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1998 Volvo V70 GLT9/30/2008
  Q: My radiator was damaged today and now I am wondering how I get it out to be repaired. It looks Like ...
  A: if the radiator is not leaking dont do anything if is leaking coolan than you will new radiator ...
OBD II not ready - failing Mass Inspection9/18/2008
  Q: I have a 97 850 2.3 station wagon - failed MA inspection due to OBD II not being ready - I was told ...
  A: try to disconet battery overnight reconect and drive again for few days and make sure you drive the ...
everything is going wrong on my 8509/13/2008
  Q: hi i have an 97 850 glt first of all my tracs off light is off and i tried to see if i could get it ...
  A: you abs light is just bad module i can sale you one for $450 and i can mail you instruction with ...
etclight8/28/2008
  Q: my etc light come on and my 1999s70 will not go over 2000 rpm any self checks i can perform any hlp ...
  A: take it to volvo dealer it looks you have problem with throttle control module etc light that is ...
Buy s80 T6 or s80 2.5T8/27/2008
  Q: Our 2004 Volvo S80 was just totaled in an accident, we loved the car and will be replacing it with ...
  A: go with 2.5t it is better on gas mileage and less problems the t6 tends to have more problem than 5 ...
2001 V70 T5 Concerns8/18/2008
  Q: We recently purchased a 2001 V70 T5. There are a few concerns I have. We are Americans living in ...
  A: 1 timing belt and tensioner is due at 105000 miles you can do tune up spark plugs air filter etc ...
Volvo v70 20007/21/2008
  Q: The TRACS/STC warning light came on. What does it mean? Do I need to have it checked out? Can I ...
  A: you tracs/sts is abs is not working correct you can drive it but you need to check it out asap ...
water from airconditioner7/4/2008
  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 ...
850 volvo transmission6/24/2008
  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 Headlights6/20/2008
  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 belt6/17/2008
  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 ...
Replaced Deplored Airbags & Sensor6/3/2008
  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, ...
flashing transmission arrow on dashboard5/3/2008
  Q: why would the transmission (downshift?)arrow flash on and off on the dashboard, it will flash for a ...
  A: what model volvo do you have ? but any way i give you answer like this you need to scan the car ...
Turbos4/15/2008
  Q: I have a 99 Volvo S80. My car was involed in an accident and it went to a a shop to have the axle ...
  A: you have to take it to Volvo dealer turbo don't go bad so much but at times they go bad maybe you ...
lights intermitant flashing on dashboard4/6/2008
  Q: my 1998 S70 is flashing different lights on the dash for only a split second at a time. I cannot ...
  A: i dont know what to tell you i need to know what fault code is for the check engine before i can ...
smog certification2/17/2008
  Q: The check engine light has been on in my 1996 Volvo 850 for five years. The car runs ok but because ...
  A: anything can be fixed i don't thing you need everything new what is you fault code for check engine ...
Volvo S80 T6 "On Call Plus Deactivated" Indicator2/10/2008
  Q: How can I remove the "On Call Plus Deactivated" warning message? Is there a reset procedure? Thanks ...
  A: i told you all how to remove the on call phone system and what to do i don't understand you ratting ...
2004 V70 wagon2/7/2008
  Q: I have a 2000 S80 turbo and it has been constant & expensive repairs. I am thinking of trading it ...
  A: v70 2004 is better it is smaller engine and they have less problems than s80 2000 twin turbo models ...
1998 S70 trunk latch1/2/2008
  Q: My S70's trunk no longer latches when I close it. The key does not latch the trunk either. I don't ...
  A: you will need new lock for trunk how to change best is go buy from volvo dealer use only original ...
V70 transmission12/16/2007
  Q: Our 99 V70 has 122k miles and the auto trans is completly gone in reverse. I have been checking some ...
  A: so far i know i work many years for volvo and still work for volvo aw 55-50 transmission that you ...
Volvo 850, worth to fix head gsaket?!12/14/2007
  Q: I don't know much about cars, but I sure got attached to my 1996, Volvo 850 Turbo wagon! I only had ...
  A: I THING YOUR MECHANIC WAS GIVING YOU PRICE TO REPLACE COMPLETE ENGINE FROM JUNK YARD THAT IS AROUND ...
Volvo 850, worth to fix head gsaket?!12/14/2007
  Q: I don't know much about cars, but I sure got attached to my 1996, Volvo 850 Turbo wagon! I only had ...
