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About Roger Patricio
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Can answer all Volvo car questions. European and Canada spec cars are different but I can try to help you.

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I am a Certified Volvo Tech at in Independent Volvo Repair shop. I grew up around Volvos and decided I wanted to do it professionally. I worked at the dealer for about a year then I went to work at an Independent shop which I have been with for 9 years.
   

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1990 Volvo 760 GLE 6-cyl fuel inj.7/7/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I would very much like a complete description or explanation of how the fuel injection system works ...
  A: Norman, its pretty much a basic injection system with a computer that controls the amount of fuel ...
1989 Volvo 760 injection problem7/7/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I recently bought 1990 Volvo 760 with 2nd generation PRV V-6 engine + AW automatic transmission. The ...
  A: Dusan, try this simple trick. If you know what the idle speed motor is then start the car and hit ...
1994 Volvo 850 power loss at higher revs7/6/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a 1994 Volvo 850 non-turbo 5 cylinder sedan (Australian spec) with a power loss issue. The ...
  A: Michael, how can you not have a MAF? That makes no sense even with Autralian Specs. It may be a ...
1988 Volvo 760 Turbo7/6/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Just bought this great car for my 16 year old - one owner, 123,000 miles but the instumental panel ...
  A: Fayel, try turning the dimmer knob to the right first. It happens all the time. Or if this one has ...
Front motor mount collapsed7/5/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Rodger, I have a 2000 V70XC AWD SE and the front motor mount has collapsed. Is this something that I ...
  A: Michael, The one under the timing belt cover or the one under the starter motor? The one under the ...
ABS light on 1993 9407/5/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: The ABS light on my 1993 940 just came on. My Haynes manual does not have any instructions on ...
  A: Henry, Haynes is good for one thing. Toilet paper. 2 things that can be an issue on those. The ...
2000 s80 chasing a front clunk / rattle7/5/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I know from following you, This is NOT your favorite car, but so far I have done ok! It has 129k, ...
  A: Dave, you are right, I dont like them but they make my paycheck so I put up with them. Im assuming ...
water from airconditioner7/4/2008E.
  Q: My 2005 Volvo S-40 has water standing on the back floorboard. Dealership is telling me that is from ...
  A: yes the are right if you air or watter drains are clogged you will get watter in the car watter has ...
Volvo sunroof7/4/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: The sunroof on my 1996 Volvo 850 wagon closes smoothly, but won't open. It makes a noisy, ratchety ...
  A: Tony, I dont recommend messing with it. Sounds like the cables are messed up or possibly a crunched ...
sway bars7/4/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: my dealer says I need my rear sway bar gromets replaced. I am hearing a clunking sound when I go ...
  A: Joe, I can honestly say I havent had to do any yet. but they are fairly easy. Air tools would ...
Windows for 1999 S707/4/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Roger, Starting late last year, my rear passenger window only went down using drivers side ...
  A: Duane, Welcome to the world of 99 and up Volvos. Most likely its the Alarm siren for these ...
2002 Volvo S60 - Right Front Door Electrical Problem7/3/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Roger, All electrical (power window, door lock, mirror control, and outside temp indication) for ...
  A: DAle, Unfortunately I cannot provide any information about it. Its all on the computer at the shop. ...
1990 Volvo 240 DL7/2/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Ok. Here is my question. I have a 1990 Volvo 240 DL automatic. The air is not working and I needed ...
  A: Sandra, I dont recommend you trying to fix this on your own. There can be a leak in the system, the ...
motor mounts7/1/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a 1990 volvo 240 DL. my wife ran over a parking bump and the car had to be towed. when the ...
  A: Kevin, It may be the drive shaft cushion or the Trans mount. You wont know until you inspect it. ...
1989 volvo 760 turbo7/1/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a question over my 1989 volvo 760 turbo. My car turns on sometimes right away and sometimes ...
  A: Jose, check the fuel pressure regulator. If its leaking fuel from the vacuum port, then there is ...
Occasionally not able to start my 1991 Volvo 7407/1/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a 1991 740 GL sedan and have lately had occasional problems with starting. The first time it ...
  A: Murray, depends on what fuel system you have. If its the regina/rex system, then there may be an ...
850 volvo transmission6/24/2008E.
  Q: In driving in traffic I noticed some slippage went to turn around and no reverse it was as if I was ...
  A: you will need transmission unit you can rebuild it but i don't recommend that you rebuild just ...
Volvo s60's Headlights6/20/2008E.
  Q: I recently bought a Volvo S60. The headlights seems to stay on even if I have switched them of. So ...
  A: you cant turn the lights they automatic day time running lights it for the safety so your car can be ...
Timing belt6/17/2008E.
  Q: E. My 1999 V70 has 104,500 miles on it and I am going to replace the timing belt. Do you recommend ...
  A: replace timing belt and tensioner the tensioner brakes before belt you don't need idler pully if is ...
