. The only problem is the turbo builds up so ... A: Justin, All the year/model 93 cars in the U.S. are non turbo. Also the first year here in the ...
1991 740SW Volvo	4/17/2008
Q: My 1991 740SW Volvo will not turn over. Turn the key and nothing happens. Have power to lights, ... A: Robin, See if the blue/green wire is on the starter and in good condition. Test it for power with ...
83 VOLVO DL	4/16/2008
Q: THE ENGINE RUNS SLOW AND SLUGHISH FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE AFTER THE FIRST START OF THE DAY. A: Chris, There are many things that will need to be tested. Since the you did not tell me more ...
2001 S80 Volvo	4/16/2008
Q: I changed my battery and put my new one in. Now my low beams and moon roof don't work. or the dome ... A: Morgan, I do not have a car to see how many wires there are. Just be sure all the wires that came ...
2001 S80 Volvo	4/16/2008
Q: I changed my battery and put my new one in. Now my low beams and moon roof don't work. or the dome ... A: Morgan, Are all the smaller red wires attached to the battery and tight? If yes try to disconnect ...
engine cuts off Volvo 940 turbo	4/15/2008
Q: I own a 1994 940 turbo, I love this car. In the last year it has without any warning just cut off ... A: Jeff, You need to have a fuel pressure gauge on the car and someway to test to see that the ...
2000 Volvo S80	4/15/2008
Q: My Volvo has a multitude of issues. The two issues of immediate concern are...it revvs up and down ... A: MJ, For the idle there is a upgraded software download through the dealer. Some cars are still cover ...
engine and tranny swap	4/15/2008
Q: will a engine and tranny from a 98 v70 xc fit a 2000 v70 xc if both have the 56 digit in the vin of ... A: Gary, Most times I see a somewhat different looking engine in the 2000's. Will it fit and bolt up, ...
93 240 Wagon Oil Light	4/14/2008
Q: When my 93 240 wagon is turned off, the oil light on dash panel comes on and stays on. When the ... A: Mike, There must be a short in that circurt. Pull off the wire at the sender and see if there is ...
stumped...850 head job gone south	4/9/2008
Q: Okay, I've got a '94 850 turbo that blew a head gasket, warped the head enough to warrant finding ... A: Forrest, Where there any marks on #2 piston the first time the head was removed? Was the deck height ...
Volvo v40 pin code	4/9/2008
Q: Whilst driving home from work I suddenly lost my speedo, Fuel gauge, Temp gauge and rev counter! all ... A: Ant, If you need a PIN number for the instrument cluster so it can be reprogrammed, the dealer will ...
codes	4/9/2008
Q: I have a 1999 volvo s80 T6 2.9 turbo. it has been having a rough idle for weeks but would never show ... A: Marie, My list said a leak in the emission system, that sounds like the tank leakage system, it will ...
2001 Volvo V70 XC AWD	4/9/2008
Q: I got a "Transmission Service Required" message I took the car to the mechanic and he gave me a ... A: Natalia, Volvo does not provide information regarding DTC P1618 for many of their models. However, ...
98 S70 T5	4/9/2008
Q: I have a 98 Volvo S70 Turbo that keeps having the engine light come on and off intermintley. I ... A: Austin, You need to read the codes, they tell what system specifically is at fault. You then fault ...
1997 Volvo V70 Estate	4/8/2008
Q: My car can stand all day with the alarm on OK but during the night it activates without warning, ... A: Philip, If you are sure that the car is not being tampered with, try removing the fuse to see if ...
oil cooler replacement?	4/7/2008
Q: I have a 2000 S70 w T5 engine. Seems to be running great, but I noticed oil in the coolant leaking ... A: Jay, Replacement of the parts you asked about are just time and patients. Now the flushing of the ...
Volvo 850 T5 smoking exhaust	4/7/2008
Q: I have just read a question and answer from someone with a smoking Volvo 850 T5. The symptoms were ... A: Simon, You might be burning some oil due to valve guide seals. The turbo seal might be leaking and ...
Volvo Torslanda High Idle	4/7/2008
Q: We have a 240 Volvo Torslanda 1992/3. My husband is out at this moment trying to fix the idle which ... A: Terri, I have had wire harness problems that the wires short out in the sheath and cause a high ...
VOLVO S40 RADIO RESET	4/2/2008
Q: I JUST IMPORTED MY VOLVO S40 FROM JAPAN, BUT THE DEALER NEVER SENT THE MANUAL OR THE WHITE PAPER. ... A: Joseph, I do not know or understand why the dealer is charging you. In the US the owner of the car ...
Brown oil leak between engine & transmission	4/2/2008
Q: I have a 1994 Volvo Turbo Sportswagon with 91,000 miles. No engine oil leaks but car had a large, 1 ... A: Rick, Yes the trans will have to be removed. At the time of repair you might also consider having ...
Brown oil leak between engine & transmission	4/2/2008
Q: I have a 1994 Volvo Turbo Sportswagon with 91,000 miles. No engine oil leaks but car had a large, 1 ... A: Rick, Yes sounds like there is a trans fluid leak. And yes the fluid should be more red than brown. ...
1999 Volvo - Angle gear	4/2/2008
Q: I have a 1999 XC70 Volvo wagon with l60,000 km. My car seized up as my pinon gear was binding and ... A: Tracy, I know of no recalls, but there has been more than a few problems with the angle gear. I get ...
rims for volvo 740	4/1/2008
Q: I have a 1992 volvo 740 wagon, which year/models rims are compatible this car? A: Ray, Stick with the year of your vehicle, since the newer cars are front wheel drive and have a ...
help	4/1/2008
Q: Just got a volvo 242 gt not running. Owner said it would run like new one day next day not crank. A ... A: Dusty, Control units do in fact go bad, but without knowlege of that vehicle it will be hit or miss ...
Locked glove compartment	4/1/2008
Q: For no apparent reason, the glove compartment on my 1994 850 Volvo is stuck shut. The lock ... A: Ted, Most times the lock breaks in the locked position and will not release. I always tell my ...
Volvo	3/31/2008
Q: My 1995 Volvo kept needing water and ran hot and now it does not work what is wrong wit it is it the ... A: Brook, With the limited information that you have supplied, you have not told me what else is going ...
Volvo 240 SW won't start. 1987	3/26/2008
Q: My car won't start. It tries to turn over. You can smell the gas. It might not be getting any ... A: Joe, Sounds like you are on the right track. Test for spark, and make sure the connections at the ...
240 volvo - automatic sedan	3/26/2008
Q: Our 1992 Volvo was dying out periodically while driving. The no. 6 fuse would burn out. Recently I ... A: Delia, Just the fuse alone being a lower amp fuse would not cause the car to die, but if the draw on ...