  A: it is worth fixing the car now headgasket don't go so much bad on Volvo but it is possible did you ...
regular gas12/3/2007
  Q: My Dad gave me his 1996 Volvo 850 with only 45000 miles. He has always used premium gas and I wanted ...
  A: all cars that are in USA can use regular gas you can use it with no problems just stay with brand ...
Mounting a used HU 803 in a V70 '0211/25/2007
  Q: I buy and sell Volvo's in Europe. On one of the V70's I bought there was no Volvo sound system ...
  A: but here in USA i know that you can't do that why do you ask me if you know it can be done go do ...
S80 Sun roof11/25/2007
  Q: Just replaced the battery and now the sun roof will not work. The overhead lights and car door looks ...
  A: after your software download the mechanic forgot to reset you modules you can do it like this lock ...
1997 Volvo 850 non turbo11/15/2007
  Q: hope you can assist, I have done oil, lube etc on this car and would like to be able to reset the ...
  A: you can take the bulb out it will cost you around $400 labor or to buy the reset tool it around $800 ...
car smokes11/8/2007
  Q: My 1997 850 turbo has 140,000 miles. My problem is that my car smokes and there's a nasty smell due ...
  A: take it to Volvo dealer ? i cant tell you like this what is wrong but i thing the last thing would ...
1996 Volvo 96011/6/2007
  Q: I had repairs done to my car and the radio is not working. The mechanic called the Volvo dealership ...
  A: you have to remove the radio from dash look on radio left and right side you will see 2 push buttons ...
2002 XC70 Shifts Hard11/5/2007
  Q: I have a 2002 XC70, approx 125,000 miles. I bought it used, and verified through dealer that ...
  A: go to Volvo dealer try tcm software update if it don't work drive how it only way to fix that than ...
'04-'05 V70R Vs. '05-'06 S60R reliability11/4/2007
  Q: Considering purchase 04/05 v70R or 05/06 S60R. All w/average-low/appropriate mileage. Your advice ...
  A: both s60r and v70r are good .prefer v70r more space but not too many problems well future is going ...
Purchase Recommendation based Upon Maintenance and Reliability Insights10/31/2007
  Q: I am considering one of 2 vehicles for purchase this week.. 2003 S80 2.9 or 2004 S60 2.5T AWD. ...
  A: go with s60 2.5t awd it is with better transmission and less problems plus stronger engine and ...
2001 volvo s6010/25/2007
  Q: I recently bought a 2001 Volvo s60 (base model), manual trans. now I'm getting two messages in the ...
  A: bulbs to fix you looking around $100 you have too use original Volvo bulbs and some of bulbs are ...
Volvo 99 s8010/11/2007
  Q: My rear window has fallen down and will not go up. In addition, it will not stay up without duct ...
  A: you don't need regulator it just needs to be reinstalled and bent to straight position and some ...
Hazard light on the dashboard9/29/2007
  Q: I have a 850 Wagon with only 34k miles on it. Today I noticed that when I apply brakes - the yellow ...
  A: yellow light with the bulb inside is that the light you are talking about ? yellow light with bulb ...
bad smell from aircon9/20/2007
  Q: Just bought a new 2007 V70. After couple days driving, bad smell comes out when turn on air-con. Any ...
  A: try to change cabin filter also afterblow function maybe turned off you have to program that by ...
S80 ABS troubles9/19/2007
  Q: I have a 2000 S80 that I purchased 3 months ago. The ABS needs service light keeps coming on. An ...
  A: yes you can drive it you will have regular brakes but abs helps in snow wetted streets it is safer ...
2000 V70 Dealer blew ECM9/18/2007
  Q: THE LONG STORY: Took my 2000 V70 with an immaculate service record to dealer because of ...
  A: it is possible that you have problem after software upgrade if the dealer did not use proper ...
Vibrating 03 Volvo V70 T59/7/2007
  Q: About 4 months ago I bought a 03 volvo V70 T5, here in New Zealand. It was imported from Singapore. ...
  A: you can have many things wrong it is hard to say what like this thru e-mail but recommend to you ...
1989 240 GL 158,0009/6/2007
  Q: OVERDRIVE ARROW COMES ON WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND WON'T GO OFF EVEN WHEN BUTTON ON SHIFT PUSHED ...
