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 |  | 1990 Volvo 240 wagon, standard transmissiom.
After a jump start, the idle is all messed up.
The engine revs up and down when trying to idle.
I have...
George
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04-07-2005 09:39 PM
George  | 0 | 10 |
| | | As I posted earlier, my 86 740 GLE, which I've owned since new, (350k miles)
was rear ended. From insurance standpoint, totaled. After much back...
Jim Corey
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04-07-2005 07:45 PM
Rob Guenther | 5 | 12 |
| | | Some nice person stole amongst other things my car key and fob, from my
locker.
Just been to Volvo and they are quoting £160+ for replacements.
Bit...
Macabre Tel Aviv
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04-07-2005 07:32 PM
Peter K L Milnes | 1 | 17 |
| | | George wrote:
As unlikely as it may seem, this may be the case. I'm certain that I've
seen a sedan model advertised with a choice of rear...
Bev A. Kupf
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04-07-2005 07:28 PM
Peter K L Milnes | 13 | 21 |
| | | Hey all,
Havin some fun with my buddy's 85 240, it sat in
a snow bank all winter due to unavailability of
some parts. It first cacked out in the...
disallow
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04-07-2005 06:06 PM
disallow | 4 | 11 |
| | | Advice please.
I have a '93' 940 2.0T estate 113k miles (no air bags fitted). I have just
become a proud granddad, before the birth I went with my...
robert
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04-07-2005 05:45 PM
~^ beancounter ~^ | 1 | 10 |
| | | With gas expected to break through $55US a barrel permanently and
possibly even $100US within the next few years, I'm seriously
considering flipping...
Byrocat
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04-07-2005 03:23 PM
Stephen Henning | 1 | 11 |
| | | Does anyone know, if cruise control on the model above has been
associated with frequent problems?
I'm really getting the impresion, that our...
Kytis
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04-07-2005 02:56 PM
Kytis | 5 | 17 |
| | | I have an 84 240 Wagon, blue interior. I need 1 manual window crank
(handle), and can't find one. The junkyards are empty. Is there an
aftermarket...
naverillsn001
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04-07-2005 12:15 PM
naverillsn001 | 0 | 15 |
| | | Hi,
I'm in need of replacing my shocks and struts on my 93 850. My
local Volvo mechanic does not recommend OEM replacements, which I
believe are...
jbcrow
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04-07-2005 02:34 AM
Spanky | 9 | 15 |
| | | George wrote:
Not seen a T5 with an LPG conversion but generally they are reliable and
well capable of huge mileages - some of the high mileage club...
Tim S Kemp
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04-06-2005 02:36 PM
StaffBull | 3 | 25 |
| | | Hi there, I am getting ready to do a timing belt change on my new (to me)
1997 965 with 148K Since I can not get any maintenance history, it...
Arnold
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04-06-2005 12:00 AM
Arnold | 0 | 17 |
| | | Well, here are the test results:
ASM 2525 @1777 RPM:
HC PPM (Limit 56) -- 6
CO Percentage (Limit 0.32) -- 0.00
NO PPM (Limit 421) -- 3
Curb Idle at...
Byrocat
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04-05-2005 04:37 PM
Rob Guenther | 2 | 13 |
| | | bizarre as it sounds, since cleaning my car interior last weekend the
remote locking has become temperamental. it still works ok, but i have
to be...
Ralph Shotter
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04-05-2005 05:07 AM
Ralph Shotter | 3 | 12 |
| | | Hi,
I am a first-time owner of a 1982 '240.
I have been a General Motors owner all of my life.
This '240 was given to me by a co-worker.
It has...
Dan
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04-05-2005 02:54 AM
James Sweet | 5 | 14 |
| | | I have a '93 850 GLT w/ 200k miles that was running great. Now it will
turn over but won't start. I replaced the spark plugs before this all
happened...
stevo
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04-05-2005 02:04 AM
Dober_99 | 6 | 26 |
| | | Hi,
I own a 2001 V70XC with the HU-803 head unit and I also have the integrated phone..
I read the article found here...
