been told my air con is leaking, still waiting for the dye to work its
way through, but been told it could be heater/exchanger  unit, how
diffecult to change, 1996 2.5 850.
col

Fellow Brick lovers,
I looking for a good Volvo engine electrics mechanic to solve a
difficult intermittent problem.  Any recommendations.  1988 740, 8
valve.

I've got good bulbs, all fuses look ok, but no reverse lights. Is there a
switch or relay somewhere that I should look at? The car is an automatic.
Also, only one of my rear fog lights comes on, but I can't seem to find
any particular reason why the second one isn't also working.

2004 S 60 R- Does anyone have an S60 R with 18 inch tires?  My car seems to
make a regular humming or groaning noise at 20- to 120 k.  It may be the
bearings but I'm not sure how to check this out, anyone else with these
problems???

Over the last 18 months I have replaced the following:
Front strut cartridges, ball joints, strut bearings, and related parts
as well as rear shocks (done about three or four months into
ownership). More recently the cone bushings on the front control arms

Howdy,
87 740 GLE. Had an idle oscilation problem. After reading the comments
here, replaced the flametrap, cleaned the throttle body, idle control
valve, and assosciated hoses. She is running much better. Thanks!

My dealer has a new V70.  It is a 5 cyliner wagon.  It is very peppy.  
The typical price is about $30,000.  It will be available with AWD in
the fall.  They are pushing 17" wheels which are pot hole fodder around
here.  The 16" wheels are available.

A friend installed a radio in my 88 740.  Noticed that the battery was
dead next morning.  Took the radio out.  Battery went stone dead
overnight.  Bought a new battery ( other was 6 years old)  Car will
not start.  Can smell fuel, but no fire.  Checked all fuses in the

Just recently became a Volvo owner.  Bought an 850 wagon for my daughter for
college.  Very impressed with the car, the  safety factor and all the
discussions I have been following in this newsgroup.  My daughter had a flat
on the R front this evening and I went to rescue her.  I ...

From a previos post I seem to have internal rust problems with a six\seven
year old volvo V40....
Can anyone help with the general terms and conditions of the Volvo rust
warranty?

My 1992 940GL failed the Maryland emissions test.
To correct the problem, I took it to three separate
"Volvo specialists," including my local dealership.
All three told me the catalytic converter needs to be

I required a duplicate key made for my 1987 Volvo 760GLE which is a one owner car since
new.
I ordered the key because the dealer did not have a key punching machine, and no one
locally grinds dealer blanks because they are made from metal-not brass(plated) the reason

I'm looking for experienced XC70 drivers who know the difference between
Geatronic and manual transmission.
I've to decided which of the two will be on my new car. So, not specially
for what is best, more looking for personal opinions. Links to reviews are

I have an 850 GLT, 3 weeks ago the SRS light switched on, went to the
Volvo service, they checked something and the light went off;
1 week later the light switched on again, Volvo service changed
something  on the passenger seat

I had all my brakes done maybe 2 months ago. Front calipers, rotors, pads,
back pads.
Now the Anti-lock light is on.
My Speedometer is behaving very strangely. Jumping around like crazy. After