Just curious if anyone here has had an issue with Volvo concerning warranty coveraage on a wildshield which had cracked for no apparent reason? This...

tagS60

11-24-2005 02:35 PM
Michael Pardee

All, I did a Google on this and came up with a few comments but I thought I would put it to the group to get your opinion. I have a 1999 S70 with an...

Jabber

11-24-2005 09:35 AM
Jabber

Just curious if anyone here has had an issue with Volvo concerning warranty coverage on a windshield which had cracked for no apparent reason? This...

tagS60

11-24-2005 09:13 AM
tagS60

Hey guys, Ive tried everything with this one, but still no joy. I have a 1999 V40 XS, and I have a problem with the lights. When the lights are on...

lee.jones@comtech55.freeserve.co.uk

11-23-2005 11:29 AM
Bonnet Lock

Hey guys, Ive tried everything with this one, but still no joy. I have a 1999 V40 XS, and I have a problem with the lights. When the lights are on...

lee.jones@comtech55.freeserve.co.uk

11-23-2005 09:52 AM
lee.jones@comtech55.freeserve.co.uk

Frequency: sporadic, more likely in cold conditions Makes rubbing noise when turning full left and occasionally full right, more so at low...

Mike Brophy

11-23-2005 03:54 AM
Bonnet Lock

Has anyone ever put a powerchip in a T5 Volvo 2.5T XC90? If so, I'd like to hear if you think it is worth the cost. Cheers, Mark

Mark Rayner

11-23-2005 02:20 AM
Mark Rayner

The spare on my '98 Saab shreded on the way to the garage. What a mess. T115/70R15 The Saab dealer says that they only sell the tire and wheel as...

Anonymous

11-22-2005 09:53 PM
James Sweet

Hey all, 210k miles. Overdrive is working less and less. I already gutted the relay. Overdrive is hardwired to a heavy duty switch I pulled from...

rektide

11-22-2005 09:50 PM
James Sweet

Hi, My 1986 245 (4-speed manual with electrical overdrive) has started to make an odd noise when I start from a stop. It's a sort of...

pravinkpant@gmail.com

11-22-2005 09:44 PM
James Sweet

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Need 740 B230F engine parts Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:18:02 -0500 From: dan <danhar (AT) hotmail...

daniel

11-22-2005 09:32 PM
daniel

Question: Backed my 98 V70 AWD into a sidewalk and got an unifixable rear flat tire. My mechanic, generally pretty reliable, said it was essential I...

al south

11-22-2005 07:15 PM
Gary Heston

Today I was driving rapidly in very heavy rain. Every now and again this very troubling sound would come from over my left ear (US car) I figured...

Steve

11-22-2005 07:06 PM
Peter K L Milnes

I just received this news release from teh California Air Resources Board: ------------------------------------------------ Air Resources Board...

Randy G.

11-22-2005 04:51 PM
Randy G.

The cold weather is setting in with a vengeance now and I would very much like it if I could get my heated seats to work (haven't worked for years...

Steve Shuttleworth

11-22-2005 04:31 PM
Anders Wiklund

car jerking when driving but ok when ecelerating.tic over eratic in iddle

RABMAC440

11-22-2005 03:06 PM
RABMAC440

I'm relatively new to Volvos, bought a 240DL last year and have grown to appreciate it's qualities. Now we're thinking of downsizing our camping rig,...

B A R

11-22-2005 11:52 AM
~^ beancounter ~^

I live one hour north of Toronto, Ontario in Canada. My wife and I have a 99 V70. The ETS (Electronic Throttle Control System) light comes on...

Don Johnston

11-22-2005 07:36 AM
Mike F

I have a 1998 S70 T5, and often after I start the car, or when I'm idling at a light, I can hear some sort of motor or fan start up. It spins...

M

11-22-2005 07:35 AM
Mike F

Henry wrote: Did Volvo release any new models this year? That article mentions the top 5 cars, and says they're typically only tested if they've...

James Sweet

11-21-2005 10:52 PM
James Sweet

if there's anyone out there who can help me get ahold of some detailed instructions about changing out the knock sensor to a 1994 860 turbo I could...

disciple

11-21-2005 09:53 PM
disciple

Can any one enlighten me as to how you check or do this precedure as im a bit in the dark. I assume its some sort of technique in turning the...

xntrick

11-21-2005 06:56 PM
User

hi want to carry out the mod on a volvo 850, using a realy from an audi, but had a look in a junk yard, but cannot find one on any audi's, was told...

andy_mactavish999@hotmail.com

11-21-2005 03:37 PM
Anders Wiklund

Hi, Need help, Have 1994 turbo volvo wagon with the above described problems. Does anyone know or can guess what the issues might be? Thanks

fadaka

11-21-2005 01:07 PM
Java Man

I need some timing belt- associated parts for a 89 Volvo 740 GL. It has the non-turbo B230F engine. The most urgent thing is a new crankshaft...

