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| Gear Selector switch | 6/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| 2001 Volvo XC70 - Electrical Issue | 6/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| Transmission service | 6/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| Climate control head | 6/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| 1998 Volvo V70 GLT | 9/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| OBD II not ready - failing Mass Inspection | 9/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| everything is going wrong on my 850 | 9/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| etclight | 8/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Buy s80 T6 or s80 2.5T | 8/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| 2001 V70 T5 Concerns | 8/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| Volvo v70 2000 | 7/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| water from airconditioner | 7/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| 850 volvo transmission | 6/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Volvo s60's Headlights | 6/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| Timing belt | 6/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| Replaced Deplored Airbags & Sensor | 6/3/2008 |
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, ...
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| flashing transmission arrow on dashboard | 5/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| Turbos | 4/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| lights intermitant flashing on dashboard | 4/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| smog certification | 2/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S80 T6 "On Call Plus Deactivated" Indicator | 2/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| 2004 V70 wagon | 2/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| 1998 S70 trunk latch | 1/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| V70 transmission | 12/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| regular gas | 12/3/2007 |
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 ...
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| Mounting a used HU 803 in a V70 '02 | 11/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| S80 Sun roof | 11/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1997 Volvo 850 non turbo | 11/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| car smokes | 11/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1996 Volvo 960 | 11/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2002 XC70 Shifts Hard | 11/5/2007 |
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 ...
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| '04-'05 V70R Vs. '05-'06 S60R reliability | 11/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| Purchase Recommendation based Upon Maintenance and Reliability Insights | 10/31/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2001 volvo s60 | 10/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo 99 s80 | 10/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| Hazard light on the dashboard | 9/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| bad smell from aircon | 9/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| S80 ABS troubles | 9/19/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2000 V70 Dealer blew ECM | 9/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| Vibrating 03 Volvo V70 T5 | 9/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1989 240 GL 158,000 | 9/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo 960 over heat problem | 9/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| v70 2001 intermitting oil presure | 9/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| Manuf backed extended warranty | 9/2/2007 |
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 ...
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| gas tank pressure | 9/1/2007 |
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 ...
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| '97 960 overheating under load | 8/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| 93 Volvo 850 | 8/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1999 volvo abs brakes | 8/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo 98' S70 Strut Mounts | 7/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| passenger door open warning light on | 7/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S80 | 7/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo XC70 Drivers Side Flooded | 7/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2000 Volvo V70 XC | 7/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| 03 S60 AC recharge | 7/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| volvo wagon | 6/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| S80 A/C | 6/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| BCM Volvo s80 | 5/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| Misdiagnosis | 5/25/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo Ignition Key Stuck | 5/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| 99 V70 stalling | 5/3/2007 |
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 ...
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| 99 V70 stalling | 5/1/2007 |
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 ...
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| 99 V70 stalling | 4/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2003 volvo lost keys | 4/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| 99 V70 stalling | 4/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2004 S60 Trunk Struts | 4/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| 99 V70 stalling | 4/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| Sun roof | 4/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| 99 V70 stalling | 4/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S60 Shudder | 4/24/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2000 Volvo V40 | 4/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2005 S40 (not turbo) engine problems | 4/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| volvo 98 s70 | 4/22/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2004 XC70 Light Bulb replacement | 4/20/2007 |
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 ...
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| Volvo XC 70 Turn Signal | 4/20/2007 |
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 . ...
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| 1998 240 a/c | 4/18/2007 |
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 ...
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| 2004 S60 2.5T Fuel pressure sensor | 4/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| 02 Volvo S60 T5 Fuel Problems | 4/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| 1998 V70 AWD 4 dr station wagon | 4/12/2007 |
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 ...
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| overheating | 4/10/2007 |
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 ...
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| timing belt | 11/24/2006 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| s80 99" abs problem | 11/19/2006 |
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 ...
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| Transmission Issue with 2001 V70 Cross Country | 11/15/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S80 brake rotors | 11/11/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S80 side mirror | 10/28/2006 |
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 ...
