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Improve Volvo 960 Timing Belt
Replacing the timing belt on an early 960 with a belt off the later cars. The belt is wider, changes are at longer intervals and it is DIY-able. Good pictures help. “One of the worries about driving an early 960 … Continue reading
Drive a Modified Volvo due to a Disability?
Physically challenged? Drive a Volvo? I am 46 years old, have spina bifida, am a wheelchair user, and drive a blue 1997 Volvo 960 sedan with a wheelchair in the back and hand controls. Would love to hear your perspectives … Continue reading
960 AW40 transmission diagnostics
Pre- 1996 960 AW40 transmission diagnostics using the on-board diagnostic unit in the engine compartment. 960 AW40 transmission diagnostics.
960 Transmission shift prob, blinking up arrow, code P0500
Just bought a used 1996 960 and it’s started having a transmission shift problem. Sometimes when I drive, the transmission suddenly changes gears, usually downshifting, and seems to have a hard time staying in high gear (overdrive) with steady (slight) … Continue reading
“Bumpy” gear change?
Bumpy gear change on automatic gearbox could be kick down cable and throttle linkage out of synch. “Bumpy” gear change?
Volvo 940 Parking Brake Adjustment Tutorial
940 handbrake adjustment – with photographs This is a simple adjustment. Start by removing the ashtray in the backseat. It is spring-loaded in the bottom, and secured by two stops in the top. To remove, open the ashtray, and press … 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
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.