  A: you will need some wiring repair from shifter to transmission possible solenoid or relay will be ...
Volvo 960 over heat problem9/4/2007
  Q: And thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide. Recently I had assistance replacing ...
  A: it is easy just follow the upper hose on radiator going to engine and you will see it goes to like ...
v70 2001 intermitting oil presure9/4/2007
  Q: 288k miles ,new oil pump-seals-cleaned pan-cleaned pick up screen-replaced 'o'rings-replaced sending ...
  A: you have to make sure the seals were installed correct did you install or Volvo dealer you need to ...
Manuf backed extended warranty9/2/2007
  Q: I just bot a used '04 S60 with 49000 miles-not Certified Used. Is the "Volvo Increased Protection ...
  A: yes you will need warranty if you like not to pay for repairs best is get from Volvo dealer extended ...
gas tank pressure9/1/2007
  Q: Jimmy, my 2002 S80 2.9 non-turbo has recently been extremely difficult to add gas to. The ...
  A: 2 things first you have to take it to Volvo dealer to check proper fuel vent around the filler neck ...
'97 960 overheating under load8/18/2007
  Q: I live in AZ, always hot or at least it seems so this time of year. Anyway, my 960 overheats under ...
  A: it is hard to say you have to check if you did not so far ac control switches and sensors it can be ...
93 Volvo 8508/11/2007
  Q: Recently when I brake @ high speeds, 850 shakes as if i were pumping the brakes. Is this the ABS or ...
  A: with shaking when braking you need new brake disc . with ac problem it is possible you have bad ...
1999 volvo abs brakes8/7/2007
  Q: do 1999 volvo s80 rear brakes have a sensor for low brake pad material thickness? Our check your abs ...
  A: you don't have sensor on any brake pads abs light is on your abs system has problem to fix that ...
Volvo 98' S70 Strut Mounts7/17/2007
  Q: I am purchasing a 98' S70 for my daughter going away to college. It has approx. 124k miles on it. ...
  A: wait until it brakes there is no safety problem if is not broken if is cracked is fine it will do ...
passenger door open warning light on7/15/2007
  Q: I have a 2001 S60. I have been having a problem, generally while driving, if I go over a slight bump ...
  A: you either have bad lock assembly on passenger side or bad wiring on right side door i guess your ...
Volvo S807/9/2007
  Q: I bought a 1999 Volvo S in March. The instrument cluster panel was replaced by a Volvo dealership ...
  A: try to do total can ugrade and dim upgrade software upgrades for control modules go to volvo ...
Volvo XC70 Drivers Side Flooded7/8/2007
  Q: The floor of my drivers side was flooded with water yesterday. I think it may have something to do ...
  A: it is the ac water drain that comes loose it just needs to be reinstalled you have to go to Volvo ...
2000 Volvo V70 XC7/4/2007
  Q: My wife and I purchased a used 2000 V70 in April in Seattle. My mechanic (for our 1984 Volvo 240, ...
  A: duplicate key you can get from Volvo dealer only radio code also from Volvo dealer the service ...
03 S60 AC recharge7/4/2007
  Q: I have a '03 2.5 S60 that cycles the AC ompressor every 10-15 seconds. How hard is it to recharge if ...
  A: you cant use those cans to fix it the right way you need to vacum the ac system with ac mashine ...
volvo wagon6/17/2007
  Q: volvo fuel door stuck closed how to open without messing the door up.
  A: if you go to the trunk on the right side were gas door is look behind the trim in the trunk on ...
S80 A/C6/12/2007
  Q: A/C on my 99 S80 Turbo works for a few minutes, goes on and off every 3 or 4 seconds, then after ...
  A: first i need to know pressure readings from your ac system also your car has a diagnostic ...
BCM Volvo s805/25/2007
  Q: Roger, I need to have Body Control Module replaced which I hear is very expensive. Do you have any ...
  A: you are best of to replace it with new bcm used one works only for while because it is programmed ...
Misdiagnosis5/25/2007
  Q: Firstly, I wish to commend you for your volunteer work on this site. It is much appreciated. My ...
  A: first most cars if the check engine light is flashing the car misfires not running on all cylinder ...
Volvo Ignition Key Stuck5/11/2007
  Q: I have a 98 S70 sedan (non-turbo). The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition lock, even ...
  A: make sure you gearshift knob button is all the way out if is not use small screwdriver pray it than ...
