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Forum: Volvo S70
Jun 9, 2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,436
Posted By Carrots

Not sure offhand, I'd need to go look at a wiring...

Not sure offhand, I'd need to go look at a wiring diagram. But really, the best way to get access to the starter is to take the fan out, together with its mounting panel that attaches to the...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 9, 2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,418
Posted By Carrots

Yes... Vacuum problems are common. Volvo is kind...

Yes... Vacuum problems are common. Volvo is kind of weird in that they use a vacuum pump for their cruise control units, instead of engine vacuum. So a vacuum leak in the cruise control isn't...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 9, 2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By Carrots

There would be very little difference. A LOT more...

There would be very little difference. A LOT more air is going through your engine than through your A/C system. You'd need an A/C unit sized for a house for it to make a difference. However, an...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 8, 2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,414
Posted By Carrots

So... Updates! I finally got over to my dad's...

So... Updates! I finally got over to my dad's house and looked at the car a bit more closely. Actual mileage is 94,784! a lot less than I thought it would be. The misfire was a loose injector...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 6, 2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,717
Posted By Carrots

It's not a "fail safe" per se- the cam sensor...

It's not a "fail safe" per se- the cam sensor signal and the crank sensor signal have to synchronize before the computer will start firing the plugs. Basically, the crank sensor tells the computer...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 6, 2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,418
Posted By Carrots

The first thing you should know: Codes don't tell...

The first thing you should know: Codes don't tell you what is wrong with the car. They tell you what part is sending a signal that the computer is not expecting, or something to that effect. A likely...
Forum: Volvo S70
Jun 6, 2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,520
Posted By Carrots

Generally, a "Gear ratio error" means that the...

Generally, a "Gear ratio error" means that the transmission is slipping in whatever gear is indicated. Slippage is interpreted by the computer as the gear ratio being different from what it's...
Forum: Off Topic
Jun 6, 2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,578
Posted By Carrots

Common issue on a lot of computers and...

Common issue on a lot of computers and electronics. The solder connecting some chip(s) cracks and makes a bad connection. Baking it causes the solder to reflow, repairing the connection. This method...
Forum: Volvo S70
Jun 6, 2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By Carrots

well, you can get a used radio from the JY and...

well, you can get a used radio from the JY and move the tape and CD parts over. Or get the code from Volvo for the replacement- most dealers will provide it over the phone, all they need is the...
Forum: Volvo S70
Jun 6, 2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,085
Posted By Carrots

You're MUCH better off with the '98. Look at...

You're MUCH better off with the '98. Look at everything in that buyer's guide, but you should also understand that 99 and 00 S70s have a couple common issues that the 98s don't. First and foremost is...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 6, 2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,306
Posted By Carrots

Check the switch with a continuity tester, but...

Check the switch with a continuity tester, but you likely have a bad switch. I HAVE, however, seen the voltage drop from the switch be enough to keep the clutch from engaging when the air gap between...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 6, 2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By Carrots

Nah, rspi wouldn't EVER photoshop a wagon to...

Nah, rspi wouldn't EVER photoshop a wagon to be a different color...

:D
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 5, 2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By Carrots

Wow... Nice catch! What are there, 2 of those...

Wow... Nice catch! What are there, 2 of those known to be in the US? neither officially imported?
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 5, 2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,441
Posted By Carrots

Other options: A '94 head should work as well. If...

Other options: A '94 head should work as well. If you were to go that route, get the crank gear from the 94, and get all the timing components for the 94 as well. Then you'll have the stronger,...
Forum: Volvo S70
Jun 4, 2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,105
Posted By Carrots

Note that the pressure gauge that comes on the...

Note that the pressure gauge that comes on the cans are meant to be read when the compressor is actually running. When the compressor is off, the pressure should me a LOT higher than normal. But...
Forum: Volvo S70
Jun 4, 2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,421
Posted By Carrots

For the valve springs, here's what you do: most...

For the valve springs, here's what you do: most parts stores have a few different valve spring compressors in their loaner tool program. One looks like a crowbar (the one you describe) one looks like...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 4, 2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,643
Posted By Carrots

What they mean by "shuts off" is that the system...

What they mean by "shuts off" is that the system will be inactive above 25 MPH. But there won't be any visual or other indicator of this- it just means that it won't try to stop wheel slip above that...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 4, 2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 93,413
Posted By Carrots

Okay, the symptoms you described in the previous...

Okay, the symptoms you described in the previous post sounds very much like oil pan o- rings. The best place to check oil pressure is from the port for the sending unit- take it out, put in the...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 4, 2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By Carrots

I kind of doubt it- It's my understanding that...

I kind of doubt it- It's my understanding that Volvo didn't originally intend to build as many as they did, but demand was so high that they raised the production numbers several times. Including the...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 4, 2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,414
Posted By Carrots

eh, Saturns are actually not bad cars. They're...

eh, Saturns are actually not bad cars. They're boring, to be sure, and certainly not for the enthusiast, but generally they're well made and reliable- Great for older folks. At least before GM...
Forum: Private Wanted Classifieds - Archive
Jun 4, 2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By Carrots

The big difference in the airboxes is as follows:...

The big difference in the airboxes is as follows: early N/A cars have the MAF built in to the top of the box. 94-95 Turbo models say "TURBO" on the top of the airbox, and later ones might as well,...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 4, 2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,717
Posted By Carrots

Is the wire shorted to ground or is it open? As I...

Is the wire shorted to ground or is it open? As I mentioned earlier, the wires in that area tend to get brittle due to heat, because they're all just kind of jammed in there against the head with a...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 3, 2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,717
Posted By Carrots

The coils on these cars really don't go bad....

The coils on these cars really don't go bad. There will ALWAYS be power to the coil connector (which goes to the power stage) but there will only be power to the coil when it's needed. You said you...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 3, 2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 93,413
Posted By Carrots

It all depends on the cause of the lifter tick....

It all depends on the cause of the lifter tick. First of all, does it mostly do it only after the car has sat a few days, and go away within 10 minutes or so? If so, it's actually not unusual on cars...
Forum: Volvo 850
Jun 3, 2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,643
Posted By Carrots

Does the ABS light come on with it? Can you...

Does the ABS light come on with it? Can you switch it back on immediately? if not, there may be a problem with the ABS/ TRACS module or one of the sensors. If you can switch it back on immediately,...
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