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Antenna11/27/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: When I turn on radio in my '96 850 the antenna goes half way and stops in the middle. It does not ...
  A: most the time you need hole motor it will come with antenna mast but do this order from private ...
2001 Volvo S60 2.4 Turbo automatic11/25/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: The plastic lock button on the automatic shift lever has broken. How do I replace the assembly?
  A: you will order the hole gearshifter knob and pull it out but do this order from private person i ...
map sensor on 03 volvo S4011/24/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: Volvo dealer test resulted in mad map sensor. Replace map but check engine light come on evertime ...
  A: it can be both are bad i have seen do this order from private person i deal with for volvo parts he ...
XC90 ABS message light and breaks11/15/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: The ABS light comes on intermittently, and there are two messages on the console - AntiSkid Service ...
  A: well front brakes cost around $650-700 to do plus tax at volvo dealer . now with abs im not sure ...
2001 S80 2.9 transmission11/14/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: My 2001 S80 2.9 4t65ev trans went out, slipping and banging. I purchased a used trans with 130k on ...
  A: if you came before here i would told not to rebuild they never do good job volvo trans is made by gm ...
volvo s809/13/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: .. 2000 volvo s80 2lt turbo petrol automatic
  A: you will need most the time new istrument panel now that is very expesive repair but good news you ...
Central Electronic Module7/20/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: I need to replace the Central Electronic Module (CEM) for my 2004 S40 1.9L. I can't find any with ...
  A: you need to get new cem can use used one will not work but i have good source for you he will sale ...
2002 Volvo S-60 Turbo dash instrument panel not working correctly5/31/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: What could be the problem with my 2002 Volvo S-60 Turbo that the dash instrument panel is not ...
  A: you can get info here i only answer queston from chicago area but go to this link you find there ...
oils for my Volvo5/10/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: My Volvo 88 740 GLE wagon has run great since the year it was built for every member of my family ...
  A: on you car use this oil year around castrol gtx high mileage oil 10w-30 and in winter use 5w-30 ...
Independent Study4/5/2011Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: Interview Questions Hello, my name is Monica. I am an 8th grader attending Colmer Middle School and ...
  A: . What’s your favorite part about your job?I LIKE TO WORK ON CARS AND FIX THEM WHEN THEY FIXED IT ...
ETM problems12/16/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: Is my car covered under a warrenty by Volvo of North America for this "LIMP MODE" symptom. I ...
  A: no all etm are covered under warranty first when you go to volvo dealer if warranty etm they will ...
Oil Change Cause Massive exhaust smoke11/8/2010Vedat Bayramgil
  Q: I went to one of these quick oil change places. I have a Volvo 2004 XC90 with 82, 000 miles. I had ...
  A: it seems that they put wrong oil (if the exhaust smoke was blue or massive white, it caused by oil ...
Volvo remote11/5/2010Vedat Bayramgil
  Q: Is there any way to fix a remote that got wet. It worked once after I dried it but nothing works ...
  A: unfortunately no, why ? Because, remotes are special parts, after you have bought it, it has to be ...
1992 Volvo not getting gas11/5/2010Vedat Bayramgil
  Q: 1992 Volvo 740 Wagon NON turbo. The car has been sitting for over a year. I have cleaned injectors ...
  A: exhaust leakage problem is a big problem, you have to solve it as you said, but this problem seems ...
power locks and windows11/1/2010Vedat Bayramgil
  Q: I have a 2001 volvo s 80 4 door. Neither front passenger powerlocks or windows operate from driver ...
  A: it seems to me that DDM (Driver Door Module) and PDM (Passenger Door Module) affects to eachother, ...
windows10/28/2010Vedat Bayramgil
  Q: I just bought a 2000 v70 xc and none of the windows operate along with the sunroof. When I press ...
  A: it seems that there is one problem in CAN Network (Controller Area Network) all control modules send ...
no start on a volvo10/25/2010Vedat Bayramgil
  Q: How to check a crank sensor or a impulse sensor on a 1992 volvo 740 2.3L
  A: sorry I have not the book for 1992 740, but as a practical clue I can tell you that measure the ...
volvo s80 computer10/22/2010Vedat Bayramgil
  Q: I drive a 2007 Volvo S80. I just had the battery replaced last weekend, and as I was driving home ...
  A: yes, the battery replacıng caused these points. 1.Auto down/up function for the windows : By ...
2011 XC70 torn CV boot10/21/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: Took new XC70 into dealer for snow tire installation and they found a torn right front CV boot. ...
  A: it can be many things something from the street like metal or big rock it can go in the area and ...
volvo ets10/10/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: my question is volvo had a recall on the throttle body on this model, 10 year old or 2000 miles my ...
  A: warranty is not for europe only for usa is 10 years 200000 miles on etm warranty. also you have ...
key won't go from O to starting position10/2/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: I have a volvo XC-90, 2004 and the key is stuck in the 0 postion. It will not go into the start ...