99 V70 stalling5/3/2007
  Q: My 99 V70 has stalled 15 times in traffic in the past 30 days. One dealer replaced 2 wiring ...
  A: every Volvo dealer is different with service yes the Volvo engineer can come out if the dealer ...
99 V70 stalling5/1/2007
  Q: My 99 V70 has stalled 15 times in traffic in the past 30 days. One dealer replaced 2 wiring ...
  A: you can go to any Volvo dealer nationwide anytime just get you money back for those parts that ...
99 V70 stalling4/30/2007
  Q: My 99 V70 has stalled 15 times in traffic in the past 30 days. One dealer replaced 2 wiring ...
  A: im sure you will have some fault codes i don't thing your ECM is bad you can have also bad abs ...
2003 volvo lost keys4/29/2007
  Q: My daughter lost her keys yestrday. The ignition key is the one with the chip in it and she only ...
  A: so you lost the key i give you answer and what do you like me to tell you maybe i can go find the ...
99 V70 stalling4/29/2007
  Q: My 99 V70 has stalled 15 times in traffic in the past 30 days. One dealer replaced 2 wiring ...
  A: do this take loner car from de Volvo dealer let them figure out what is wrong they can call Volvo ...
2004 S60 Trunk Struts4/28/2007
  Q: Both of my trunk struts have broken and I need to replace. Are these easy enough to replace or do ...
  A: go to Volvo dealer buy Volvo trunk shock from dealer only they will ask if you have spoiler on ...
99 V70 stalling4/27/2007
  Q: My 99 V70 has stalled 15 times in traffic in the past 30 days. One dealer replaced 2 wiring ...
  A: it is how the mechanic and what Volvo dealer diagnose the problem until then you cant do anything ...
Sun roof4/27/2007
  Q: I have a 2001 S80 about a month ago I let the battery run down by accident so I jump started it ...
  A: try this lock the car with key open car with key turn key to position 2 move sun roof to tilt ...
99 V70 stalling4/26/2007
  Q: My 99 V70 has stalled 15 times in traffic in the past 30 days. One dealer replaced 2 wiring ...
  A: before i can tell you what problem you have i need fault codes it is possible that you bad throttle ...
Volvo S60 Shudder4/24/2007
  Q: I have a 2001 Volvo S60 2.0T Automatic with 75km. When driving,there is a slight miss/jerk as well ...
  A: THE VOLVO DEALER NEEDS TO ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM IF IS ALL THE TIME IT IS HARD TO SAY WHAT YOU ...
2000 Volvo V404/23/2007
  Q: I have a rear main seal leaking on my V40. Any idea of labor to get this fixed or should I cut my ...
  A: every car leaks from rear main seal soon or later that is normal it just wears out and also if you ...
2005 S40 (not turbo) engine problems4/23/2007
  Q: At 37,500 miles, after driving for one minute, the car will accelerate and stall. The dashboard ...
  A: there is something wrong if it keeps happening you have to take to Volvo dealer again check if you ...
volvo 98 s704/22/2007
  Q: 145,000k mi's-arrow light & check engine lites on-arrow flashing-manual says gear box problem-is it ...
  A: you can drive so long you don't feel any abnormal problems most likely you problem with transmission ...
2004 XC70 Light Bulb replacement4/20/2007
  Q: Since I purchased my new 2004-XC70 in 2003 the light bulbs need to be replaced constantly,eg ...
  A: you cant do anything about that that is normal bulbs burn out fast they on all the time and burn out ...
Volvo XC 70 Turn Signal4/20/2007
  Q: I just purchased a used 2001 Volvo V70 XC. The right turn signal doesn't work but the left side ...
  A: replace both front turn signal bulbs and sockets together if you get socket it comes with bulb . ...
1998 240 a/c4/18/2007
  Q: i noticed there is no electrical cooling fan in front of the radiator! is this normal for this model ...
  A: you don't need the cooling fan if is not there some 240 have electric cooling fan but is only to ...
2004 S60 2.5T Fuel pressure sensor4/15/2007
  Q: I have learned to live with what I refer to as "carpolepsy" but am afraid I need to replace it soon ...
  A: it is possible that you have bad fuel pressure sensor the part is expensive use only Volvo ...
02 Volvo S60 T5 Fuel Problems4/13/2007
  Q: I have three issues with my T5 that might be related. The first is that my check engine light is on ...