Geronimo

11-21-2005 11:18 AM
dan

Hi, Need help, Have 1994 turbo volvo wagon with the above described problems. Does anyone know or can guess what the issues might be? Thanks

fadaka

11-21-2005 10:19 AM
Crazy Dog

Hi, Need help, Have 1994 turbo volvo wagon with the above described problems. Does anyone know or can guess what the issues might be? Thanks

fadaka

11-21-2005 10:05 AM
fadaka

Hi all, About a month ago I had the evaporator replaced in my '96 850 (non climate control), by a Volvo dealer (ouch!) in Sydney Australia. It was...

Baz

11-20-2005 04:41 PM
Baz

Hi. The headlights on my 480 work but are stuck down, any possible solutions greatfully accepted ?!!! cheers

Blackrat999

11-20-2005 11:25 AM
Blackrat999

Make sure you limit the movement of the brake pedal with a block of wood or anything that will limit to its normal travel length .Other wise you...

John Robertson

11-20-2005 05:12 AM
John Robertson

What's the method for changing the tailgate gas struts? I've looked but can't see the obvious way of doing this and with the cold weather am...

David Taylor

11-19-2005 11:01 AM
David Taylor

1. Is there a single lead to instrument panel for overdrive light? Since I installed a tach the "5" light no longer comes on. 2. Where is the...

e

11-19-2005 09:08 AM
Duane

Just got around to replacing the wiper relay with a VW/Audi part that converts it to a programmable intermittent with no modification aside from...

Java Man

11-19-2005 07:52 AM
Doug Warner

Hay glad I found this group! I've owned a 940 Turbo for a couple of years and it has been a great car. However yesterday it over heated. Had added...

AlexL

11-19-2005 01:39 AM
Randy G.

I have my '95 940 w/165K miles in a friend's shop. He is trying to figure out a problem with fuel indication. I recently had the fuel qty. sending...

Aleric

11-18-2005 08:20 PM
Robert Polk

I have a 1989 760 Turbo that the door locks ceased to turn. A few months ago the driver side lock wouldn't open, simply won't turn, as if I were...

Norbert

11-18-2005 07:14 PM
Johan Plane

I own a volvo 440 turbo (1988). Earlier this afternoon the speedo stopped showing the speed that the vehicle was travelling at. Would anyone be able...

Terry Birch

11-18-2005 01:40 PM
Richard Carter

I have a 2000 Volvo S40 (1.9) with 150,000 miles on it. For the last couple of months it has had a bit of a problem starting when cold (engine...

Steve Bernth

11-18-2005 12:08 PM
Steve Bernth

For years I've had these 400 watt hose heaters in my 240s which really help starting in sub-zero temps. Is there any problem either installing or...

Jay Epstein

11-18-2005 11:34 AM
Jay Epstein

We have a 1998 V70 with a fuel pump fuse problem. Earlier this year, the car developed a problem where it would occasionally blow out the fuel pump...

k.lzuhl@gmail.com

11-18-2005 11:19 AM
Randy G.

Can some one please tell me is it possible to fit the springs of a wagon into a sedan in an effort to tighten up the rear end on my 1990 turbo...

John Robertson

11-18-2005 03:44 AM
John Robertosn

Speak to the service managers boss go to the top not the idiot that he employs and is costing him good...

Stephen Henning

11-18-2005 03:40 AM
John Robertosn

I seem to neeed new front pads. Is there any thing unusual about a 94 940 turbo wagons front brakes or is it a straightfoward 2 bolts pop the...

Steve

11-18-2005 03:38 AM
John Robertosn

Qustion for those who are members including me ...i cant get into the questions page as it wants the code which is in page 3 of the quarterly mag...

xntrick

11-17-2005 11:50 PM
xntrick

Wondering what is different in the 2002 S80 ETM versus the '99-'01 model. The just announced extended warranty does not cover the '02. TIA

hkp7

11-17-2005 09:44 PM
Glenn Klein

My wife's VW Passat 100,000 extended warranty just expired. This car has needed a lot of repairs, and is not affordable without the warranty. ...

Pat Quadlander

11-17-2005 07:51 PM
Ernest Scribbler

Am I correct in thinking that if the switches illuminate then it's the elements which are at fault, rather then the relay? Si - Hoping I'm wrong!

Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot

11-17-2005 12:08 PM
Mungo \two sheds\ Toadfoot

Only starts up then cuts out. If you release the fuel line(add air??) it starts up and runs at 3500rpm.

volvoforlife

11-17-2005 11:58 AM
volvoforlife

OK, I am lazy I admit it. I brought the 94 940 turbo into the garage for an oil change and looked under it. Looks like a typical car, however right...

Steve

11-17-2005 10:13 AM
Mike F

My wife has accidentally put diesel in the petrol tank of the Volvo (1985 760 T ) She worked it out when she went to pay and did not start the...

newsman

11-17-2005 07:50 AM
Maarten De Munck