Volvo automobiles

245 heater controls - illumination?

The instrument pnel on my 1982 245 is illuminated. The resistor thing that adjusts brightness sort of works in that it...

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posted by christophera

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Update on my update of 93 240 that failed the emissions test in Ontario

I used a second bottle of that "ultra fuel treament" and responsiveness of the engine has markedly improved. I said ear...

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posted by None

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V70 XLC 1998 AWD

Would appreciate some help. Car has 134,000 miles on it. Has started cutting off from time to time for no apparent reas...

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posted by k4tsw

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change water pump at time of changing timing belt?

I have a '98 v70 glt, recently acquired, and need to change the timing belt. No problems with water pump at this point,...

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posted by daflynn

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2001 V40 Gas tank cover doesn't unlock

Here's an interesting conumdrum: Unlock car and drive to local gas bar. Stop car and walk back to put gas in. Plate cov...

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posted by strikemaster2000

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S-70 Some Dashboard Lights don't work

I've a US spec 2000 S70 w/2.4 Non turbo engine and Auto transmission w/ 91,000 miles on it. The problem I'm having is t...

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posted by paul.gebhardtsbauer

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'83 240 Strange no-start

I drive an 83 240, with B23E engine. I've recently had it converted to gas, and it has been running perfectly. It was s...

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posted by shannon_joshua

11 comments posted 19yrs posted by shannon_joshua

Sweden rental: S40 vs S60?

Good afternoon. I am going to Sweden later this month, and I plan to rent a car. My choice appears to be a Volvo S40 or...

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posted by anon40629

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1993 Volvo 850glt mystery woes!

Don't get me wrong, this car has been great to me! bought it a year ago with only 95k miles on it, but right away a pro...

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posted by popeoftheweasles

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A/C for volvo 240

Hello. I wish install aircon to my volvo 340+, 1.7. Here, in spain, it's very rare car and it's dificult to find parts,...

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posted by candidomarinhio

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a-c fan doesn't turn off, drains battery

on our '97 960 wagon, a fan or fans related to the a-c doesn't turn off when you remove the ignition key and step away...

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posted by ajmcginn

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hood release pin is stuck - volvo 240

i was recently in a *slight* fender bender. no noticeable damange - except - the pin at the front of the hood that hold...

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posted by tommcelroy

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1993 240 Volvo Does the air conditioner relay switch also

Does the air condtioner relay switch also control the air/heater fan? I removed the relay switch this morning and teste...

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posted by jsegura525

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r12 or r-134a air conditioner

I have three 240's and have air conditioner questions. The 1989 I am sure is r12. The 1993 has a air system that is lab...

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posted by jsegura525

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New AC Compressor a drag

Hi All, To set the stage I have a 1995 850 GLT Wagon (NA) with about 190km. Friday evening (true to form) my AC compres...

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posted by clubshub

13 comments posted 19yrs posted by clubshub