  A: the check engine light maybe you had gas cap loose there is no way telling for me without testing ...
1998 V70 AWD 4 dr station wagon4/12/2007
  Q: The trunk lid/tailgate will not open. I've tried using the key, remote, driver's side trunk release ...
  A: you need lock assembly so you will have to damage it to get open the lock comes with all parts ...
overheating4/10/2007
  Q: i owned a 1995 850 gt Volvo the car overheat while i was driving and after i stop and let it cool ...
  A: it looks you have bad thermostat but i would take it to volo repair shop to pressure check ...
timing belt11/24/2006
  Q: what is the cost for replacing timing belt at the 105,000 recomended change
  A: change timing belt and timing belt tenssioner inspect all pulleys if need replace it change it ...
volvo v70 "urgent service"11/23/2006
  Q: Can you please tell me what "urgent service needed" means? The owners manual says to take to an ...
  A: urgent service is you have problem with engine or transmission it can electrical or mechanical ...
s80 99" abs problem11/19/2006
  Q: 1. My check engine and ABS/STC lights are on so i went to 2 different dealers cause i dont have any ...
  A: you have more than one problem for abs yes maybe you have bad abs module that what controls your abs ...
Transmission Issue with 2001 V70 Cross Country11/15/2006
  Q: My 2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country (AWD) has an intermittent problem where the transmission feels like ...
  A: try this first to fix your problem go to Volvo dealer and perform transmission control module ...
Volvo S80 brake rotors11/11/2006
  Q: My wife owns a 2001 S80 which we've had since new. 82,000 miles. We live in Oklahoma and a large ...
  A: you cant turn /cut Volvo rotors because the have very tight spec range so they usually less for ...
Volvo S80 side mirror10/28/2006
  Q: I am an owner of Volvo S80 1998 2.9 Lt (non turbo). As you know, volvo is equipped with a switch ...
  A: you have 1998 s80???try this to rest them fold them both inside with little force without trying to ...
What to do to make my car run better in the snow10/25/2006
  Q: I have two Questions. 1) What can I do to help my car drive better in the snow. I down right sucks ...
  A: just use good oil not cheap oil use original oil filter due the oil chnages on time and that's it ...
1998 S70 loses of power10/21/2006
  Q: I am hoping you can help me solve a problem(s). The dealer has stated that they cannot reproduce ...
  A: i cant help you much but until the dealer or the mechanic duplicates the problem they cant do ...
2004 volvo S60 T5 - timing belt10/16/2006
  Q: I'm buying the car from a used car dealership that myself and my husband have been dealing with for ...
  A: you cant tell like this only the guy who installs the new valves can tell but you will be ok let ...
Volvo S80 Drive Shaft10/16/2006
  Q: I changed out the front wheel bearing as you described in a previous answer but in removing the ...
  A: you pull the drive shaft a part you can take the drive shaft to shop were the axle gets rebuild ...
2004 volvo S60 T5 - timing belt10/15/2006
  Q: I recently took this car out for a test drive and it broke down during the test drive. It only has ...
  A: so long they put you new cylinder head you will be ok the engine is not damaged just the valaves ...
Transmission10/11/2006
  Q: I have a 1998 Volvo S80 T6 with 168K miles and live in Winfield. The "Transmission Service Urgent" ...
  A: well the best way is to replace the trans if is bad inside the labor cost to rebuild by volvo dealer ...
2000 S80 T6 Popping Noise10/2/2006
  Q: Mileage is 95,000 approximately. When turning left going downhill, am experiencing a popping sound ...
  A: it hard to say what it is like this but you can have rear shocks,or stabilizer links ,or broken ...
1997 960 misfire9/26/2006
  Q: the car had 3 codes come up. 173 rich bank 1, 300 multi cyl misfire, and 302 #2 cyl misfire. check ...
  A: check the ground wire under the intake if the are loose or damaged also you may have bad ignition ...
broken 850R timing belt under 9000 miles9/25/2006
  Q: Good morning, My wife and I just inherited her late father's '96 850R (854T) sedan. It's a sweet ...
  A: timing belt was due to replace at 70k first time 2nd at 140k 3rd time at 210k so you were very ...
brake vibration9/21/2006
  Q: I have a 1998 S70 Vovlo (non-turbo). When the breaks get hot and then are used, there is a very ...
  A: only vibrates when you brake right ? than replace it with volvo pads and volvo rotors now you have ...