Mastiha
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04-05-2005 01:18 AM
Mastiha | 0 | 17 |
| | | My key won't turn in the ignition of my 2003 V70. Tried several
sets--same problem.
Called Volvo Roadside Assistance, told them that towing it will...
PJ
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04-04-2005 08:10 PM
Glenn Klein | 6 | 20 |
| | | I just purchased an after market 6-CD changer for my C70 and it has a
red wire (accessory) and a yellow wire (battery) attached to the cable
that I...
Thomas
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04-04-2005 06:04 PM
Thomas | 0 | 21 |
| | | Wifes 850tdi starts perfect cold,won`t start hot unless you let it
stand for about twenty minutes.Dealer suspects key,I suspect fuel
cutoff...
Mark McGrath
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04-04-2005 05:56 PM
Mark McGrath | 0 | 22 |
| | | i may be about to "pull the trigger" on a
2001 v70 2.4t...It semms in grate shape,
comes w/warr, <100k miles, no dings....
other than the vic...
~^ beancounter ~^
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04-04-2005 11:54 AM
Stephen Henning | 13 | 29 |
| | | Hi,
I'm an automobile mental midget. I have a '94 940 Station wagon, and
I've recently noticed that the fan is staying on after I shut off my
car. ...
larrylebron@gmail.com
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04-04-2005 11:06 AM
Mike F | 11 | 25 |
| | | I have an old hydronic heater I have just fixed. (Dead glow pin)
But wonder where to mount it in the engine compartment?
Have Volvo a certain place...
Ricky Behrendt
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04-03-2005 03:16 PM
Niels Bengaard | 1 | 15 |
 | | Been a loyal 240/740 owner for 10 years.
Time to move on, does the 850 wagon hold the same reputation for
reliability and modest repair costs?
I am...
Jeff Townsend
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04-02-2005 10:49 PM
James Sweet | 15 | 34 |
| | | vector...hell ya...the price is right....i'll bet
it moves...? right...?
Vector Newman
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04-02-2005 09:02 PM
~^ beancounter ~^ | 3 | 19 |
| | | Volvo S40 diesel 1999
Uw prijs ?
Tessenderlo
EDDY
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04-02-2005 01:41 PM
Martijn | 1 | 25 |
| | | Hi All,
Often my s70 has stiff power steering. I have noticed
there is a noise, coming from as best I can tell, the power
steering pump when I listen...
jr
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04-02-2005 04:49 AM
AND Books | 14 | 26 |
| | | Looking for information on how to fit a Eberspaecher 5 DWS
cabinheater in a 850 TDI.
Anyone who can help?
Best regards Per
Per Groth Ludvigsen
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04-01-2005 09:07 AM
Niels Bengaard | 5 | 23 |
| | | I own a volvo v40 1.9TD 1997 p-reg,my only problem is after about 10 mins
driving the oil warning lamp comes on.I have checked the level which...
sparkyman via CarKB.com
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04-01-2005 06:26 AM
Erik Lidén | 2 | 20 |
| | | Hi all,just recently purchased a Volvo 740 Estate,just recently
noticed that the gear shift lever appears to lift up and down and
seems to be very...
Allan
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04-01-2005 02:48 AM
James Sweet | 2 | 18 |
| | | Henry wrote:
For vehicles sold in the USA, recalls can be searched for at
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm
Bear...
Atif I. Chaudhry
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03-31-2005 06:45 PM
Jeff Lesperance | 3 | 18 |
| | | I've had my volvo v40 1997 p-reg just over a week and after about 10mins
driving the oil warning light comes on.The oil level is showing just...
sparkyman via CarKB.com
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03-31-2005 06:06 PM
sparkyman via CarKB.com | 0 | 17 |
| | | 2001 2.4 V70 estate - first the rear wiper refused to budge even though the
washer worked. Then the tailgate light began to stay on and the...
Ren@tionaliseBritishTele.com
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03-31-2005 05:05 PM
Ren@tionaliseBritishTele.com | 2 | 13 |
| | | I have twice filled my 2.4 V 70 and had 620 miles to a full, full, full
tank.