2005 S40 Volvo	3/26/2008
Q: This past weekend I went to start my car and the dahboard message board indicated a key error- try ... A: Sue, Key error is the chip in the key is not reconized by the vehicle. There is a ring around the ...
Volvo 940 DTC	3/25/2008
Q: I have a 94 940 volvo wagon non turbo,161,000 miles check engine light comes on, sets codes ... A: Charlie, You have a lot of fuel trim codes and most times that is caused by vacuum leaks and or a ...
volvo v40 warning light	3/25/2008
Q: 8 about 2 months ago the brake light came on and i checked the fluids and they neede topping up i ... A: Stephen, The light for brakes maybe shorted out staying on, maybe the pads are low, have them looked ...
cruise control on 98 volvo	3/25/2008
Q: My cruise control on my 98 Volvo SE is not working,no code on the scanner and I checked the switch ... A: Miko, Most cruise problems are related to the vacuum lines, so test those carefully. The vacuum ...
Speedometor	3/24/2008
Q: I have a 1998 Volvo S70. My speedometer keeps acting up. Sometimes it will work fine. other times, ... A: Nichole, The ABS control unit also uses the speed signal and when it goes bad the signal will not ...
AWD driveshaft problem	3/19/2008
Q: I there, I had a similar problem as the case below and my mechanic told me your front to rear ... A: Antoine, It appears that the problem is in the front driveshaft, so if it were replaced using a new ...
fuel pump?	3/19/2008
Q: My car was dying while idling at lights, so I cleaned my IAC. I was driving the car(96 volvo 960 ... A: Mark, The only leaks that I have seen on the 960's are the fill hose from the neck to the tank. Your ...
Transmission shifting irregularly	3/19/2008
Q: the problem I'm having with the vehicle is the trans shifts rough when the car is started cold, as ... A: Mete, The real question here is "are you willing to spend the money". If putting some money into the ...
1998 Volvo S70 Computer Problems	3/18/2008
Q: My car keeps failing inspection.. The on-board computer keeps failing various tests but doesn't say ... A: Ghian, My guess is that it is not in "readiness" so it fails. To get the control unit ready it will ...
Transmission and control unit	3/11/2008
Q: you have helped me many times until now. now I have another question because the problem I have ... A: Mete, Since I do not have information that tells what the differences in the control units are, it ...
940 Turbo wagon poor acceleration, also dies	3/11/2008
Q: I'm a poor college student who is need of some help. My 940 Turbo wagon is having some problems ... A: Taylor, If the shop only looked a coolant and oil level, get to a better shop that will drive the ...
1985 Volvo 240 DL wagon fuel system	3/10/2008
Q: I bought this car from a friend a few years ago and the friend told me that every now and then it ... A: Keith, No that is low voltage to operate a pump. There has been known wire harness problems in the ...
volvo 940 turbo 1993	3/5/2008
Q: My Volvo 940 SE Turbo 1993 120K is in excellent condition with a full Volvo service history. On 3 ... A: George, Dirty injectors, yes possible. Faulty one, I do not think so. If one was faulty then why ...
2000 V70XC SE questions	3/5/2008
Q: I own a lovingly used 2000 V70XC SE that I bought in August of 2007. The car has about 155,000 miles ... A: Matt, It would make sense to do both tie rod ends as a pair. Have the rest inspected and see if the ...
volvo 940 turbo 1993	3/5/2008
Q: My Volvo 940 SE Turbo 1993 120K is in excellent condition with a full Volvo service history. On 3 ... A: George, Most likely it is missing and needs a tune up. Sometimes it take a few seconds for all the ...
Oil leak?	3/4/2008
Q: I have a 2000 s70 volvo. I keep losing oil but have no visible oil leak. I put oil in and tried to ... A: Albert, Since there is no sign of an oil leak you maybe "using" oil! That could mean bad valve ...
Volvo S 70, 2.0T, model 2000	2/27/2008
Q: I have 2 initial questions. 1) the light on the dashboard is on, for engine managment system ... A: Janet, No a scan tool can be a "generic one" but those will not be as good as a Volvo style. All the ...
Volvo 960 speed motor	2/27/2008
Q: Ray, The Volvo is hesitating when accelerating. Has been to Volvo dealer, , found idle speed motor ... A: Andrea, Might still be the idle motor, are there fault codes for that? I would say there are more ...
Volvo S 70, 2.0T, model 2000	2/27/2008
Q: I have 2 initial questions. 1) the light on the dashboard is on, for engine managment system ... A: Janet, No way to know what the fault is until reading the fault codes. That needs a scan tool that ...
1992 Volvo Idle Speed	2/27/2008
Q: B230F Engine did not start in recent cold snap. Weak yellow spark. I changed wires, coil, ... A: Jim, The code you gave is for "fuel trim" meaning the control unit had to make adjustments as far as ...
cam shaft align/tenisor	2/26/2008
Q: 95 850 turbo cant get timm belt ten to collaps, do u twist it or depress it ,it wont depress at all ... A: Mike, There is a special tool to colapes the tensioner, however some use a vice and slowly push it ...
Volvo 98 v70 xc	2/26/2008
Q: Hey! I have just bought this with 178K miles and was functioning quite all right. We figured out a ... A: Esin, Dash cluster get complicated. If it is just the speedo and the odometer/trip meter, you may ...
volvo headlamp problem	2/26/2008
Q: i have a 1984 volvo 244series, i cannot get the h/lamps to work on low beam i only have hi beam on ... A: Ronnie, There is a relay under the hood left side inner fender area to the left of the battery ...
Check engine light on a '98 V70 X-C	2/26/2008
Q: Ray, I have a "check engine" light on my '98 V70 X-C that has been on for many months now. I've ... A: Paul, I do not know what code you are refering to. Smoke test the fuel tank system maybe? I have ...
Antifreez in my oil	2/25/2008
Q: I have a 1998 Volvo S70 T5 with 175,000 miles. Recently, I noticed the oil dipstick comes out with a ... A: Mario, The white on the stick could also be condensation. Maybe the engine does not run long enough ...
Volvo 98 v70 xc	2/25/2008
Q: Hey! I have just bought this with 178K miles and was functioning quite all right. We figured out a ... A: Esin, You say there is a steering rack leak, this will likely need replacement. What "started not ...
volvo	2/25/2008
Q: My volvo, is a 1984 240 turbo. its absolutly...HORRIBLE on gas right now, and was not when i bought ... A: Jennifer, The hole in the exhaust would not cause a large change in the fuel usage. There are seals ...
intermitant starting problems	2/21/2008
Q: My wife has a 1984 Volvo 240dl. It has began having a problem starting and has quit on her a few ... A: M, Check when you crank it to see if the fuel pumps are coming on. Do you have spark when this ...