1995 Volvo 850 Cigarette Lighter9/16/2006
  Q: The cigarette lighter in my 1995 Volvo 850 blew the fuse. I replaced it, and the fuse blew ...
  A: do you have anything pluged in to the cigar lighter? or you maybe have something inside like coin ...
message center9/15/2006
  Q: how do you turn off the service reminder on a 2006 volvo S60. Thanking you in advance for your ...
  A: key off first. than turn key on to first position press trip reset button on istrument cluster ...
Which Volvo Do you Recommend?9/11/2006
  Q: I originally wanted to buy a BMW but I've heard it would be costly to get any maintenance done. Now ...
  A: for 15 k you can buy either r model or t5 from 2001-2003 you can get v70 or s60 5 cylinder turbo ...
2001 Volvo XC709/7/2006
  Q: I have a Cross Country with around 44K miles on it. Over the past month I noticed a change in the ...
  A: for the idle there is fix new software recall so it will be free just go volvo dealer tell them ...
Motor Oil9/6/2006
  Q: My father in law put some 10-50 motor oil in my 1985 volvo. I went and bought the same 10w-50 motor ...
  A: the oil is not the problem if you have white smoke than you burning coolant now you have to test ...
Key will not turn ignition9/2/2006
  Q: My key will not turn the ignition. I have a 2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country. I went to the gas station ...
  A: you will need neww ignitio lock you have to take it to volvo dealer only tow it the will order ...
Volvo 2001 S808/31/2006
  Q: I purchased a used 2001 S80 Volvo, the car stopped running suddenly. I've been told the timing belt ...
  A: yes if the timing belt brakes and imsure the car has over 100000 miles right timing belt is due at ...
reverse?8/28/2006
  Q: i got a 1996 volvo....the problem im having is that the car wont go on reverse when u put in on ...
  A: if it goes forward when you put in reverse and is not going in reverse when you put you have ...
Ignition key does not turn8/27/2006
  Q: My 2002 S60 did not start today. Everything seems to be OK. The steering wheel is not locked ...
  A: you have most likely bad ignition lock you will have tow the car to volvo dealer it will take 3-4 ...
Air mass meter8/26/2006
  Q: I have a 1994 Volvo 850 and have been in non-operative since 2002 due to my job overseas. Last ...
  A: i dont thing you need new mass air flow but it is posible you can unplug it when the car runs see ...
99 s80 2.9L - PCV Box and Code p04428/24/2006
  Q: I have gone through a lot with the car and am nearly at my wit's (and checking account's) end. After ...
  A: if you have foult code for evap system that you have to find the leak most the time there is hose ...
Radio Volvo8/22/2006
  Q: My Battery died on my car; after I got the new Battery my radio was not working and was asking for a ...
  A: leave key in ignition position 1 and radio on displaying off for 2-3 hours on after that it will ...
Should We Keep Our 2000 S70 GLT SE8/16/2006
  Q: Our 2000 S70 GLT SE has about 95k miles. In the last 6,000 mile we have replaced the alternator ...
  A: you did many repairs that are ormal for that mileage you dont have much to replace now with ...
'04 S60R Steering Noise8/15/2006
  Q: I just purchased a 2004 S60R with 75k miles. There is a humming noise when turning the steering ...
  A: maybe your power stering fluid is low or most the time the problem is tire are rubbing on wheel ...
Coolant Loss8/8/2006
  Q: 000 miles on it. I just purchased the car and I am having some problems with it already. The ...
  A: you have leak somewere do you use coolant or just watter ?you can have bad hadgasket if you dont ...
Oil coming out of dipstick8/8/2006
  Q: I have a 1994 850 SE 2.5 20v, in England. Oil is coming out of the dipstick, the car runs perfectly ...
  A: oil coming from dipstick how much and were on top of the dipstick or around the end were it goes to ...
1995 850 GLT8/7/2006
  Q: I replaced a indicator light on my moon roof and head light switch. Now all mt dashboardand ...
  A: well you can have bad headlight switch did you use volvo headlight switch the small screw is to turn ...
Rubbery odor8/7/2006
  Q: I picked up a used 1999 V70XC about two weeks ago with 82,000 miles. When I got the car the A/C was ...
  A: if it dont blow so cold anymore after you recharge the ac now what you smell it ac freon laking to ...
volvo8/6/2006
  Q: i am looking for a USED volvo for my 16 year daughter as a first car. a. what years should i stay ...
