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1989 244 DL Brake/Reverse Light Problems
I recently replaced the rear-tail light assemply in the effot to fix a lighting problem, instead it just cost me a few bucks and the problem remains. The issue is that the rear running and reverse...
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1998 V70 AWD ABS rear speed sensors
Following my trip to the mechanic for the intermittant stalling issue, the ABS light came on and they recommended replacing the two rear speed sensors. There was a considerable part and labor expense...
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Volvo V90
What can be said about the Volvo V90's? I am buying a 1998 with 110k that is in pristine condition. Anything I should look out for? Anything I should have immediately checked out? Any info on these...
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940 right side wiper dead
Our right side wiper is not moving, while the left behaves just fine. There are no ominous noises from under the cowl plate. I want to have the most likely parts on hand when I open this up. Any...
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850 engine oil switch?
I have an 850 turbo with about 225000 miles which doesn't leak or use much oil. I've been using regular oil but my mechanic keeps telling me to switch to synthetic. I heard that switching in a hi...
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warning light for overheating 740???
My mother ruined her 1990 740 engine because she didn't see the temp. gauge and kept driving. Is there a way to hook up a light or buzzer. I once saw this on the brickboard but it's not coming up...
 
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V40 - buy or not?
Hi! I am ready to buy a very well serviced V40 / 2.0 / 1997 / 81k km. Are there any serious issues with this model? What are the points to keep an eye on? Thanks and best regards, Torsten
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Brickboard off line?
Anyone know what's going on with Brickboard? It's been off-line for a few days. Ron/Champ 6 1963 8E5 Champ (Champ 6) 1995 VW Passat (Vanilla..yuk) 1994 Volvo 850 (Tilley) 1973 Volvo 1800 ES (Hyacinth...
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'82 DL won't fire...
Hoping that the combined wisdom herein can help me...I parked my 82 DL 3 years ago, and started and ran it religiously for about 4 months, then got lazy, and every couple of months went to every six...
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XC90 interest group?
Is there a sub-group concerned with XC90's?
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voltmeter hooked up to fuse #6 - always on...
Ok, got my voltmeter wired up finally - went to fuse #6 because I thought that one was on with the ignition only, and it had a free male connector. The meter stays on even when the car is off,...
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buying help
Hi All, I'm considering buying a 1996 850 Turbo sedan for my 17 year old son. It would be our first Volvo. The car has 88000 miles on it. It's very clean, loaded, and seems to be in pretty good shape....
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S80 ball joint failure
My daughter was on her way to work two weeks ago in her 2000 S80 and had a "catastrophic failure" of the left front ball joint. Thank God no one else was around her and she was going only 40 mph--not...
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Need Advice for Mud Flap Install
The dealer wants 125.00 to install mudflaps. I already have the flaps. I'm leasing the car (2006 S60) and would rather save some money right now. To install them myself, as suggested, I need to remove...
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