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“Bumpy” gear change?
Bumpy gear change on automatic gearbox could be kick down cable and throttle linkage out of synch. “Bumpy” gear change?
760 Door Handle
There may come a time when you attempt to open your door and notice that the handle simply moves freely, without engaging the release mechanism. Most likely what has happened is that the release hook has become detached from the … Continue reading
89 Volvo 740 Random Stalls Ignition Failure
Various Volvo 740 and 760 Stalling Fixes Example: Eventually found on a forum that the radio suppression relay solder joints were cracked. I re-soldered the joints and had no further issues. This and more found in the Volvo Forums. 89 … Continue reading
How to use the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit.
OBD unit is in the engine compartment The Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940 and 960 cars from 1989, non-turbo engines only and 1990 to 1995 for both turbo and non-turbo engines were fitted with an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit … Continue reading
760T How do I remove the front fog light?
Does anyone have instructions for replacing the front fog light on a 1990 760 Turbo sedan? This car has two lights on each side. Larger low/high beam. Smaller fog light that’s closest to the grill. I have removed the light … Continue reading
Steps for Replacing Ignition Switch 760/960
Steps for replacing Ignition switch in 760/960 Vehicle… It’s quite easy to replace the switch in a 760 and 960 vehicle, it can get a little trickier in the 740/940 series because the ignition is dash-mounted. For the 760/960: 1) … Continue reading
Volvo Maintenance FAQ for Volvo 7xx/9xx/90 Cars
This list was developed for the owners of Volvo 7xx/9xx series cars who are interested in maintenance tips that are not generally available in commercial manuals.
Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much?
Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much? When I bought the car, it had ~112,000 miles, now it has about 116,000. I am unsure of what transmission maintenance was performed (if any other than adding fluid) before the car came into … Continue reading
Update your Radiator Cap! 200/700/900 Series Volvos
Radiator Caps: Grey vs Green Check under the bonnet – if you have a gray cap on the coolant reservoir, and you have to occasionally add water to maintain coolant levels (in other words, a small leak has developed), please … Continue reading