The tank holds 70 litres so an that count I get 62 miles to 7...
Andy Mann
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03-31-2005 01:50 PM
Tim \(remove obvious\) | 7 | 21 |
| | | 1986 volvo DL wagon, 4 cylinders --no idea what the engine size is.
Any suggestions on an inexpensive fix for this problem?
Larry Winkler
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03-31-2005 01:00 PM
Clay | 12 | 31 |
| | | Someone hit my parked 850 wagon and put a big dent in the tailgate.
The estimate to repair it is about $480 which is for removing trim,
pounding out...
Atif I. Chaudhry
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03-31-2005 08:21 AM
Mike F | 1 | 15 |
| | | When the ignition is switched on without starting the engine what lights on
the dash excluding handbrake should be lit
Andy Mann
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03-31-2005 08:03 AM
Tim.. | 3 | 15 |
| | | Hello to all!
Lately, the driver's door would not unlock using the remote (or the power
lock buttons). We've had to unlock it using the key. On...
Peete
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03-30-2005 07:33 PM
Peete | 3 | 17 |
| | | Here is the situation with my '96 850 wagon, 5sp:
Check Engine light came on.
Local Volvo mechanic said they read the code and the air pump has...
Atif I. Chaudhry
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03-30-2005 03:31 PM
Atif I. Chaudhry | 3 | 14 |
| | | I'm getting a few niggly faults - electrical of course. The Haynes books
only come up to 1999. I bought some of those CDs from E-bay which...
Ren@tionaliseBritishTele.com
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03-30-2005 03:21 PM
Ren@tionaliseBritishTele.com | 0 | 14 |
| | | Greetings all,
I have a 93 model 940GLE, automatic, 222,000km. Of late, the overdrive unit does not always re-engage after I have pressed the button...
Jeff Savage
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03-30-2005 10:19 AM
grtdane63 | 2 | 10 |
| | | Hi Everyone
Where would I find the part shown in the following photo:
www.shearer.ca/Images/v70bumper.jpg
Notice the one on the driver-side ......
Allan Shearer
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03-30-2005 08:49 AM
Mike F | 13 | 30 |
| | | I have this old girl 124K she has once again sailed thru her MOT (UK) I
asked the mechanic about the rattle when I power on. It sound extremely
noisy...
Trevor Colluney
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03-29-2005 10:11 PM
John Robertson | 3 | 18 |
| | | I have a '97 850 and am thinking about getting a "real" AM/FM/CD player
unit. Something from Crutchfield's or locally. Do these look bad
installed?...
juniper
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03-28-2005 10:38 PM
James Sweet | 14 | 25 |
| | | About a month ago, the driver side door of our '99 V70 wagon started making
a popping sound when opened, actually 2 pops when opened fully. It...
Brian Drake
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03-28-2005 07:41 PM
Brian Drake | 6 | 15 |
| | | no (AT) spam (DOT) net wrote:
I went to U-Haul and got a Class II hitch (300# tongue load and 3,500#
gross weight) with a 1.25" receiver. It is...
BobT
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03-28-2005 05:04 PM
BobT | 4 | 18 |
| | | The car has the base a/c unit, not the electronic. The complete switch
turns on the compressor and operates the recirculation. Any one have
one? I...
Ron
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03-28-2005 10:00 AM
ron.dame@att.net | 1 | 15 |
| | | I have bought a V70 Which was first registered in October 2001.
I have now been advised that based on the service book the car is a 2002
model, is...
Andy Mann
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03-28-2005 08:36 AM
Timo | 8 | 16 |
| | | YV1SW619212133222
The above is the VIN on my 2001 V70 2.4 Estate.
Two questions.
1.
What oxygen sensor does the car require
2
What is the exact...
Andy Mann
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03-28-2005 03:05 AM
Timo | 3 | 16 |
| | | Hi,
I'm having trouble opening the bonnet using the white plastic latch in
the driver's compartment. Does anyone know how to fix this or get...
han_chung@hotmail.com
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03-28-2005 12:18 AM
athol | 5 | 16 |