  A: you will need new ingition lock assembly if is not working or hard to move what happens the lock ...
Electrical Mirror Problems9/13/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: I own a S60 2002 turbo and some times the mirror moves just enough to have to be re-adjusted, but ...
  A: i do volunteere here and do give free answers but if you from chicago area like it say on my add i ...
Electrical Mirror Problems9/13/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: I own a S60 2002 turbo and some times the mirror moves just enough to have to be re-adjusted, but ...
  A: i work for living as mechanic and web page allexperts works very good if i have time i will answer ...
2002 Volvo V70 AWD - Transmission 2-3 Flow Surge2/20/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: Our 2002 V70 AWD, with 58k miles, was recently damaged in an accident. It was initially struck in ...
  A: go to Volvo dealer replace the B4 servo cover for the Trans that will take care of 2-3 flare/surge ...
Volvo s60 T5 timing belt2/18/2010Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: My timing belt needs to be replaced and I don't know wether to go to the volvo dealership to get it ...
  A: with timing belt is always good to go to Volvo mechanic you can go to Volvo dealer or Volvo mechanic ...
940 volvo11/1/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: 2 quest. 1. how do i reset check engine light ? 2. i have no owners manual, how do i set a ...
  A: Joseph, You need to read the codes. If this is an early 940, the port is in the engine bay. Read ...
Gear Selector switch6/20/2009Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: I have 2005 S40 2.4i. Recently I have been getting a message on the dash screen which reads "Gear ...
  A: why do you thing is water damage? gear shift module is the panel were you shift gears under that ...
2001 Volvo XC70 - Electrical Issue6/19/2009Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: I have a 2001 XC70 with 162K miles. This the battery warning light came on an the "El system ...
  A: you can change the regulator you have to remove alternator from the car but by that miles you have ...
Transmission service6/13/2009Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: I have an V70 2.4 automatic The transmission service light has come on. How do i change the ...
  A: you have to find out what is wrong why the light is on you have to scan the fault codes in ...
Climate control head6/13/2009Volvo Mechanic Chicago
  Q: My '01 Volvo S80 died last nite-I was jumped off & took the car to dealer -battery replaced. I rec'd ...
  A: are you from Chicago if yes i can help you .if not you can try this go do different Volvo dealer ...
'84 Volvo 240 Gl- squished fuel tank5/31/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: Hey, I squished my fuel tank on my volvo earlier today. I was able to turn it over and start it but ...
  A: Hailey, the intank pump and the fuel tank sending unit. You probably bent it because the pump is ...
Radio Antenna5/31/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a 1991 Volvo station wagon 740 and the antenna7 is stuck in the down position. I believe ...
  A: Carlton, Okay then. Follow the headlight switch and move to the right. Should be a switch with a Y ...
1988 244DL Volvo - Random acceleration problems5/30/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: I found your website in my desperate search for an answer to my problem. I bought a 1988 244 DL ...
  A: Maggie, Most likely its the airmass meter itself or a possible ECT sensor issue causing the car to ...
2001 V70T5 A/C5/29/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: My A/C works for a time then stops cooling. Freon okay. I located a comment from a Swedish nessage ...
  A: Jean, Some of these message boards have nothing but crack pots or amatuer clowns that think they ...
a/c 98 volvo s70 non turbo5/29/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: I have a 98 Volvo S70, and the problem I'm having is with the a/c,we usually keep it on the Aut ...
  A: Yolanda, in one word, No. You cant do this at home. Car needs to be scanned to see which lever ...
99 Volvo v70 brake issue - brakes stopped working entirely!5/27/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: I recently bought a used 99 Volvo v70 and it has been in an accident with the previous owner. As a ...
  A: Sylvester, common problem on these cars is the ABS control unit. Failure of that unit means you ...
Front Brakes on a 98 volvo v40 c/w ABS5/25/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: A couple of years ago I replaced the discs and pads on the front of my Volvo V40. I have just ...
  A: Lain, Well, one of the slide pins may be seized or getting stuck causing one side to work harder ...
98 S70 power windons & sun roof5/24/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: According to the owner's manual, the automatic circuit breaker located in position 37 powers all the ...
  A: Elle, Usually its the master window switch or the sunroof switch itself. But since its both, It ...
no fuel at engine5/24/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: My 91 245 gets no gas to the motor, the fuses are good the pumps are good ,have good spark but no ...
  A: Don, did you check the fuel system relay? any pulse at the injectors? You arent supposed to have any ...
Brake Master Cylinder Replacement5/23/2009Roger Patricio
  Q: Besides Metric tools, a new MC and Brake Fluid what else do I need to do this job. Any suggestions ...
  A: Joe, you have it. If you see a big pump with brake lines coming out of it thats the ABS system. ...

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