Volvo Forum + Help for Owners
Category for sensors found on Volvos like mass airflow sensor (MAF), throttle position sensor (TPS), coolant sensors, oxygen sensors, wheel speed sensors, air temperature sensors and others
Good technical information on the general working principle of oxygen sensors.
Those long time members here know I hate this car as I am now so far into it from a cost perspective I can never hope to sell…
Two weeks ago, MVS member mrbrian200 wrote a very interesting paragraph about how Volvos display engine temperature in a topic about a 2006 S60 experiencing stuttering/hesitation while accelerating. It…
2008 XC70 owner mrscullini is troubleshooting long cranking on his wagon. “When the engine is shut off, it pretty quickly bleeds down to 0. trying to diagnose a…
Why Build a Coolant Level Sensor? MadeInJapan builds his own coolant level sensor for his S40 because this common item was not included on 2nd generation S40 and…
MVS Contributor Sledddriver goes on an multi-month blistering repair & fix odyssey, taking his 1998 V70 T5 from the edge of roadworthiness to 100% functional and reliable… all for not…
Ok, that title was a little dramatic, but that’s the idea. MVS member XVTer bought a 2004 XC90 T6 a few years ago for his wife. In between the buying…
Need to replace your 5-cylinder XC90’s front O2 sensor? Use this nice XC90 O2 sensor DIY with clip connector info and photos. MVS Volvo Forum member joelq created this…
This thread documents that the P0106 code is often resolved by throttle body cleaning, not MAP sensor replacement. Saves users about 250 USD. Specific to the NA 2003…
MVS Volvo Forums member emtbjb has a 1998 V70-XC that will not start. Many times, a no-start condition is a fault with the camshaft position sensor. In fact,…
Need to Troubleshoot Heat Soak ? Detailed thread from hankb on troubleshooting ECM DIM CAN bus as function of heat and humidity: This is my second post on…
MVS Volvo Forums member (now Contributor) ALF1 drops the knowhow for a fix that’ll save you about $300, or much more if you’re going to purchase a new yaw sensor.
Folks – The Active Yaw Control Sensor (found under the passenger seat and carpet) is a very expensive repair whether you purchase a new unit or send yours off to be re-manufactured by Xemodex or BBA Reman or try to get a used one.