S80, V70 (2001+), S60, XC90 Blower Motor Repair Tutorial

I’ve had trouble with my interior climate control blower fan squealing at startup, more persistently when it’s cold out. The problem has become more frequent over the past year, so I finally decided it was time to replace the blower … Continue reading →

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1. Blower Motor Replacement (How To)
2. Climate unit blower replacement
3. Tutorial – Replacing the Starter Motor 1998 S70

No Brakes When Cold, Volvo V70

No Brakes Symptoms After a startup when engine is cold there is no brake assist, the brake pedal feels very hard, braking efficiency is very low and for some reason it feels worse when driving in reverse. No Brakes Solution Vacuum … Continue reading →

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1. V70GLT 2000 Starting issue – Cold or Hot
2. Volvo 850 cermamic brakes or OEM?
3. Brake Shims Fix 850, S70, V70, XC70 Squealing & Noise

Can I Swap In A Used DIM?

Match the part number on the paper label on the top of the DIM, and all will work. The same DIM was used on the V70, XC70, S80 and S60, so you should have plenty to choose from at the … Continue reading →

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1. V70 XC (2001) How Can a Programming Update Break Everything?
2. S70 / V70 front seat swap to 850
3. ALL 2001 trannies eventually go bad, they’re junk?

Breakout Cable to Add Amp to P80 cars – Audio Centipede

I've mentioned a cable I made when I replaced the SC-816 in my 850R with an SC-901 and C70 4x100w Amp, and promised a write-up for a long time. I've finally pulled everything out to take pictures and will try to explain it as clearly as possible. Continue reading →

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1. Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. Sticking kickdown cable?
3. Swedish Consortium Eyes Volvo Cars Bid

S80 — Can Performance be Improved?

Performance Upgrade Path for a 1999 S80 T6 Short answer: there isn’t one. Long answer: there is, if you’re willing to spend lots of money to get there, and find a way around an inherently weak transmission. To be blunt, … Continue reading →

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1. S60 Weak Engine Performance
2. S80 Transmission Stuck in Performance Mode
3. Increase Performance: Chips

Long Term Ownership Opinion of a 2000 S80

Are Older S80′s “Lemons”? My mother-in-law used to sell Volvos, and my wife was impressed by the Volvo safety record, so we were originally very favorably disposed toward Volvo and they had an opportunity to have a customer for life, … Continue reading →

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1. Front door window track R&R (problem with Volvo part)
2. 2000 S80 ABS Module remanufacturers
3. About to buy used 2000 V70 w/148K miles–what to ask

Driveshaft Knuckle Came Out

Q After replacing my lower control arm on the passenger side the drive shaft seems to be stuck extended too far out from the joint within the inner boot. The inner boot is extended fairly far with the bellows extended … Continue reading →

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1. Grease on CV joint 2002 V70XC
2. How to Maintain Your AWD Volvo’s Driveshaft
3. Volvo 940: new ball joints, sway bar, end links, bushings

S80 T6 Top End Rebuild Pics

As some of you know, I had to repair what I think was a blown head gasket. Still not 100% sure. Anyway, it gave me a reason to rebuild the top end and checkout the turbos. Enjoy. ’99 S80 T6 … Continue reading →

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1. Blown Head Gasket Symptoms
2. Volvo Head Gasket – Repair Tips
3. Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer

S/V 70 Terminal Repair

Bad Terminal Symptoms Headlights intensity lower when rear defroster is used or when ABS activates. Lights are dimming in dash pod when electrical system is stressed. ECC unit lights flashes after car is started in freezing condition. Starter motor turns … Continue reading →

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1. Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT
2. 2001 S40 Stalling
3. Blower Motor Replacement (How To)

How to Upgrade Switches to LED Bulbs

Dashboard lamp DIY LED conversion “After making the first one, I got a lot faster – I can make one every 2-3 minutes now. So I started an assembly line, and replaced all the lamps in all the switches along … Continue reading →