Transmission	2/21/2008
Q: I cannot start my 95 850 glt if the shift is in "N" position. but it starts without any problems ... A: Mete, The gear position sensor is on top of the trans. That is also used as a neutral safety switch. ...
S70 Running Hot	2/20/2008
Q: My 1998 S70 is running hot. The temp gauge is near the red and the electric cooling fan starts to ... A: Greg, Put the scan tool on and read what the engine temp is. That will show what the control unit is ...
alarm is not armed	2/20/2008
Q: I have v40 2003. 1.6 16v,and there is an alarm problem.After few minutes when the car has been ... A: Branimir, By Lambda I will assume that you mean Oxygen sensor (HO2S). Even thought you have not ...
2004 s40 2.4i Turbo	2/20/2008
Q: I have never owned a Volvo. What is the reliability rating for this year model. Turbo issues - ... A: Dee, Turbos hold up very well. As with any front drive car the cost of repairs is high. I have not ...
1986 740 won't run	2/20/2008
Q: I recently inherited my Mother's 1986 Volvo. I drove it from Orlando to Birmingham and then it died. ... A: Robert, Best thing here is to let someone that knows these cars have a look and do some tests. Do ...
S40 Heating system	2/20/2008
Q: I have a 2001 S40 and I love it....I own it thanks to my wonderful DAD. My favorite Volvo mechanic ... A: Nina, I have not had a heating problem with the S/V 40's yet. But since the heat did work a bit and ...
alarm is not armed	2/19/2008
Q: I have v40 2003. 1.6 16v,and there is an alarm problem.After few minutes when the car has been ... A: Branimir, If the oxygen sensor is not working it can not adjust the fuel mixture properly and could ...
used volvo choice	2/18/2008
Q: Can you recommend a specific year cross country (xc) wagon? I am considering a 2002, 2003 and 2005 ... A: John, As far as I see the engines are the same. There might be some minor improvements, nothing ...
fault code p1171	2/18/2008
Q: what is fuel adaption, bank 1 A: Michael, Fault code 1171 is a generic code, not a manufactures code. It means fuel trim, the ability ...
2000 S40	2/18/2008
Q: Ray, I bought a 2000 S40 three months ago for what I thought was a song, but since then it has ... A: Katy, At 105K there is a large service due the t/belt etc. Brake boosters have been know to go out ...
Volvo T4 idle etc	2/13/2008
Q: 1998 T4 Auto, starts ok drives ok but feels like the idle is to low, cleaned the throttle body and ... A: Chris, Make sure there are not any vacuum leaks. Clean the fuel injectors and put good gas in. ...
98 S90	2/13/2008
Q: O.K. how do I reset my service light.. ANSWER: Chris, Pull out the rubber plug on the face of the ... A: Chris, It is possibly to do the change yourself. Dealers and shops have a machine that hooks to the ...
2000 volvo s80 radio?	2/13/2008
Q: my radio in my volvo doesnt work. I thought it might be the raido its self and bought a new one. ... A: Amanda, Some of the vehicles/radios have an extra cable for things that say your radio/vehicle does ...
Starter will not crank	2/12/2008
Q: First I noticed the shift lock is engaged and I can't put it into gear unless I press the shift ... A: Richard, Netural safety switch might be out of adjustment, since you stated that the shifter is not ...
99 C70 Convertible (rag top) roof Problem	2/11/2008
Q: My roof has a problem. I can open it about 2 inches only at the back, and then it jams, and I then ... A: Simon, The tops have had a lot of problems. All that I can advise is to get the car to the dealer ...
850glt '93 auto gearbox issue	2/11/2008
Q: recently got a volvo 850 glt 1993. the auto gearbox flashing arrow came on and stayed on. looked at ... A: John, I would be tempted to leave it alone as long as it is working ok. The code you have is for an ...
white residue in oil	2/11/2008
Q: Ray, I checked my oil and found a white residue mixed with the oil on the dipstick. Is this a sign ... A: Tom, That might also be condensation in the oil. That happens when a car does not get driven enough ...
Volvo door won't open	2/11/2008
Q: Passenger door on my 1980 Volvo won't open from either side - actually every once in a while it does ... A: Laurie, Look for a shop that works on Volvo's and take the car to them. They will have to remove the ...
volvo	2/7/2008
Q: I have a 1998 Volvo S70, I noticed a large wet spot by myn feet in the drivers compartment. After ... A: Robert, Pulling off the right/left side panels will give access to the core. Screws on the bottom of ...
Volvo S 70 boost sensor	2/7/2008
Q: Please can you assist with the routing of the three pipes on the boost sensor. The three pipes on ... A: Gean, The only info that I have said the yellow marked hose to the waste gate and the center to the ...
1993 Volvo 240 Cold start injector	2/6/2008
Q: When I turn the key to start my 240 if it does not start immediately, it floods. Something is ... A: Leonard, The 93 does not use a cold start injector. Check the fuel pressure. I have seen the ...
volvo s40 1.9d sport 115bhp	2/6/2008
Q: t boosting, theres no smoke or noise and it idles fine if you can help it would be good thanks ... A: Scott, Any sensors that maybe at fault should also produce a fault code. If there are not any fault ...
1989 740 non turbo	2/6/2008
Q: cold start problem replaced fuel pump and relays A: David, Replacing the pumps and relay may not be your problem. Do the pumps run, is the fuel pressure ...
a small friction sound from wheels	2/6/2008
Q: Ray, you have been helping a lot bringing my car back to normal.my 850 had some power problems I ... A: Mete, The CV should not have worn out so quickly. However you never know, could be a defective part, ...
Keyless Entry	2/6/2008
Q: I have ordered keyless entry module+remote for my car.because my car didnt have it.. I have two ... A: Mete, Not being real sure what or where you ordered your parts from, I would say that you need to ...
1994 Volvo 940 Wagon Questions	2/5/2008
Q: I have a few questions to ask about my 1994 Volvo 940 Station Wagon. I currently have just over ... A: Chelsea, Speedo has an internal fault and will need to be removed for testing. There is no cable it ...
1999 Volvo v70 base	2/5/2008
Q: Ray, I regularly make a 300 mile run through the mountains and want to pass it along to my son. ... A: Ira, A car without a turbo does not have the ability to increase the preformance. I have not heard ...
