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| 88 volvo 240DL will not fire up? | 29 Apr 2008 21:52 GMT | 9 |
88 volvo 240DL will not start? engine turns over fine, has spark, and has fuel as it’s flooding the engine, strongly smells of gas!! what else could be the problem. car ran fine up until we changed the
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| Engine check light | 29 Apr 2008 18:38 GMT | 2 |
How can I turn off the engine check light? Thanks Dan
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| Code reset | 29 Apr 2008 15:08 GMT | 4 |
Can you reset an error code if you leave the battery disconnected overnight or do you have to manually reset a code with the reader/ reset device? I have a problem solved and car is running fine but the check engine
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| V70 auto transmission problem | 28 Apr 2008 18:17 GMT | 5 |
V70 1998, Auto Transmission not happy, the car seems to have to make a real effort to pull away almost like it has selected the wrong gear this a the mo is intermittent but becoming more regular, since have noticed it judder as I accelerate away a couple of times
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| OBDII Scantools | 28 Apr 2008 01:36 GMT | 1 |
For those who are doing vehicle service on their Volvo, what type of OBD II Scantool are you using. I am in the market for a scantool and have been looking hard at the these two models, Actron CP9190 and AutoEnginuity. Anyone have user
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| bad engine | 27 Apr 2008 20:53 GMT | 3 |
hi, My 91 740 has lost compression in number 4 cyl, problems started when I parked the car and came back hours later, wouldnt start, it started up the next day.Mechanic changed plug,wire, cap and rotor. He thought bad coil, not, replaced timing belt, because when it did start, it ...
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| S40 1.9 TD - Sudden loss of power | 27 Apr 2008 12:27 GMT | 1 |
My usually rock solid S40 developed a total loss of power a couple of days ago - it would start and idle and pull away - but then refuse to accelerate - gentle coaxing got it up to 20mph - but any attempt at accelerating beyond this was futile and even the slightest hill was a
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| Oil Light Reset | 26 Apr 2008 18:14 GMT | 4 |
Just changed my oil on 2004 XC90 and need to reset oil light. I have the Autoenginuity and Autoxray stuff but, these don't reset the oil light. Any suggestions on a tool for resetting the oil light? I have seem
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| catalytic converter on V70 in NY | 26 Apr 2008 16:01 GMT | 5 |
I'd like to know if someone can confirm what I'm being told from a muffler shop. I have a 98 V70 AWD. The pipe that extends from the back of the catalytic converter broke off yesterday, due to rust. The estimate that I rec'd is that I need
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| US-spec 2005 S60 R | 26 Apr 2008 05:09 GMT | 6 |
Fellow Volvo Lovers, I have a friend who is thinking about buying a used a US-spec 2005 S60 R with 20K miles on it. Does anyone have any thoughts on concerns to look out for, maintenance
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| Parting out an 850? | 25 Apr 2008 15:09 GMT | 4 |
My son hit a deer with my 1995 850... it caved in the front pretty good. I found a nice '94 850 to replace it. I've decided to spend some time harvesting some parts from wrecked one... my question, what are the key (read: most expensive) parts that I should be sure to
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| tire suggestions needed | 23 Apr 2008 19:08 GMT | 5 |
Time to buy new tires for my 98 V70 GLT, since I run snows in the winter all seasons are not really required for the summer. I have been looking at Yokohama AVS ES100 195/60/15 does anyone have any comments about these?
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| Gouging by Volvo..No, you say, they wouldn't do that? | 21 Apr 2008 23:47 GMT | 9 |
Let me say at the beginning....... I LOVE MY V70XC. That being said, a few days ago I posted about the $300 problem of having to replace a keyless remote fob for my V70Xc...($167 unit + $45 software + $45 labour + tax + $300 +/- (Many thanks to Allen, Glenn and Dave G for ...
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| Are they really this cheap to buy? | 21 Apr 2008 22:10 GMT | 9 |
I was checking out the English Ebay site and noticed this 940 Turbo. It doesn't look like a trailer queen but I can't see any rust at all and it is selling really cheap. Do the cars not rust in England or do they not have a good reputation there?
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| overdrive problem | 21 Apr 2008 15:03 GMT | 4 |
i have a volvo 940 se, auto. the overdrive is not working, i’ve checked fuse 15 found ok the dash warning light ( for overdrive ) not working either. any ideas please. the car reg has a K prefix. regards djdave.
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