Perhaps Allied Elecctronics Supply https://www.alliedelectronics.com/srch.html can supply appropriate crimp tool.
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I have removed my 2001 V70 rear seats for repairs. As I remember, they are very light. Not much weight to be saved, but if you want more room, even folded they take up considerable storage space. With no passengers besides my wife, my seats is always folded down. The same way I used my 1975 and 1983...

I realize I’m very car-nerdy, but I love new tires. I love shopping for tires, reading about tires, comparing tires, and putting them on. (Paying for them - not so much) Do you want the $500 tire with maybe 10,000 mi of tread life, worthless in anything but warm and dry, or the $80 Chinese tire tha...

BlackBart wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025, 12:11 I got my new tires mounted. Funny you save money at Tire Rack, then your friendly local shop charges you $45/wheel to mount & balance, because you didn’t buy their junky tires.


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That lawn is going to be really FAST!

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If you have good ignition and assume good compression, then the other variables are proper fuel and air. Try to unplug the Mass Air sensor. If idle improves, the sensor may be failing. Try to check fuel pressure if you can. Try to remove a couple spark plugs and see if they are wet or black indicati...

Be very careful using cement blocks to support things like cars and engines. Results like shown in your photos - broken. High risk of personal injury. Best to use wood blocks or jacks.
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Finally reinstalled the cylinder head on the 850. Just waiting on the coolant pipe gasket, which I thought I had, but apparently I didn't. I didn't think my lower back could handle leaning in and setting the head in place, so.... IMG_20250914_102530819_HDR.jpg I like this photo. Massive chain hoist...

The photos and label look to me to be an after market remote start device. It may still be connected but failed and preventing start. Have you looked at wires behind the toggle switch? I would try to trace and disconnect any wires coming from this switch. A quick search for Command Start Remote star...

I think our original poster has moved on after one post.
Not a problem. Our information will still be useful for other 240 and 740 Volvos.
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Thanks for coping, fixing, and explaining.
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