The Volvo Door Rattle Fix
Volvo Forum member Mustang explains his 2001+ “P2” Volvo door rattle fix: “Since I’ve owned my 2006 XC70 I have always had a nasty rattle in my drivers side door. It made a racket when I closed the...
View Article2001 XC70 J-Hose Replacement Fix w Photos
MVS Contributor Eric aka deepsouth posts a DIY tutorial on replacing the evap J-hose on a 2001 XC-70, including photos: “Recently changed the evap J-Hose on a 2001 Volvo XC70 AWD. I’ve changed evap...
View ArticleS80 Sunroof Won’t Close
Problems With Your S80 Sunroof? The Sunroof Fix for Volvo S80 Disconnect and re-connect the batteryLock and unlock 3 timesYou’re done Flashing lights+no siren = No sunroof! Here are the symptoms and...
View ArticleDisconnected Battery, Now Sunroof Won’t Open
MVS Forums Contributor brandonbeach14 disconnected his 2001 V70’s battery, and now his sunroof won’t open. This is how to fix a stuck sunroof after you’ve disconnected the battery, and explanation why...
View ArticleVolvo XC90 Transmission problems shared amongst forum members
If you’re looking to buy an XC90 T6 model, do yourself a favor and review this list of XC90 T6 transmission problems that have plagued many owners. Just took my 2004 XC 90 T6, 84,000 miles in for an...
View ArticleREAR Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement — 2005 XC90 2.5T AWD
Sometimes, DIYs in the MVS Volvo Forums come out so well written by their respective authors, I don’t do a thing. I simply apply some tags, paste it into the Volvo Repair Database, and it’s cooked....
View ArticleBoot Fix Becomes Workbench Driveshaft Refurb
Driveshaft Refurb cakefool » Hi there all, I’ve been browsing & using this forum for a while but I now find myself in the situation of needing more help than the repair database can offer. I have...
View ArticleShould I Avoid an ’04 Volvo S60
Thoughts on the ’04 Volvo S60? Buyer’s Guide for 2004 S60: Bad Valves? Question: hutch1 » Greetings! I’m considering purchasing a 2004 S60 as an upgrade from my 850. However, the MSN.cars site reports...
View ArticleXC90 T6 Broken Thermostat Nipple Forever Fix
songzunhuang » I just spent a really annoying weekend doing some major updates on the family SUV. I changed the timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, serpentine belt and drive belt pulley (tried – more...
View ArticleAWD Versions of the 850 & V70
Ever wonder about the AWD peculiarities of the Volvo 1990s 850/S70/V70/XC70 cars? Which P80 models were built with all-wheel drive? It’s almost like Volvo finished work on their first AWD system and...
View ArticleIs Your AWD Working?
Here’s how to tell if your Volvo’s AWD is functioning. No donuts required. jimmy57 » For viscous coupling AWD in 97-2000 models you jack up one rear wheel with trans in Park and then apply a torque...
View ArticleHow to access ECM & TCM on 850, S70, V70, XC70, C70
Looking to access ECM & TCM on a P80 Volvo? Those are 1993-2000 cars. How to remove ECU and TCU Modules MVS Forum member gchelidze tells us in text and (24!) photos how to access your ECU and TCU...
View ArticleVolvo P2 R 90k Service Item Checklist
I Bought a Volvo V70 R and needed a service item checklist. I bought a 2004 V70 R in 2010, and I needed to “baseline” it, get it back to Stage 0. Volvo P2 generation cars are more picky about fluid...
View ArticleReplace Upper Engine Mount w/ OEM Bushing on Volvo
Upper Engine Mount Bushing Tutorial Overview By Geevs The 850’s upper engine mount is designed to hold the engine in place. Without it, the engine would thrash back and forth in the engine bay and...
View ArticleP3 XC70 Dog Taxi LOL
How about this P3 XC70 Dog Taxi !? My friend in Santa Fe, New Mexico, checking out a P3 XC70 Volvo wagon (see P2 or P3 XC70? for more) with “DOGTAXI” on the plates! And a Sweden flag sticker. Awesome!...
View ArticleSagging Bumper Fix for V70 and S60 Volvos
ejsimcox » I have a 2005 S60 R. I ran her front bumper up on a parking stop. When I backed up, the bumper cover popped off on the passenger side. I have tried to re-attach it, but it doesn’t seat...
View ArticleBulb Replacement Guide : Neo-Wedge Bulbs
Neo-Wedge Bulb Part Number Replacement Guide for Volvos This is auxiliary data supporting Volvo Bulb Guide and Cross-Reference topic in the Volvo forum. Neo-Wedge Bulbs Sorted by volts, base, then...
View ArticleFuel Pump Replacement DIY V70XC
Here are my thoughts/experiences with a fuel pump replacement on a 2000 Volvo V70XC. Of course, all the usual disclaimers apply. If you are doing this yourself then you assume ALL responsibility for...
View ArticleHeater Core Hoses Fix
Need a Heater Core Hoses Fix? Bypass em! … for 850, S70, V70, XC70, and V70-XC Volvos up to model year 2000. MVS Volvo Forums member Boxman gives us an outstanding heater core junction block bypass...
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