SC-811 error message	2/5/2008
Q: My '95 GLT has a SC-811 w/ changer in rear, when you try to listen to a CD the error message "E-01" ... A: Eddie, It can not read the CD, so there is a fault code. Try to remove and reload the cassette. If ...
steering hard to turn	2/5/2008
Q: The steering on my Volvo 850 GLT is hard to turn, it was fine a week ago, I thought maybe it was the ... A: Michelle, There might be a power steering fluid leak and all the fluid is gone, or the pump has ...
volvo will not move forward or backward	2/4/2008
Q: I have a 1988 Volvo that will turn over but when you shift it apears to find the gear but does not ... A: Jim, If you have a stick shift it could be the clutch slipping. The automatics also go out so they ...
1990 Volvo 240	2/4/2008
Q: The fuse #12 for the Power window relay, keeps shorting out upon replacing with new fuse. I changed ... A: Norman, That would suggest there is a shorted wire. So all you can do is start tracing the wires to ...
volvo s40 1.9d sport 115bhp	2/4/2008
Q: t boosting, theres no smoke or noise and it idles fine if you can help it would be good thanks A: Scott, You need someone that can test drive the car so that they can "feel" the lose of power. Is ...
rear-facing seat installation for 1998 V70 XC	2/4/2008
Q: I'm considering installing a rear-facing seat in my 1998 V70 XC wagon. My questions: 1. are there ... A: Paul, I do not know of any instructions on line. It is not too bad of an installation. Common sense ...
Checking engine codes 1992 Volvo 240	2/4/2008
Q: I have a 1992 Volvo 240 and need to know how to display the engine code. My check engine light is ... A: John, There is a blinker box under the hood left side. Key on insert the pigtail lead into position ...
1990 Volvo 760 GLE diagnostic code retrieval.	1/31/2008
Q: I have a 1990 Volvo 760 GLE (6-cylinder) with an intermittent problem. Most of the time it runs ... A: Norm, Most 1990 cars had the blinker box, but those were 4 cylinder ones that had LH 2.4 fuel ...
volvo heat and turbo	1/31/2008
Q: I HAVE A 89 740 TURBO WAGON. WHEREVER I PUT MY HEAT CONTROL IT STILL BLOWS COLD AIR. ALSO WHEN I ... A: Jerry, When you operate the controls do you feel as if there is some resistance to the levers to ...
Replacing rear deck speakers in 2000 S80.	1/31/2008
Q: I am trying to find detailed instructions on how to replace the 8" rear deck speakers in my wife's ... A: Scott, Remove the rear seat back and bottom. Then you will see how the hat shielf comes off. Side ...
volvo S40 valve clearence	1/31/2008
Q: I brought engine head of my car from Australia. In order to fix the engine head my mechanic needs ... A: Rav, You have describe an engine that is not in the United States. I do not have the specs for an ...
98 Volvo V70 XC	1/30/2008
Q: Just bought this used. Step up from the 77 V70 I had. Love it, but still trying to find out all the ... A: E. Lucia, You need to contact a dealer for an Owners Manual. I don't think the 98's used the light ...
hard starting	1/30/2008
Q: 93 Volvo 940 Turbo is very hard to start when cold. ECT indicated by code 224 from test socket 6. ... A: Dan, Injectors rarely fail. There is a "radio supression relay" that is the power supply to the ...
1996 Volvo 850 Turbo occasional smoking	1/29/2008
Q: I'm driving a 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo with 135,000 miles. I purchased it with 125,000 miles on it 4 ... A: Wayne, White smoke is usually coolant. How is the coolant? Blue is usually oil. That most times is ...
1987 volvo 240 DL won't start	1/29/2008
Q: I am tearing my hair out! My volvo will not start; it seems to be when the weather is colder than ... A: Maryann, So when it will not start are the fuel pumps running? Do you have enough fuel pressure? It ...
Volvo V70 2000 2.0 Petrol Auto	1/29/2008
Q: My Volvo V70 is behaving peculiar when is stopped at traffic lights or simply being idle. The rev ... A: William, When the belt was put on the VVT (variable valve timig) may not have been set properly, ...
convert code for me	1/28/2008
Q: I have a 2000 S80 T6 with the check engine light on. pulled into a shop (not dealer) and they gave ... A: Angie, P1332 is Volvo code ECM-644A Condition Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ECM-644A is ...
WONT START	1/24/2008
Q: I CHECKED ALL THICK RED WIRES LIKE YOU SAID ...ALL CONECTED. I STILL HAVE NO SPARK, AND NO GAS TO ... A: Ron, There is a main fuse box either behind the ash tray or far left end of dash on the side. No ...
1999 S70 ABS and Brake light	1/24/2008
Q: I recived a ABS light read code bad speed sensor. Everything was fine for 6 months. Now the ABS , ... A: Mike, If you are still getting fault codes in the ABS then you may need a control unit. The speed ...
WONT START	1/23/2008
Q: I CHECKED ALL THICK RED WIRES LIKE YOU SAID ...ALL CONECTED. I STILL HAVE NO SPARK, AND NO GAS TO ... A: Ronnie, If by spraying carb spray in the intake it runs, there is spark. The injectors may not be ...
dimmer switch	1/23/2008
Q: where is the dimmer switch for the instrument panel any why are the headlights and brake lights not ... A: Derrick, Depending on year and model, most have the panel light dimmer next to the headlight switch. ...
Radio code	1/22/2008
Q: How do I reset the radio code in my 1998 S70??? I had my battery changed and this message now comes ... A: Rodney, You will have to contact your dealer for the code. Supply the radio model, part number and ...
volvo v70 cutting out	1/22/2008
Q: My 2002 volvo v70 cuts out with no warning it dosn't do it all the time but when it does everthing ... A: Tracey, See if there are any fault codes in the system to help find the problem. Is the ignition ...
volvo timing	1/22/2008
Q: found fuse now its like the timing is off checked belt dist cap wires plugs almost starts just will ... A: Harvey, Sure that you did not miss something? I say that because I agree timing is a big issue. You ...
S70 not accelerating in cold weather	1/21/2008
Q: I have a 2000 turbo S70 with 150K miles. Intermittently in cold weather it won't accelerate. The ... A: Carrie, There is not a MAP sensor, but there is a MAF sensor. That is Mass air Flow sensor. The MAF ...
warranty on volvo	1/18/2008
Q: I bought a used 98 S70 and will take delivery in Feb. Where does one buy a warranty for this car ... A: John, I have a client that went to a dealer and purchased a warranty contract. His car was a S80 and ...
sunroof	1/18/2008
Q: i have a 98 volvo s90, the sunroof did open and close at one time. when i hit the switch to open or ... A: Damaris, Do you hear the sun roof motor make a nosie? If not then the power supplt maybe the ...
