With the a/c set on AUTO and OFF, the system won't turn off. How do I turn the A/C off? It just keeps switching on and off. Thanks,

GreenHornet

06-29-2005 07:49 PM
Glenn Klein

Hello, We shipped our 240 87 wagon over to France 5 years ago from LA. It has run very well! On Sunday afternoon I took it for a 10 minute journey....

bartj@free.fr

06-29-2005 08:50 AM
Mike F

Can I change the speedo cable without changing the housing? Pull the old cable out and snake a new one in? Good time to go after that odometer gear...

Clay

06-29-2005 08:40 AM
Mike F

I'm looking to put into my 2001 S80, a stero and new alarm system, amongst other things. Every shop I've talked to says they don't touch Volvos...

ziphem@hotmail.com

06-29-2005 12:31 AM
ziphem@hotmail.com

Wife came home last night from work, and she said. "I started smelling something burning just as I came up the hill," (We live on top of a steep...

Randy G.

06-28-2005 06:21 PM
Randy G.

well...i guess i have to "eat some crow" in front of the whols ng now..... i just wrote out my deposit check for another (my 2nd) s80... after...

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06-28-2005 02:15 PM
~^ beancounter ~^

Thank You, appriciate your help, it's fixed. Dale

Dale Peterson

06-28-2005 01:31 PM
Dale Peterson

I had a similar problem with an old Audi 5000... Apparently, there is a check valve in the system, but the only way I could fix that car was...

Perry Noid

06-28-2005 09:05 AM
Perry Noid

_____ Hello all, Replaced failed ZF steering rack in 1981 245 with used ZF rack from 1986 model. Splined shafts at bottom universal guarantee same...

jch

06-28-2005 08:46 AM
Mike F

I wanted to thank all the members that responded to my question. Toda I changed out the relay and the OD is working as good as new. The onl small...

wirry1423

06-27-2005 09:39 PM
User

My 86 760T wagon won't start but cranks fine. I tried a different powerstage, but there is still no power at the coil - not even the 12V I should...

g

06-27-2005 08:28 AM
Mike F

Apple Computer wrote: Why not just buy a new one? They're not that much money, any you find in a wrecking yard will probably break when you try to...

Mike F

06-27-2005 08:21 AM
Mike F

I have a 95 850 wagon with 6-spoke, 5-lug Cetus wheels - I am looking to replace one of them that got bent, but when I look online or elsewhere, the...

Thomas M. Keller

06-26-2005 04:57 PM
Thomas M. Keller

1-4-4 states " Load signal from fuel injection system absent. Did you check all codes available on 2 (fuel) and 6 (ignition)? Port 4 is not...

Stroller

06-26-2005 03:00 PM
James Sweet

My 1992-240 sedan has about 225K on it. Still runs great. Had radiator cleaned 3 years ago. Replaced thermostat a year ago. Have noticed that...

JB

06-26-2005 02:58 PM
James Sweet

Just for the record, it was the master cylinder that died. All is now good. Thanks for all the help, Richard Asbjørn wrote:

Richard Setford

06-26-2005 01:01 PM
Richard Setford

Hi all, If a mechanic "Certifies" a vehicle (a safety certificate) and the vehicle does not meet the safety requirements, are they liable...

blurp

06-26-2005 10:56 AM
TRONDATA

Just picked up a very nice 98 V70XC with a little over 100K from a local used Volvo dealer. Great car so far, but one troubling observation -...

Chris Bowne

06-26-2005 09:24 AM
Judy and Brad

I need a new air intake duct (going from the air mass sensor to the air intake) for my 89 740 GL. The end at the intake is about 3.5 inches ID,...

Geronimo

06-25-2005 12:04 PM
Michael Pardee

Is changing cam followers straight-forward, or are there any hidden nightmares to worry about?

Ben C via CarKB.com

06-25-2005 03:19 AM
Ben C via CarKB.com

"Apple Computer" <smulder (AT) anonymous (DOT) to> wrote You really should have the upholstery to hold things together. Go to a junkyard and see if...

James Sweet

06-24-2005 11:19 PM
James Sweet

I've got a guy who can locate cars for me and go to the auctions and such. I'd like to get a 240 Wagon, but I'm looking for modern conveniences...

Franz Bestuchev

06-24-2005 10:11 PM
James Sweet

Hi, I currently drive a 1987 Volvo 240 with 203,000kms. Reliable as all hell. I need to get a second car and have been tossing up between...

han_chung@hotmail.com

06-24-2005 05:52 PM
Rob Guenther

My daughter is going to be living in New York for the next twelve months. I am looking to buy two streaming web cams so we can see and talk at...

Andy Mann

06-24-2005 03:02 PM
Marvin

An idiot writes: While looking for various sensors in the engine of my Volvo 850 GLT tdi I have disconnected the wrong sensor and now the display...

mr_peter_stevenson@hotmail.com

06-24-2005 12:15 PM
mr_peter_stevenson@hotmail.com

"Gaz" wrote The "chip" in our keys is a rfid device. Similar to the little disposable gadgets that Wal Mart eventually plans to put into everything...