1996 Volvo 850--AC not performing properly6/15/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Roger: My Volvo AC is not functioning properly. It has Freon in it (no apparent leaks), proper ...
  A: Bob, talk about getting Raped. It sounds like a crock to me. An Evaporator job is no more than ...
volvo S60 turbo 2001 fwd6/15/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: lately, my Volvo has been acting out, it refuses to start even though the light comes on and it ...
  A: barba, Of course that mechanic isnt going to know anything about that. There is a issue with the ...
1989 240 volvo6/13/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a problem getting my 89 volvo 240 to start. I think the problem is with the fuel injectors ...
  A: Mark, there are many things that can be bad. you have 2 other things beside the computer that can ...
89 240 volvo6/13/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have an 89 240 sedan (automatic) that likes to stall and leave you stranded. When attempting to ...
  A: Mike, I wish there was a test for the power stage. Injector pulse and spark thats about it. As far ...
volvo 240 intermittent popping6/12/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: hi i have an 87 volvo 240 my car sometimes loses power or stalls out it started when my father told ...
  A: Mark, Platinum plugs are good but not for that car. Put some Bosch Super DC plus in there. I may ...
89 240 volvo6/12/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have an 89 240 sedan (automatic) that likes to stall and leave you stranded. When attempting to ...
  A: Mike, can be a number of things. The first thing I would check is the fuel pump relay and fuse. It ...
M46 Overdrive6/12/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a 1984 240 turbo wagon with an M46 four speed with electronic overdrive. The overdrive, ...
  A: Adam, okay, now its a little clearer. You should be able to hear it with the car in 4th gear, with ...
dash lights6/11/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: How do I replace dash display lights and radio lights on a 1998 S70
  A: Mark, radio lights might not be serviceable on that one. Push in the side tabs on the radio and ...
1987 volvo 240 randomly stalls6/10/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: my 240 with 101,000 miles sometimes stalls. It may be in my neighborhood or on the interstate. It ...
  A: James, on the older 240's, the engine wiring harness is usually the culprit but just like any ...
can I do it?6/10/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: 2004 xc90 Tuneup. I am a competent mechanic but considering going to the dealer being this is my ...
  A: Philip, The major services on these cars are spaced out. The 105k is the important one with the ...
S70 Air conditioning6/10/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: My wife's 2000 S70 AC (145,000) is out. If you add a refrigerant, it will work for awhile, but will ...
  A: Nathan, The system hold 1.63 lbs of refirgerant and its very picky. at 2000 rpm your PSI should be ...
1999 v70 XC6/9/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I would like to buy this car from a friend. It is in very good condition from a trustworthy ...
  A: Anne, you will thank me later. STAY AWAY from anything All wheel drive. You are asking for lots of ...
99 s80 nonturbo t-belt timing marks on crank6/7/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Ican't find a mark on crank gear.any help will be appreciated. tanx,HP
  A: Hal, its there. Very hard to see. Its on the crank pulley. Line the line up with the line on the ...
Battery Problem - 2002 XC706/5/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Four days ago I was sitting in the car waiting on someone with the radio on and noticed the display ...
  A: Tim, if its a Volvo battery, even though it test fine, get a new one. They suck. There may be a ...
2005 S80 AWD6/4/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: The vehicle did not come with homelink on the driver's visor and I would like to add it. Can I just ...
  A: Steven, anything on these cars require downloads. The homelink definately needs a program download. ...
Electrical Problems with my V706/4/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I own a 2000 v70 (non turbo). I am having to distinct electrical problems and I was just wondering ...
  A: Jorge problem 1 , turn the key back a little and see if the lights turn on. If they do, replace the ...
volvo 850 turbo battery drain6/4/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo and a mysterious battery drain problem. When I disconnect the positive ...
  A: Rolando, I forgo one thing that happens also so you can try it. see if the glove box is slightly ...
2001 S80 non-turbo-Electrical6/3/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: I had a problem with a message light stating "Alarm service required" and it gave an orange warning ...
  A: Kathleen, talk about some stupid advice. He created a major mess and now you have to go there to ...
Replaced Deplored Airbags & Sensor6/3/2008E.
  Q: I have a 95 Volvo GLT with deplored aribags. I have replaced the airbags, with a set of new ones ...
  A: you have to go to volvo dealer to turn the light off there is special tool to turn in off for srs, ...
1999 Volvo Suspension Repairs6/2/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: Roger, I own a Volvo 1999 S80 with 79,700 miles that I bought three years ago. Dealer quotes $1,800 ...
  A: Gene, personally, I would trade it in as is. The 99 S80 is by far the worst car Volvo ever put out. ...
S60 smoking6/1/2008Roger Patricio
  Q: 2001 S60 T5, 2.3L turbo. Tailpipe is smoking profusely, blue/grey color. I can drive the car for ...
  A: Clay, Got to give it some nicorette gum to make it stop Smoking. HaHA. Anyway, I have seen this ...

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