Bevel Gear, Rear Axle & AOC fluid change	1/17/2008
Q: I have a 2006 XC-70 and recently changed the fluids in the Bevel Gear, Rear Axle and Haldex AOC ... A: Mark, I really do not have much experience on the model you have, but I did hear of a couple of cars ...
Not proper brakes on Volvo 940	1/17/2008
Q: I drive a Volvo 940 from 1998 since 8 years and it has today been rolling for 200 000 km with minor ... A: Evald, Sounds like you have a calpier that is locking up, that will cause the car to pull to the ...
Buying a used Volvo	1/17/2008
Q: I read lots of different things about the reliability of used Volvos. Are their particular models ... A: Dave, The S70 might be your best bet. Although some have a difficult time passing emissions. The AWD ...
rain damage	1/17/2008
Q: after hitting puddle half of fuse panel out causing no start coil has spark no power to fuel pump ... A: Harvey, Sounds like more than the fuses got wet. Start bt testing the flow of power. See what has ...
91 - 940SE Turbo intermittant stall	1/16/2008
Q: My 940 has been stalling for some time now at all speeds. The RPM's instantly drop to zero, ... A: Mike, If you have code 214 that is the flywheel pick up. Many times I see them where the wires are ...
94 volvo 850 4dr turbo 5cyl	1/16/2008
Q: Does this particular model have any known problems? I am looking to purchase this one because it ... A: Les, Rear main and front pump seals tend to leak. Lifters get nosiey if the oil was not changed ...
Audi A4 automatic transmission problem	1/16/2008
Q: I have an 97 Audi A4 with automatic transmission. It has a problem when I accelerate the car. ... A: John, Sorry but I do not know about the Audi's. If it were a Volvo I would suggest a trans fluid ...
1999 Volvo S80 Handbrake System	1/15/2008
Q: I've noticed that when parked on slope in "N" gear (automatic) and pulled the handbrake (hard, all ... A: Roy, Test it by slow slow speed put the car in neutral pull up the handbrake, much as you have. ...
83 volvo 240 no spark	1/14/2008
Q: does the system use a hall sensor or ptck up coil in distriubtor? 3 wires to sensor/coil show open ... A: Richard, Yes there is a Hall Effect sensor in the dist. If the first and last one together are open ...
Volvo Trasmission Flush	1/14/2008
Q: Volvo 2000 s70 with 69,000 miles; Was recommended to have the transmission oil change even though no ... A: Daniel, First do you know what kind of oil your trans used? Do you have a 5 speed trans? If it was ...
83 volvo station	1/14/2008
Q: i'm looking to buy my first car and i went to a volvo dealership yesterday and found a 83 volvo ... A: Marie, I am sure that you can find a car with less miles, but you may not know the condition. This ...
940 wentworth 2ltr turbo.	1/9/2008
Q: I recently had a head gasket leak and had the work done to repair. My problem is ever since my turbo ... A: Robert, Sorry no short answer, test to see if the turbo will spin. Are all the boost hoses good? Is ...
1997 850 No Start	1/9/2008
Q: I've had a 97 850 Turbo for about six months and have had no problems. A week ago, after sitting ... A: Pete, Yes they should be able to tell more by doing some testing. I would ask to speak to the ...
Volvo S70 Transmission	1/9/2008
Q: my 2000 S70 hesitates occasionally when shifting from 2nd to 3rd (especially in cold weather). gets ... A: John, A scan tool will be needed to read and clear any codes. GPS is about $150.00 and 2 1/2 hours ...
Lambda sign (check engine)	12/27/2007
Q: I left for vacation for a week, my volvo 850 (1998) at first started no problem (it was left on my ... A: Arayan, There has to be some fault codes posted, say for misfire and that maybe the only reason the ...
volvo S70 1998 Turbo	12/27/2007
Q: My engine is smoking - I noticed a burning smell- it stopped as soon as I turned off the engine- and ... A: Maura, Well you need to identify the smoking. It could be burning coolant, oil, or maybe just a bit ...
Reving on it's own	12/27/2007
Q: I have a 2000 Volvo S40 apparently it has a Mitsibushi GDI engine. The engine management light has ... A: Claire, The throttle hosuing system has been the cause of many problems. If you feel comfortable ...
240 Stalls only in first 10 minutes cold running	12/27/2007
Q: My 240 stalls and won't restart, but only within the first 10 minutes of a cold start, irrespective ... A: Charles, Clean and sdjust the throttle plate, get out all the built up carbon. Make sure the TPS ...
89 740 gl cruise control	12/27/2007
Q: Ray, i recentley added cruise control to my 89 740 gl. changed the switch on the column,(plugged ... A: Jim, On the back of the cluster there are two connections that "stand off" the rear of the cluster, ...
stalling out	12/19/2007
Q: I've had my 1990 Volvo DL in the shop 4 or 5 times because it stalls out while I'm driving every so ... A: Bev, Well you need to see what signal is missing. Put a fuel pressure gauge on the car and while ...
Odometer	12/19/2007
Q: My car's (97, volvo 850) odometer stop rotating. Do you know what causes this problem and is that ... A: Rubin, There is a gear inside the speedo that breaks. That gear is available through ipdusa.com The ...
brake booster hissing sound	12/19/2007
Q: Is it safe to drive with the hissing sound? Is this a repair that needs to be done right away? The ... A: Jan, This means there is a leak in the brake booster, and that should be fixed asap. There is no way ...
1988 volvo 740 gle (no start)	12/18/2007
Q: no spark from coil ...but it has it power to both sides of coil. no fuel pump comeing on ...but the ... A: John, No spark or pulse, that usually means the dist pick up is bad. Unplug the wire at the dist and ...
cam reset valve	12/18/2007
Q: I just had my car towed 60 miles home to the Volvo Dealer because the check engine light came on, ... A: Arlene, I personally will not use the Platinum plugs, I have had some problems with them. If you are ...
Steering Problems	12/18/2007
Q: I hopefully you can help me. I own a 99 volvo S80 2.9L. Im at 163K miles it. The other day I ... A: Franklin, First get the car up in the air and wipe off as much oil as possible. Add fluid and start ...
wiper stroke adjustment	12/17/2007
Q: Recently changed the wiper blades on a 1998 V70 GLT. It appears the wipers are not going through ... A: Terrance, I would say that the wiper is not "parking" in the correct so start by setting it in the ...
ignition inhibitor	12/17/2007
Q: What does this message mean? The car tries to start but just won't turn over. It is a 2000 Volvo ... A: Nick, The inhibitor is stopping the vehicle from running. Try turning off the alarm, use the remote ...