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1. Interior Overhead LED Lights DIY Tutorial
2. Dashboard Mount Repair
3. Volvo 850 Dash Switch Bulbs

Volvo 6-cylinder VVT engine: Cam Settings

Here’s how our very sharp Forum Moderator JDS60R does the very important lining-everything-up work on a Volvo 6-cylinder VVT engine (S80 and some others). This is generally done during a timing belt change. Lock cams. Loosen outer pulley 3 bolts. … Continue reading →

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1. Timing Belt Tensioner How To?
2. Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70
3. Replace Upper Engine Mount w/ OEM Bushing

Headlight Projectors – A Substitute for HID?

We’ve covered here in the MVS Volvo Forum many posts about improving Volvo headlights and illumination: headlight bulbs, replacing dull headlight reflectors, installing HID kits, corner light cosmetic mods, side marker lights, even fog light troubleshooting. Among these, the most important for … Continue reading →

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1. Removing S80 headlight lenses for cleaning
2. Condensation in the headlight assy
3. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades

Dull headlights, what’s the cheap fix?

Where to go for inexpensive, DIY improvement in light? SilverStars? E-code glass? jewel headlights? HID Xenons? I have a 98 S70 and the headlights are really not very powerful at all. I can drive with my brights on and nobody … Continue reading →

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1. New Headlights – A Good Brand
2. New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny
3. Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons

S80 Squeaking glovebox fix

S80 owners, does your glove box squeak? This is a simple and inexpensive way to cure it. Continue reading →

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1. Glovebox Fix #2, for real
2. V40 or S40 Spark Plugs
3. Glove Box Fix #2 – A Hacksaw Method

S80 Sunroof Won’t Close

Not sure if you got this figured out but using the panic button doesn’t set of the siren for your alarm. It only sets off the horn. What you have to do is roll down your driver window, then close … Continue reading →

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1. Inability to Close Sunroof – RWD Volvos
2. Volvo S60 Driver’s side power window switch
3. S60 Sunroof Rattle Fixes

How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?

I have been flushing my ATF (as opposed to a Transmission Drain & Fill… in other words: where I disconnect the cooler hose and flush ATF) using the following guidelines: Mobil Synthetic ATF (It take about 9-10 qts for a … Continue reading →

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1. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
2. New Modified Transmission Flush Method with Pictures
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 2

Replacement/Upgrade Headlight Choices: E-code vs. DOT

There are currently FOUR different types of lights available. 1) E-Code (aka european) “jewel” lights 2) DOT (aka US Department of Transportation approved) “jewel” lights 3) E-Code “fluted” lights 4) DOT “fluted” lights. Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens Related posts:Speed … Continue reading →

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1. Speed Sensor A: Error Code P0500
2. Condensation in the headlight assy
3. Make your own Code Reader!

Fixing cracked leather seats.

I have a 1998 V70 T5. The light beige interior is in good shape for a car of this vintage, but the leather is showing some serious signs of wear. After a TON of research, I have concluded that my … Continue reading →

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1. Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats
2. Swapping seats from ’97 to ’94
3. Fix Cracked ABS Module and Save Money

Fixing your flip /switchblade key – pics and advice

A cheap way to fix your Volvo’s flip key if it no longer locks in position Flip type key not flipping properly? A common problem which Volvo won’t repair because they make more money by selling you a new key. … Continue reading →

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1. A/C Evaporator Replacement with pics!
2. Glove Box Repair with Hand-made Tools
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

Koni vs. Bilstein vs. Sachs

Which shocks to go with? Title says it all… this is a discussion on ride vs. performance vs. cost. Generally, Koni adjustables are recommended the most often if cost is low priority. Koni vs. Bilstein vs. Sachs Related posts:Lowering an … Continue reading →

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1. Lowering an 850, S70, V70
2. Tires for Smooth Ride – S60 2.4T
3. Struts and Shocks Poll