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| 940idle too slow | 11 Jun 2004 15:57 GMT | 1 |
Does anyone know how i can adjust a 1994 940gl idle speed. I have set everything to spec, including the base idle and microswitch, and the throttle body and idle stepper motor have been cleaned, but it still idles too slow. THe motor still drives ok and doesnt lack power or blow ...
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| Fan belts 95 940 | 11 Jun 2004 14:05 GMT | 3 |
Can someone please tell me how the 3 fans belts are configured on a 1995 940 turbo? The belts currently on the car are as follows - the first belt (closest to the engine) runs the water pump and the power steering. The second belt (middle) just the alternator and the third
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| Voltage surging on 89 740 GL! | 11 Jun 2004 13:52 GMT | 1 |
The voltage is surging very badly when the car is first started and for the first few minutes you drive it. Does not affect engine, except you hear the cooling fan and AC fans surging up and down---but engine RPM is not affected noticeably. After a few minutes of driving, the ...
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| 240dl: where should the temperature arrow be pointing at? | 11 Jun 2004 12:41 GMT | 1 |
I recently took my car ('89 volvo 240DL) so they'd fix a problem with the engine block and they also changed the dashboard because the temp. gauge wasn't working. Now, the temperature arrow is pointing close to the orange section (over the halfway mark). With my old dash, the
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| High mileage badge on the way | 11 Jun 2004 00:46 GMT | 14 |
Just phoned Volvo Cars of NA @ 800 458 1552. Gave them my VIN, mileage and mailing address so they could send me my 200k mileage badge. I'll be mounting it when it arrives in eight weeks.
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| Help tracing wires please (89 245) | 10 Jun 2004 23:58 GMT | 2 |
According to my wiring diagram , the yellow wire coming off terminal 49a of the turn signal flasher unit splices into 3 other yellow wires, one heading to the steering column directional switch, and the other two heading to the front and rear seat belt reminder lights. The seat
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| A story of one death. | 10 Jun 2004 18:23 GMT | 9 |
I live in a small Ukrainian town. My husband-Armenian had leaved me when I already was pregnant. I am a yard man. My salary is about $50 per month. My daughter grew up as a very nice girl in spite of our destitution. When she was sixteen my daughter went on the lake near
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| Clunking sound from stering column on my '95 940? | 10 Jun 2004 18:06 GMT | 2 |
I'm getting a clunking sound from my steering wheel on my 1995 940 but I can't see anything wrong with it. it happens when I turn regardless of the direction. I haven't gotten into the dash
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| Engine oil question for Volvo 850 (1994) | 10 Jun 2004 18:01 GMT | 4 |
Hi, my friend has a Volvo 850 (1994) and when we were driving for a vacation the other day, he suddenly found out that his engine oil level was low (the warning indicator was lit) so we pulled over at a gas station. We then checked with the oil level and it was indeed
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| Power stearing fluid on Volvo 850. | 10 Jun 2004 14:06 GMT | 3 |
Owners manual recomands using ATF fluid in power stearing. Previous owner had the car serviced in corner garage. How can I know if they used regular power stearing fluid or ATF, and can I mix the two fluids.
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| 1986 240dl open door signal and electric lock relay? | 10 Jun 2004 13:36 GMT | 1 |
Is the blue plastic case that makes the door open signal and electric locks work neccesary to keep car working? My door open signal goes on when I turn on the radio ,and my electric locks no longer work.
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| volvo 850 96 air con question | 10 Jun 2004 13:25 GMT | 5 |
have noticed that my air con is not very cold, when switched to max cold, its no better on climate as well, i know most of the system needs a air con specialist, but could it be short of refrigerant? any help greatfull
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| V40 Alarm system | 10 Jun 2004 09:33 GMT | 2 |
Allo. I'm new to this group so forgive me if this has come up before. I bought a Volvo V40 last week. I have no noticed that the alarm system, although it un-set, doesnt set when i secure the car!
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| 240 reliability? | 10 Jun 2004 03:10 GMT | 11 |
This would be the place to ask. I'm interested in finding and buying a used 240 DL or GL and am wondering what the reliability overall is for these models. Naturally, safety is the initial appeal, but what other attributes do these cars offer? Most of the vehicles I'm considering
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| Cool looking new S40 | 09 Jun 2004 22:22 GMT | 13 |
anyone else think this vehicle is a step up styling wise? very sporty, maybe vaguely Beemerish in a Volvo sort of way, perhaps the wheel placement. also appears to be more spacious. Definitely smaller than my s70, but my
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