92 740 wagon non turbo stalls when raining	12/13/2007
Q: Since my lovely mechanic washed the engine(against my specification) the engine seems to have ... A: Husain, Check the distributor cap and rotor, if they look old and dirty change them. There could be ...
starting problem volvo 340 estate	12/12/2007
Q: This car has gradually developed a starting problem. The engine turns over, the Volvo dealer has ... A: Roger, Your car will need some hands on work. You need to see if when it will not start is there ...
1999 Volvo V70 Remote issue	12/12/2007
Q: My remote is busted and I need a new one. They cost a bundle in Australia, I notice some on eBay ... A: Geoff, If you get a remote make sure that all the numbers on it match. Like the part number the ...
cam reset valve	12/11/2007
Q: I just had my car towed 60 miles home to the Volvo Dealer because the check engine light came on, ... A: Arlene, If the VVT variable valve timing valve is replace it just has an electrical connection. If ...
1996 Volvo 850 auto trans shift problem	12/11/2007
Q: My '96 850 Turbo automatic transmissiion won't shift out of 1st gear when I first start out if I ... A: Steve, The gear position sensor is on top of the Trans, connected to the shift valve. It slides over ...
Lack of Power/Poor acceleration	12/11/2007
Q: remember I had a low compression on 3rd cylinder of my 95 Volvo 850 glt with 150,000 miles this test ... A: Mete, Yes the exhaust could be the major player in all the lack of power, that will slow the engine ...
2001 s60t5 electrical problems	12/11/2007
Q: It started with the door lock (drivers side) that would not automatically lock - I had to manually ... A: Caroline, There is a problem with the electrical module that controls all the interior items. It ...
electical problems	12/10/2007
Q: I have a 1996 volvo 850; for the last 5 years, the battery discharges. We thought we had it fixed ... A: Laura, There have been reports where the small red light in the door jamb stays on after closing the ...
1996 Volvo 850 auto trans shift problem	12/10/2007
Q: My '96 850 Turbo automatic transmissiion won't shift out of 1st gear when I first start out if I ... A: Steve, I take it as the dealer found no fault codes, right? The cars that I have seen that have had ...
960 Engine Miss	12/10/2007
Q: Ray, I have a '94 960 wagon whose engine died. It was replaced (500 miles away) with an engine from ... A: Chris, If you used the cars original intake and exhaust manifolds, injectors and sensors it will ...
1993 volvo 240	12/10/2007
Q: How do I get the radio out? A: Mark, Pull out the glove box and look at the rear of the radio. You should see a bracket, some use a ...
1998 V70 TURBO	12/6/2007
Q: I JUST HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. I ALSO HAD THE HEAD GROUND DOWN. HOWEVER, I AM GETTING (MOSTLY) ... A: Terry, Once the gasket is installed and torqued you can not with any certainty go back and retorque ...
1998 V70 TURBO	12/5/2007
Q: I JUST HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. I ALSO HAD THE HEAD GROUND DOWN. HOWEVER, I AM GETTING (MOSTLY) ... A: Terry, If you are referring to the torque on the cylinder head bolts you really are to late. If ...
850AWD engine start/idle problem	12/5/2007
Q: I have 1997 Volvo 850 AWD B5254T engine at 217,000 km, standard transmission. Recently the following ... A: Ivo, Since there are not any fault codes I would suspect that there is a fault with injectors not ...
S70 T5 Climate control unit	12/5/2007
Q: I believe the climate control unit on my 1998 S70 T is beginning to fail. It has begun to not come ... A: Wayne, The flashing light means that there is/are fault codes posted in the climate system. I would ...
850r? t5r? Differences	12/4/2007
Q: Please can you tell me the difference between a 850 Turbo R and a t5r? We have just bought an 850r ... A: Simon, The "R" uses a T3 turbo and the TR5 uses a T5 turbo. Different turbo bore sizes. My guess is ...
1998 Volvo S70 cranks but won't start	11/29/2007
Q: Up until now, my 1998 Volvo S70 GLT started quickly. Now, suddenly, it doesn't start at all, though ... A: Daniel, Read the fault codes to see what it might have stored as a fault. Deal with those faults and ...
Intermittent stalling while moving and then hard restart	11/29/2007
Q: Ray I have a 1992 Volvo 740 wagon with 240k on it. I had stalling and ideling problems at low RPM ... A: Frank, There in fact must be a reason for the stalling, but until it will do it for someone that can ...
Volvo 850 battery heating up	11/29/2007
Q: I have a 94 850 turbo and had a smell of burnt rotton eggs in the car,then noticeed smoke pouring ... A: Lance, Yes there is a bulletin on the cables, however that speaks to the cables getting hot (the ...
1992 volvo 960 problem	11/29/2007
Q: i have a volvo 960 with three major problems 1)bad idling and dont know whats the problem. 2)car ... A: Angel, Poor idle could need tune up, bad injector, bad ignition coil, vacuum leak, stuck open EGR ...
S70 MAF and/or Rear O2 Sensor	11/28/2007
Q: I have a 98 s70 which would start hard and gave a P0102 code. Unplugged the MAF and it runs fine. ... A: Paul, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR Resistance between connectors 1 and 4; Approx 110 Ohms U = Volts DC ...
91 740Turbo acceleration drop-off	11/28/2007
Q: I have a 91 740 Turbo wagon, when I hard accelerate, to the floor, it powers on, then dies. Normal ... A: Greg, Yes low supply of fuel, blocked filter, bad feed pump, fuel pressure too low, restricted ...
Maintenance/repair manual	11/28/2007
Q: I hope you can do it again. I have a 1998 V70 Volvo. I'm looking for a good maintenance/repair ... A: Michael, Look in you cars manual and find the pages that have a phone number for Volvo's main office ...
1991 Volvo 940 GLE	11/28/2007
Q: We have a 91 volvo 940 GLE, 16 valve, 2.3L with a couple of irritating issues. It starts fine for a ... A: Christy, When it stalls you have to figure out if at that time you lost spark or fuel. When ...
91 740 volvo running lights	11/28/2007
Q: the right front turn and right rear running lights are not operating unless I turn on the fog light ... A: Ed, Since all the trouble started after the fog light installation go back and disconnect the wiring ...
1995 volvo 850 turbo no-start	11/27/2007
Q: I change spark plugs,dist cap.rotor cap,cam position sensor,but the car won't start there is a new ... A: John, Is power flowing to the fuel pump when cranking? Wires all plugged in tight and secure? Read ...
1998 XC70 driveshaft	11/26/2007
Q: I have a 1998 V70 XC with driveline issues. I needed to replace the driveline due to a torn mount ... A: John, The short shaft goes forward, and if the halves have come apart there is an arrow to line ...
