Just bought this '98 C70 turbo 5speed manual a few months ago. 70K miles. Car died last week -- tensioner failed w/o warning. Mechanic looking at...

iAmJanis@gmail.com

09-10-2006 11:35 PM
iAmJanis@gmail.com

I just purchased a 87 740 wagon, automatic shift. The button on the side of the shift lever does nothing. I get no shift and no indicator...

ATT

09-10-2006 09:29 PM
zencraps@comcast.net

Hi my SRS warning light stays on and the code is 2-1-2 meaning it is a break in the steering wheel airbag circuit. Removed the airbag and measured...

drjukebox@gmail.com

09-10-2006 08:25 PM
drjukebox@gmail.com

Ohdeargodpleasehelpme, I recently charged a relatively new battery, reinstalled it correctly, and now can't get the engine or starter to turn over. ...

Skonnie

09-10-2006 07:04 PM
Michael Pardee

Hello, Would anyone be able to give me some advice about my 1991 Volvo 945 GLE 16 Valve. I live in Germany and booked my car for a service at my...

pmcfadd

09-10-2006 12:23 PM
zencraps@comcast.net

Does anyone know what the furthest distance is for the keyless remote to lock/unlock the car doors? I have a 2000 S70, and my keyless remote works...

Jason

09-10-2006 08:31 AM
Jabber

Hi, My power steering failed on me completely yesterday and I was wondering what the possible causes of this were? I had my fan belts changed last...

khamalot@gmail.com

09-08-2006 10:26 PM
khamalot@gmail.com

I'm at a loss what to do. I've got a 92 Volvo 740 wagon. My repairman (not a Volvo man) replaced the fuel pump 5 weeks ago. Two days later, the car...

piergud@gmail.com

09-08-2006 06:21 PM
zencraps@comcast.net

I have a 1995 850 turbo wagon which runs great but the check engine light has been constantly on for about 3 months and I'm only getting about 17 mpg...

stevek

09-08-2006 02:55 PM
Per Groth Ludvigsen

i have a 2006 v70 wagon with a MANUAL transmission and am looking to replace the transmission fluid. i called the dealer and they want $25 a quart...

ksampson3@excite.com

09-08-2006 02:24 PM
James Sweet

Hi everyone after fixing the fuel pump relay and the water pump gasket. the volvo started right up and we drove across town and back all is well......

snpboy

09-08-2006 09:48 AM
~^ beancounter ~^

Since my 940 turbo wagon still will not start i tried banging on the fuel under the seat and it still is dead. how does one determain if the front or...

snpboy

09-07-2006 08:39 PM
zencraps@comcast.net

Has anyone tried this stuff. I want to change my tan interior to black. I got this spray on dye from a leather shop. I was wondering if this stuff...

austjeremy@hotmail.com

09-07-2006 06:16 PM
mjc

I am installing an amp in a '98 S70 using the stock head unit and speakers for the moment. I ran speaker wire from the amp to the existing wires...

jmccraney@gmail.com

09-07-2006 02:48 PM
jmccraney@gmail.com

http://www.swedishautofactory.com/v_experts_viewthread.asp?id=1309 Swedish Auto Factory Discussion Forum, Topic engine swap Kevin (10/18/2004...

Bret Ludwig

09-07-2006 02:37 AM
James Sweet

After travelling on the freeway at highway speed`, then returning to city traffic/speed, my car shift very rogh. It BANGS into gear. This is a 960...

mlywly@gmail.com

09-06-2006 10:23 PM
James Sweet

I`m thinking over buying a 2,5 diesel (TDI) Volvo 850. I found a beautyfull one, fully equiped, T5-R style. Evrything looks fine except total millage...

kalinka

09-06-2006 09:12 PM
Peter K L Milnes

Frustrating little problem -- I push the remote's button to unlock the doors and the lock arms pop up. HOWEVER <:-( this is when the problem...

byrocat

09-06-2006 03:28 PM
byrocat

Did some searching on this group, and looks like this isn't an unknown problem. A couple weeks ago the tensioner bearings seized on my 99 V70,...

turtledad@gmail.com

09-06-2006 02:47 PM
Per Groth Ludvigsen

hello! i'm looking for help on repairing the wiper of a 262 volvo. i suppose the system isn't unique to the model and i hope at least someone...

Ingars

09-06-2006 05:07 AM
mjc

The driver side rear door won't unlock with the remote (though it will manually) and can't be opened from the outside even if unlocked. Any ideas...

Bill from www.rlstate.com

09-05-2006 10:27 PM
Bill from www.rlstate.com

It does sound like the motor's running, but no detectable movement. How does this come apart? I suspect a mechanical problem, but from what I hear...

Bill from www.rlstate.com

09-05-2006 10:24 PM
Bill from www.rlstate.com

Just fitted a full replacement exhaust to my 740 2l estate. Dead easy job, took an easy evening and most of that was getting the $*&£# downpipe to...

dingbat@codesmiths.com

09-05-2006 08:20 PM
Jamie

Fellow Volvo Fanatics Does anyone know what I would need to do to fit my 740 estate with self levelling suspension? Several years ago I had a 1989...