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| What to do to make my car run better in the snow | 10/25/2006 |
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 ...
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| 1998 S70 loses of power | 10/21/2006 |
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 ...
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| 2004 volvo S60 T5 - timing belt | 10/16/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S80 Drive Shaft | 10/16/2006 |
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 ...
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| 2004 volvo S60 T5 - timing belt | 10/15/2006 |
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 ...
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| Transmission | 10/11/2006 |
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 ...
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| 2000 S80 T6 Popping Noise | 10/2/2006 |
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 ...
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| 1997 960 misfire | 9/26/2006 |
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 ...
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| broken 850R timing belt under 9000 miles | 9/25/2006 |
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 ...
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| brake vibration | 9/21/2006 |
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 ...
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| 1995 Volvo 850 Cigarette Lighter | 9/16/2006 |
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 ...
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| message center | 9/15/2006 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 2001 Volvo XC70 | 9/7/2006 |
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 ...
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| Motor Oil | 9/6/2006 |
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 ...
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| Key will not turn ignition | 9/2/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo 2001 S80 | 8/31/2006 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Ignition key does not turn | 8/27/2006 |
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 ...
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| Air mass meter | 8/26/2006 |
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 ...
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| 99 s80 2.9L - PCV Box and Code p0442 | 8/24/2006 |
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 ...
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| Radio Volvo | 8/22/2006 |
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 ...
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| Should We Keep Our 2000 S70 GLT SE | 8/16/2006 |
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 ...
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| '04 S60R Steering Noise | 8/15/2006 |
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 ...
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| Coolant Loss | 8/8/2006 |
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 ...
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| Oil coming out of dipstick | 8/8/2006 |
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 ...
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| 1995 850 GLT | 8/7/2006 |
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 ...
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| Rubbery odor | 8/7/2006 |
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 ...
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| volvo | 8/6/2006 |
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 ...
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| 2000 Volvo S80 | 8/4/2006 |
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 ...
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| mpg | 7/28/2006 |
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 ...
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| 2005 s40 i Volvo | 6/29/2006 |
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 ...
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| air conditioning issue | 6/18/2006 |
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 ...
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| Srs light | 6/15/2006 |
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 ...
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| ETMs in 2002 Volvo S60 | 6/14/2006 |
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 ...
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| a/c compressor replacement | 6/12/2006 |
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 ...
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| S60 Headlight Problems | 6/7/2006 |
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 ...
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| 1998 Volvo S70 GLT Air Conditioning | 6/3/2006 |
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 ...
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| 1997 850 series radio | 5/30/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S60 Immobilizer Problem | 5/29/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S60 Immobilizer Problem | 5/28/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S80 1999 turbo oil leak | 5/26/2006 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 1995 Volvo 960 3.0 ltr. Radiator | 5/25/2006 |
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 ...
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| brake problems on a 1994 850 volvo wagon | 5/22/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo trailer wiring | 5/18/2006 |
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 ...
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| a/c | 5/18/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo S70 is it worth 6k | 5/17/2006 |
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 ...
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| volvo 850 turbo smoking | 5/15/2006 |
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 ...
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| installing factory radio | 5/12/2006 |
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 ...
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| Ignition Key Lock | 5/9/2006 |
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 ...
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| Volvo 850 turbo drain seals and transmission | 5/5/2006 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Cooling Fluid Indicator Light | 5/2/2006 |
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 ...
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| Electrical Problem | 5/1/2006 |
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 ...
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| 1996 Volvo 850 Brakes Fade | 5/1/2006 |
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 ...
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| head replacement | 4/30/2006 |
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 ...
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| rough idle '86 volvo 240 | 4/24/2006 |
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 ...
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| Window switch | 4/23/2006 |
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 ...
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| volvo s70 valves/pistons | 4/15/2006 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Volvo 240 gl 1985 | 4/12/2006 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| O2 Sensor 1995 850GLT 130K miles | 3/21/2006 |
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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