S70 MAF and/or Rear O2 Sensor	11/26/2007
Q: I have a 98 s70 which would start hard and gave a P0102 code. Unplugged the MAF and it runs fine. ... A: Paul, Bad wires to the control unit can cause misreasdings. The codes you gave me is what we call a ...
2000 S 80 T 6 Turbo issue	11/26/2007
Q: I have the above car, have just changed the right side turbo with a used turbo after shaft broke on ... A: Kevin, If the breathe box PCV of the car was blocked up then too much crankcase pressure might cause ...
2001 S40 cronic fuse blowing	11/20/2007
Q: I have a 2001 Volvo S40 and the fuse under the hood that controls the power windows keeps blowing. ... A: Al, I can not narrow the search. You will have to isolate the different circuit on that fuse and ...
88 volvo 760 turbo gle	11/19/2007
Q: Please, I need help! I own a 88 760 turbo gle sedan. It has about 165000 and when I bought it it ran ... A: Craig, At times when the pick up gets hot it will fail and when it cools works again. So when the ...
88 volvo 760 turbo gle	11/19/2007
Q: Please, I need help! I own a 88 760 turbo gle sedan. It has about 165000 and when I bought it it ran ... A: Craig, Yes the pick up in the dist if it is the LH 2.0 system. How about the radio supression relay. ...
1995 volvo 2.4 , interference or non interference	11/19/2007
Q: my timinig belt broke on my 95 850, i was at a red light and pressed the petal to go, but the car ... A: Courtney, You have bent valves. That is an interference engine, making it REALLY necessary to ...
alarm lock out	11/19/2007
Q: I have a volvo s 70 1998. and i changed the battery today and when i reconnected the positive wire ... A: TJ, Battery disconnected using the shift lock button turn the key to off, shift the trans from park ...
1995 850 GLT	11/19/2007
Q: While sitting in the line at a fast food drive through, white smoke come out of the exhaust...it has ... A: Kevin, Yes the white sweet smelling smoke means it is burning coolant. Probably getting in from one ...
volvo 940 se lambda sond problems	11/15/2007
Q: i have a volvo 940 se lambda sond and the lamda sond light is on all the time in the dash for a ... A: Simon, Sound as though the flame trap (breather system) is blocked. Get the car to a Volvo shop so ...
Volvo 850 1995 runs very labored in the cold	11/14/2007
Q: I accelerate but it barely goes until I have momentum. Then after I drove it some,park it for a ... A: Liz, Hard to say what is at fault. The t/stat is new also? Have the injectors been cleaned during ...
Volvo V40 heat problem	11/13/2007
Q: If I starts engine, when outside temperatureis low, in my V40 2,0T LED of A/C is flashing - depends ... A: Ondrej, Most times that flashing light means a fault code in the system. Take the car to a Volvo ...
Radio Code	11/13/2007
Q: I have a 98 Volvo Wagon. The parking lights were left on and the battery ran down. When everything ... A: Linda, Leave the key in the accesory position and the radio on, in about two hours it will ask for ...
flashing over drive arrow and check engine on dash	11/12/2007
Q: Question I just got this 1995 Volvo 850-GLT and it is great but, today the overdrive arrow came on ... A: Mark, That flashing arrow means there is a fault code in the control unit. Check engine light might ...
Fuel Injectors	11/12/2007
Q: I hate to bother you with a long story , but let me start off by giving you just a bit of history on ... A: Earl, Look at the shock tower area both sides. There should be two identical relays. One is for the ...
1992 Volvo 240	11/12/2007
Q: I have a 1992 Volvo 240 series that will not start after sitting up for a year. I would normally ... A: Ken, Test the fuel system using a pressure gauge at the rail. The pressure while running or cranking ...
2000 Volvo S70	11/8/2007
Q: I'm having a problem with the Volvo starting. I can leave home, at which time it starts right up. ... A: Ray, Fuel pressure rest pressure might be leaking back leaving the line and rail void of fuel making ...
fuse location	11/8/2007
Q: I have a 91 volvo 940se. None of the lights for the instrument panel are working. Please let me ... A: Serenity, Some are behind the ash tray others are behind a cover left side of dash where the door ...
01' V70 Light Dimming Problems	11/8/2007
Q: I noticed that during the day my V70 won't brighten the lights on the dash (clock, radio, error ... A: Bobby, Look on the dash center, there is a sensor that flashes red with the alarm on. It also has a ...
ALARM SYSTEM	11/7/2007
Q: IT SEAMS OK UNTIL I HAVE TO LOCK THE CAR AGAIN THEN IT IT THE SAME A: Allan, I am assuming that the alarm is factory Volvo. So that you take to the dealer and have them ...
98 V70 turbo stalls at idle	11/2/2007
Q: My 98 V70 will occasionally stall while at idle, waiting at a red usually. The engine dies and ... A: Michael, I would start by reading the fault codes, making the proper repairs, and then looking at ...
1999 V70 automatic transmission problem	11/2/2007
Q: On several occasions now the car has virtually completely lost power/drive ... the engine is still ... A: Chris, Since the car uses the same speed signal from wheels to ABS and to the speedo, I would ...
Volvo S40 ignition problem	11/1/2007
Q: I have the same problem with my Volvo S40 1996. Everything is fine, excepts it's don't start ... A: Eugene, If the car has an alarm I would say the antenna ring around the ignition lock is failing. Or ...
98 Volvo V70 XC misfire detected	11/1/2007
Q: I recently purchased a '98 Volvo V70 XC with a B5254 T engine. The Onboard Diagnostic System has ... A: Bob, If the car did not miss prior to the replacement of the cap rotor and wire, I would suspect ...
Volvo S70 '98	10/31/2007
Q: My key won't come out of the ignition and steering wheel doesn't lock -? A: Karen, There might be a problem with the cable that goes between the shift lever and the ignition ...
1995 850 GLT .....what did I get myself into?!	10/31/2007
Q: I purchased a 1995 850 with 112k miles in August for $3,500. I've had to put $3,000 in repairs in ... A: Michelle, It is not unusual to put that money in the 850's. They experience many problems during ...
Red Battery Light	10/31/2007
Q: Yesterday the red battery light was flickering in my 1998 Volvo V70XC; I replaced the battery. ... A: Lyn, The red light means PROBLEM, so you need to have the charging system tested to see if the alt ...
92 740 no turbo Wagon	10/30/2007
Q: There is a tap or rap when the engine is cold. I've replaced the pod bearings with no change. I need ... A: Steven, If the noise goes away warm I would say there is time left on the engine. As of today I have ...