Steve Shuttleworth

09-05-2006 07:38 PM
dingbat@codesmiths.com

I have a 1999 S80 T6 w 150K miles. Over the past few days part of the LED display started disappearing: First the F (in degree units) went to a...

line123

09-05-2006 09:55 AM
line123

Hello: I've tried the stuff I could find on the web, now I'm a bit stumped. I have a 1992 Volvo 240, 151,000 miles. Automatic. One day, I'm going...

mkivela@snet.net

09-05-2006 09:02 AM
Mike F

Our 96 850 driver's seat belt is stuck, won't move tighter or looser. Fortunately it is in a position that both my wife and I can use for driving but...

Marty

09-05-2006 08:35 AM
Mike F

What would be the correct idle speed in a 2004 xc70? (34,000 miles) Mine seems a little rough at 750rpm, while at standstill. No problem with...

chefmcc@frontiernet.net

09-05-2006 08:33 AM
Mike F

I have an 850GLT 1995, 160K miles, bought it at 0 miles. Just had a brake job done and it squeels louder than ever...dont tell me its soft brake...

LugLz

09-05-2006 01:16 AM
LugLz

I have been trying to figure out why the A/C doesn't work properly on our newly acquired 240. So far I have determined with a pressure gauge that...

John Horner

09-04-2006 09:38 PM
fastblue

can you try to get it out with a magnet or one of those magnets on a telescopic stick?

09-04-2006 08:24 PM

I'm a total novice. Am I getting over my head with this car? Does the rust look like something not wort dealing with? Jeff

Jeff Bennett

09-04-2006 08:02 PM
jmcgill

Hi all, On my way home from shopping today, I noticed my S60 was very sluggish when accelerating. It felt like it lost half it's torque when...

Mark Kingston

09-04-2006 03:57 PM
Allen

How do you cope with the VERY SLOW Low-High-Low bi-Xenon headlight action when night lane changing and passing? S.Rabin

Sheldon Rabin

09-04-2006 06:52 AM
Onne

Hi Can the dealer installed Bluetooth and I-Pod cable work together? or is it one or the other. Thanks Onne

Onne

09-04-2006 06:04 AM
Onne

I am selling all the manals I have: http://collectorscarauction.com/index.php?search=volvo

Kaqoo

09-04-2006 04:11 AM
Kaqoo

Would anyone have for sale, a workshop manual for Volvo 16 valve 940GLE sedan. Thanks Colin

Robert or Colin

09-03-2006 08:45 PM
Peter K L Milnes

Help! I have a 940 with an electronic(?) speedometer which is spasmodic. Sometimes it will only go to 78kmph. other times it works, sometimes...

Robert or Colin

09-03-2006 08:40 PM
Peter K L Milnes

My 1988 740 will occasionally lock all the doors when you just pull slightly on the drivers side ouside door handle. This is a bit of a problem when...

Sailor

09-02-2006 08:35 PM
Peter K L Milnes

On Friday I replaced the door handle mechanism because I couldnot open the door from the outside. I found that a plastic piece was broken. ...

Dan Foust

09-02-2006 08:15 PM
Dan Foust

Hey Guys - I feel like Im cursed with this car. I went to the salvage yard today and got 2 of just about everything. I figure if I dont use it now I...

Glenn and Janice

09-02-2006 06:17 PM
Glenn and Janice

Hi. I am looking for some opinions on the car in the topic. I found one today while browsing for used cars, private sale. It has 210,000 kms and...

Sharky

09-02-2006 05:18 PM
Sharky

I need some parts for a Volvo I just bought if anyone can help. Drive side marker light seats or seat covers radio tail light circute board If...

tln708726

09-02-2006 11:23 AM
tln708726

I have a 740 turbo with an electric overdrive and it lurches under load in much the way a car does when someone is learning to drive with a manual...

Ray Varella

09-02-2006 11:16 AM
Duane

Hi I have a 1994 850 volvo automatic wagon and the up arrow came on today. I do not own a Haynes manual. I have read some responses regarding the...

claire

09-02-2006 10:43 AM
~^ beancounter ~^

Okay Volvo geniuses, here's a weird one for you. My 86 240 DL (119K) miles is finally treating me right after replacing the engine harness, cold...

rogadelic@gmail.com

09-01-2006 06:51 PM
rogadelic@gmail.com

In my V-70 T5, when I press the lock button on the keyfob, the door doesn't stay locked. The driver door lock keeps popping back up. sometimes the...

Stumpy

09-01-2006 10:30 AM
Mike F

Apparently one of the most common service calls Volvo dealers get is the "Fuel Filler Cap Loose-Open" message, with the yellow triangle light. ...

Mike

09-01-2006 10:30 AM
Mike F

I posted this on the brickboard and figured this may be a good place too.--A few days ago I bought a 67 122 wagon. Except for some pan rust, the body...

stevek

09-01-2006 12:34 AM
User

Thanks for your help--I'll keep my eyes open for a dealer service manual. First thing I need to do is get some tires and take care of the brakes that...

stevek

09-01-2006 12:02 AM
stevek