Joe Blizzard

06-24-2005 11:51 AM
Joe Blizzard

There are a few "WEIRD" bulbs that I get from the Delaer. These tend to be the "tiny" grain of wheat bulbs that go in switches and the like......

William Dewar

06-24-2005 11:32 AM
James Sweet

Apple Computer wrote: Just make sure you get the whole shaft (2 universal joints) that's inside the engine compartment, as that's longer on a car...

Mike F

06-24-2005 10:24 AM
Spooky Mulder

In article <2005062403253443658%smulder@anonymousto>, Apple Computer says... So I was back to square one.

Don B.

06-24-2005 09:06 AM
Don

"Apple Computer" <smulder (AT) anonymous (DOT) to> wrote Don't forget to check the hose, I had that split on my car.

guess_who@nospam.net

06-24-2005 02:37 AM
James Sweet

I have a Canadian 240 DL I want to sell for parts. Many new parts on it. Passes E-test. Windows all good, body fair. Interior good. West Toronto area.

Judy and Brad

06-24-2005 02:37 AM
James Sweet

Hi, I am interested in finding some decent Volvo service in the Toronto area. Volvo of Unionville has been terrible to say the least. Anybody have...

Steven

06-23-2005 11:57 PM
Steven

I am planning on a transmission service on my 81 245 (K-Jet, Auto Trans). Is there a drain plug in the torque converter or some other fairly...

Spooky Mulder

06-23-2005 08:34 PM
Michael Pardee

Hi, I would like to know what is the torque specification for spark plugs for a 2000 S70 non-turbo. Thank you, Dan

brenner77@hotmail.com

06-23-2005 08:54 AM
brenner77@hotmail.com

Posting this to eventually help someoene with the same or similar problem...The problem was described in two earlier posts: -850tdi - loss of power...

Drnya

06-23-2005 06:38 AM
Drnya

Does anyone know what would cause the sunroof on a 2001 V70XC to operate eratically? The switch doesn't seem to be the problem and a new power module...

Harold

06-22-2005 09:22 PM
Harold

Hello All I have a 1973 142. Runs great, drives pretty good around town but is terrible at speeds over 70mph. That is 4th gear, overdrive engaged...

Russ

06-22-2005 01:51 PM
Randy G.

I am going to moving to one of the more crime-ridden cities in less than a few months, and I'm starting to look at anti-theft devices. The three I...

ziphem@hotmail.com

06-22-2005 08:52 AM
Mike F

Just replaced the timing belt on the 960 (a 1993 with a late '92 set up, but updated with the rubber mounted exhaust pulley)... I evidently either...

Randy G.

06-21-2005 09:57 AM
Randy G.

I'm curious..... I notice some volvo's have the logo which includes the blue background to the volvo text while others lack the blue stripe. Is...

Justin

06-21-2005 08:25 AM
Mike F

Hi, Does anyone know whether the electrical socket (cigarette lighter) in the back of the V70 (2002) has a cut off to stop a piece of...

danriding@yahoo.co.uk

06-21-2005 07:49 AM
danriding@yahoo.co.uk

Well, this is a continuation of the post from yesterday, it wasn't a fuse problem or loss of power to ECU at all. It has the B230 (or 2330?)...

Geronimo

06-20-2005 10:41 PM
James Sweet

anyone on the board upgraded their factory sway bars w/the IPD bars on a 00 s80? if so, was their much of a difference?...thanx...

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06-20-2005 07:40 PM
~^ beancounter ~^

On a recent timing belt replacement (my second on this car as routine maintenance), as always I did an inspection of all the timing components. I had...

Randy G.

06-20-2005 04:17 PM
Randy G.

I am looking into buying a 1990 740 GLE wagon listed on Ebay. The dealership in NJ says it appears immaculately maintained, and the photos look good....

Geronimo

06-20-2005 01:37 PM
Peter \(Remove one i and theRemove\)

I'm trying to upgrade the stereo in a friend's '91 245. The stock (broken) unit is in the standard upper dash location, I removed the two screws...

James Sweet

06-20-2005 09:24 AM
Mike F

First my rear wiper won't work....now my horn doesn't work. It is on the same fuse as the front wipers and those work fine, so not the fuse. What...

Atif I. Chaudhry

06-20-2005 03:58 AM
Atif

I have a '90 240 wagon *with airbag*. I want to reset the service reminder light. I found this in a previosu posting: '90-on 240, '87 760, '87-'90...

George

06-19-2005 01:09 PM
Arnold

Yes I've seen the same. I can get an mid 90's 850 turbo wagon for the same as an early 90's 245... Crazy.. So does this make my 1973 142 an...

Russ

06-18-2005 11:55 PM
James Sweet

I have been pondering switching it over. It has 145K miles on it, and I bought it at 65K miles. Good car. I change the oil every 3 to 4...

Jeff Olsen

06-18-2005 11:53 PM
James Sweet