  A: best for you daughter will be s70, 1998 and up or s60 from 2001 and up very nice cars no problems ...
2000 Volvo S808/4/2006
  Q: My mechanic replaced the timing belt. All is ok, except he had to disconnect the battery. Now the ...
  A: timing belt and battery dosconected has nothing to do withn your ac controls not working you have ...
mpg7/28/2006
  Q: I've had my 1998 v70 for about two weeks now. The first week I used up the gas in the tank that the ...
  A: your fuel milege economy on v70 is normal ,you were readin the trip computer right for milege ...
2005 s40 i Volvo6/29/2006
  Q: I have heard some really awful things about the 05 s40i not the T5 - I have been looking to buy ...
  A: so far i know they dont have problems so long you take care of the car and were did you read it ...
air conditioning issue6/18/2006
  Q: I drive a 1998 V70 T5 with 224K miles. I love this car and try to take very good care of it. This ...
  A: if you not low on ac freon than you have to check sensor but first chekc outside temperature ...
Srs light6/15/2006
  Q: i have a 93 volvo 850glt my srs light recently turned on is there a way to clear it without going to ...
  A: you cant turn the light off if you have problem in srs it comes back until you fix it cant be ...
ETMs in 2002 Volvo S606/14/2006
  Q: I am currently interested in buying a 2002 Volvo S60. Yesterday, I test drove one and it stalled on ...
  A: no you cant use newer style etm on older models they are differnet about the lawsuit that is done ...
a/c compressor replacement6/12/2006
  Q: I have to replace the a/c compressor, dryer/filter and other a/c parts including the surpentine ...
  A: you can do it your self you will not damage anything when the system is empty it will not work ...
S60 Headlight Problems6/7/2006
  Q: I have a 2001 Volvo S60 with ~65K miles. The car used to be a service loaner for the dealership, ...
  A: when you replace bulbs in front replace them in pair in rear replace also in pair's like position ...
1998 Volvo S70 GLT Air Conditioning6/3/2006
  Q: The A/C in my Volvo is not blowing cold air although I had the system recharged a month or so ago. ...
  A: you can't look how many hours it will take everybody need's to make money and how fast they do it ...
1997 850 series radio5/30/2006
  Q: I just purchased a 1997 Volvo 850 series. I got a great deal and the only thing wrong is that the ...
  A: radio off you entered 3 times wrong radio code you have to leave the key in ignition one and ...
Volvo S60 Immobilizer Problem5/29/2006
  Q: I only have the one key on the key ring and the problem is with both of my Volvo car keys.I have a ...
  A: if you have problem all the time first step is to check if you have any foult codes and check wiring ...
Volvo S60 Immobilizer Problem5/28/2006
  Q: I have a Volvo S60, which is having intermittent problems with an 'Immobilzer' warning. The car ...
  A: WE DONT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH IMMOBLIZER FALING .SOMETIME THE KEY CANT BE READ BY MODULE AND MODULE ...
Volvo S80 1999 turbo oil leak5/26/2006
  Q: I have a 1999 s80 T6 and my mechanic tells me I have a small oil leak coming from the turbo. What ...
  A: it is not so expensive repair but you are loosing engine oil and the oil leak will get bigger your ...
Squeaky belt?5/26/2006
  Q: I'm hearing a shrill noise coming from area of altenator/fan hub on my 240 during acceleration only, ...
  A: if he installed belts wrong you would have some problem by know and it almost imposibble to ...
1995 Volvo 960 3.0 ltr. Radiator5/25/2006
  Q: I live in Poland and the mechanics here tell me that my leaking radiator cannot be repaired, only ...
  A: it is better you replace the radiator with new one but if you have place were the repair ...
brake problems on a 1994 850 volvo wagon5/22/2006
  Q: I have just purchased a used 1994 850 wagon with 130000 miles. There is something seriously wrong ...
  A: use original volvo parts when you do brakes .you have maybe bad calipers they heat up and freeze ...
Volvo trailer wiring5/18/2006
  Q: I have purchased a trailer hitch from draw tite which includes a wiring harness. The harness ...
  A: if is original volvo trailer harnes you can disconect it from the conector no cuting needed you ...
a/c5/18/2006
  Q: i recently filled my freon for my 1996 volvo 850 glt and i noticed that after about 15 mins or so of ...