92 740 no turbo Wagon	10/29/2007
Q: There is a tap or rap when the engine is cold. I've replaced the pod bearings with no change. I need ... A: Steven, A lot of those cars had some piston slap. You would need to measure the pistons to the ...
"92 740 Rod Bearings	10/25/2007
Q: I am about to replace rod bearings in my 92 740 wagon. B230 engine no turbo. 240,000mi I am trying ... A: Steve, By all means take the crank out and have everything measured getting bearing to match a cut ...
V70 Second Cold Start In A Row	10/25/2007
Q: Ray, When I start my car with a cold engine, (in order to move it in or out of the garage), it only ... A: Andy, During a cold start the fuel mixture is richer (more fuel) so if you turn off the car cold it ...
install aftermarket gauges on 2001 S40	10/25/2007
Q: 9T and I wanted to install a Prosport 52mm electric boost gauge, electric air/fuel gauge, and an ... A: Kanwarpal, Boost I would assume needs to tie into the intake via a vacuum line. So at the intake ...
check engine blinking	10/25/2007
Q: I recently changed my spark plugs on a 2000 volvo s40 and it ran perfectly for about 500 miles, then ... A: Alexis, If you have a plug that is soaked in fuel, that would indicate that cylinder is not firing. ...
Compression&Converter	10/24/2007
Q: my 95 850 glt non turbo has two big problems.one of these are the third cylinder has %50 less ... A: Mete, The valve maybe hanging due to too much carbon build up or bad valve guide. If the cat ...
c70volvo variable timing gear	10/24/2007
Q: could you please tell me the procedure in the removal the exhaust variable timing gear so i can ... A: Manuel 1999 Volvo C70 L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 Vehicle Level Powertrain Management ...
Brake lights	10/24/2007
Q: My brake lights went out and its not the bulbs (replaced both). Also, the abs light comes on every ... A: Alex, Test for power at the brake light switch power at both sides pushing on the pedal. If that ...
2001 Volvo S60	10/23/2007
Q: This car has 209k miles on it. In the past year, I have had new struts, new suspension arms ... A: Lynn, Tough call! Seems as if you have coverd all the repairs, but you never can be sure if there is ...
96 Volvo wagon 850 5spd, non-turbo	10/22/2007
Q: Many weeks ago now, I was on a trip and my CEL came on. I took it to a garage they put an ODBII ... A: Wayne, How is the fuel pressure? Steady, no leaking from the vacuum line to the pressure regulator? ...
1981 volvo 240 cold start issue	10/22/2007
Q: i have an 81 240 that has had a cold start problem for quite some time. I've aquired the records ... A: Darren, There is a check valve in the fuel pump that holds fuel in the line so it will not bleed ...
164E airconditioner	10/22/2007
Q: I own a 1973 164E that I bought new. It has a York compressor. This thing periodically breaks the ... A: Bruce, If you have a "good" machine shop you can remove the bracket and have them copy it using a ...
overheat indication	10/18/2007
Q: My 1980 240 recently started indicating full hot on the temp gage. I replaced the radiator a couple ... A: Richard, Last gauge I got was from a Checker Auto store and it did have some fittings that came with ...
overheat indication	10/17/2007
Q: My 1980 240 recently started indicating full hot on the temp gage. I replaced the radiator a couple ... A: Richard, Can't see how using the heater would cause the gauge to pin. Is the car really getting hot ...
loss of power	10/17/2007
Q: i have a loss of power mostly after the car has been running 10mins or more. the model is a 1992 960 ... A: Mark, What fault codes do you have? Read the trans ones also, since the arrow flashes. I have to ...
1996 Volvo 960 sedan	10/16/2007
Q: My 1996 960 Volvo (72K miles) has been running differently for about a year and the computer at the ... A: Julie, Many times the motor mounts get weak and the not able to absorb the engine vibrations. That ...
alarm system service required	10/16/2007
Q: My volvo s80 (2002 model) alarm system being triggered, and fuse of that component being replaced ... A: Jagger, Your going to have to see the dealer so that they can hook the car to the scanner (VIDA) and ...
1999 - V70	10/16/2007
Q: Gday i have two questions. I have just brought a V70 and need a bit of help in working out the AC ... A: Andy, On the A/C panel if the button that turns on/off the A/C is not working and the vent position ...
2002 S60 failed to start 2x	10/16/2007
Q: My S60 failed tostart 2 days in a row. First day, I must have turned the ignition ket at least 10 ... A: Terry, The alarm immobilizer is at fault many times. There is an antenna ring around the ignition ...
Volvo overdrive light on and flashing W E on consol	10/16/2007
Q: I just got this Volvo 960 and it is great but today the overdrive arrow is flashing on my dash and ... A: Don, When that arrow and the lights in the mode switch are flashing that will mean there is a fault ...
1996 volvo 850 brake lights don't work	10/15/2007
Q: I have a 96 volvo 850 and have kept it running pretty well but I have this aggravating problem with ... A: Dino, Check the brake light switch make sure that power goes to the switch and when the pedal is ...
Brakes	10/15/2007
Q: Wife owns a '94 850. At 175,000 miles dealer recently replaced front brake pads AND ROTORS! Maybe ... A: Harris, Volvo does have a history of going through rotors. Old rotors may leave you with a vibration ...
Master/Salve Cylinder replacement	10/15/2007
Q: I need to replace the Master/Slave cylinders on my 1998 V40 standard. How difficult is this to do? ... A: Rodney, If you are handy get the parts and your tools, unbolt the old and install the new. Gravity ...
Volvo V40 - hard start	10/15/2007
Q: I have a V40 with 183,000k (KMS) on it and it has been getting harder and harder to start when for ... A: John, The fuel pressure may not be right, too low or leaking back to the tank, and not holding "rest ...
Volvo S70	10/10/2007
Q: We are looking at buying a used cross country and it has "disc" displayed in the clock area, what ... A: Lisa, It occured to me that you must mean the display in the dash cluster. The DICS would mean that ...
radio antenna	10/9/2007
Q: I have a 1999 S80. My AM stations are terrible. Where is the antenna? A: Vito, The FM waveband uses a diversity system consisting of two antennas. One of the diversity ...
1991 240 w/LH-Jetronic Fuel Injection, not starting	10/8/2007
Q: It seems with the change in the temperature (air pressure, full moon, who knows) and my car will not ... A: Len, Your might be over your head without the tools and test equipment. First thing to do is test ...
volvo 850 engine noise	10/8/2007
Q: I have a 1994 volvo 850. the engine has travelled 153,000km. can't say I have or can find any ... A: Leigh, You might be having a low oil pressure problem. That is a common problem with the 850 when ...