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Volvo Repair Category: On Board Diagnostic (OBD and OBDII) & Codes

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VADIS: Diagnose and Repair Your Volvo

What is VADIS? It’s a software package created to be used by Volvo technicians in shops. It runs as a stand-alone application in Microsoft Windows. Below are frequently asked VADIS questions and answers to help you use it. If you’re … Continue reading

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Reading Actual Mileage from OBD-II

Member takane2 gives us information on how to make a scan tool for the OBD port that emulates the under the hood diagnostic port. This is great news as through the OBD port, with the home made device you can … Continue reading

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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

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Reset Service Light – Volvo

Volvo 850 (1993-1995) There are two diagnostic units(it says A and B on the cover) located adjacent to washer reservoir under the hood. Turn on the ignition and open the module A and insert the flylead into socket 7. Press … Continue reading

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Where Do I Find a Repair Manual?

“Is it hard to find a repair manual for a Volvo S60? I searched the forum, and eBay, then the web. Even a post on this forum said I wouldn’t find one. Whats the deal?” You will find that Haynes, … Continue reading

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