  A: maybe the temp gauge sensor is on wrong spot were it gets to hot and engine thinks it is ...
Volvo S70 is it worth 6k5/17/2006
  Q: Aloha! I'm looking to buy a 1999 S70 automatic, 89k miles for 6k. Body looks okay, with a few ...
  A: timing belt is due at 105k ac clicking you are low on freon most the time to fix the ac leak is ...
volvo 850 turbo smoking5/15/2006
  Q: I have a 850 turbo '94. Its purchased 2nd hand so i am not sure what repairs were done on it. ...
  A: if you have blue dark smoke you are burnig oil from engine or turbo also if you have to much oil it ...
installing factory radio5/12/2006
  Q: I bought a 2003 V70 2.4 when I try to load a cd the radio has an CD error code, everything else ...
  A: you need software and most the time radio from differnet car will not work and each part in the car ...
Ignition Key Lock5/9/2006
  Q: Hey Buddy, I got a 98 V70. A few days ago, the ignition simply refuses to let the key in. I mean, ...
  A: you have maybe bad ignition lock you can try one more thing make sure the override button by ...
Volvo 850 turbo drain seals and transmission5/5/2006
  Q: I have a 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo with 110K on it. Just got a call from the dealer that the Turbo drain ...
  A: stay with volvo dealer for repairs .you cant do turbo drain tube seals yourself it's hard and you ...
94 850 Steering Gear (non turbo)5/3/2006
  Q: I'm replacing the steering gear on my 850 which requires loosening the subframe. My Haynes manual ...
  A: here it goes short help i hope it will help just lower the rear part of subframe by removing all ...
Cooling Fluid Indicator Light5/2/2006
  Q: I have Volvo 1999 C70 HT. The dashboard cooling fluid indicator light is ON although the fluid level ...
  A: you have bad level sensor in coolant reservoir they go bad if you from chicago i can install if for ...
Electrical Problem5/1/2006
  Q: My wife has a 2002 S60. The other day while driving home she got an electrical system issue message ...
  A: if it was by driving the battery is not supplying so much power little comes from batter when you ...
1996 Volvo 850 Brakes Fade5/1/2006
  Q: Our daughter drives our 1996 Volvo 850 four door. She complains that the brakes are "spongy" and ...
  A: what brake pads are you using volvo original ? it is hard to say what it's if i dont drive the car ...
head replacement4/30/2006
  Q: i am tring to set the cams in time but have a feeling that the marks on the cam sprokets are not ...
  A: yes but there is the volvo tool used on back of the camshafts that you have to use to line up the ...
rough idle '86 volvo 2404/24/2006
  Q: I happily own a 1986 volvo 240 dl wagon with 215k miles. The vehicle recently was repaired for a ...
  A: i dont thing fuel pressure reguletor go bad so fast but again what part did he use aftermarket than ...
Window switch4/23/2006
  Q: I will clarify. Can window switch be repaired, or must it be replaced? Thanks
  A: i still dont know what car you have but i will take gues it maybe s70 or v70 that you have ...
volvo s70 valves/pistons4/15/2006
  Q: I bought a 98 s70 2.4 turbo that the timing belt tensioner had broke, My plan was to replace the ...
  A: so long is not cracked it is ok to reuse i replace like that many times broken head's and i reused ...
V70 endless problems (OBD p410 now)4/15/2006
  Q: I have a '98 V70 that has become my worst nightmare. I bought it 2 years ago with 68K miles. It now ...
  A: were did you fix you car volvo delaer ?i dont thing you had problem with headgasket but anyway .with ...
Volvo 240 gl 19854/12/2006
  Q: recently and it is using way too much fuel. we only get 240 km to a full tank and it is costing us ...
  A: injectors never go bad you have problem if you say you have the arrow light on try to turn it off ...
2000 S80 front O2 sensor.3/26/2006
  Q: I've had my check engine light on for quite sometime now. I'm from Chicago as well. I took it to ...
  A: what foult code did you have ?is your s80 turbo? how many miles ? on some s 80 you have 4 o2 ...
O2 Sensor 1995 850GLT 130K miles3/21/2006
  Q: I was getting a foward O2 sensor slow to respond when I replaced it with a Bosch 15736 ...
  A: ok first look at vacum leak look around power stering pump the vacum elbow if you it have going to ...

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