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by MrAl
23 May 2018, 06:49
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Re: Dielectric grease on ABS pins

Does anyone know if putting Dielectric grease on the ABS module pins where the harness attaches to would cause any problems. :?: I have a 1998 V70 and an intermittent problem where the ABS light comes on from time to time for no apparent reason. :? Hello there, Dielectric grease helps to prevent ox...
by MrAl
06 Jul 2018, 03:41
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Re: Locking Gas Cap, Automatic Locking Action

So, as to your actual question, it doesn't seem that Volvo makes a gas cap that fits your description, at least not for your V70. Check out the accessories catalog here: https://accessories.volvocars.com/en-gb/V70(-00)/1998/all/all/L.H.D (click the "Complete Catalog" link for a .pdf). Aut...
by MrAl
01 Dec 2018, 16:26
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Do Hood Springs Wear Out?

Hello,

Do the springs that push the hood up wear out over time?
The other day i could not get the hood open, and i think it was because the springs seemed too weak.
Any ideas?
by MrAl
03 May 2019, 06:43
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Re: Air pump '98 S70

Hello there, I have a 1998 v70 and mine does the same thing and always has since i got the car back some years ago. Is it normal? Well i cant say if it is normal for this make/model/year car in general, but i can say that it is normal for my particular car because i've always seen this behavior sinc...
by MrAl
24 Jun 2019, 05:39
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Re: Door Handle Does Nothing

Hi,

Since nobody answered i guess i will just have to wing it.
I might get out there later, once i find out what size it is i'll post here so others will know too.
by MrAl
20 Oct 2019, 07:47
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LED vs Halogen Headlight Comparison

Hello there, Here is a brief comparison of an LED headlight vs a stock Halogen. For the test the passenger side halogen was replaced with an LED unit while the drivers side was not changed and so has the stock halogen that had been in the car ever since i had it. This means the right side of each pi...
by MrAl
31 Oct 2019, 08:27
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P80 (-1998) Throttle Body Rod 3507883 Dicussion

Hi,

Bad experience on the highway. The car stopped accelerating.

Need "Throttle body control rod"
1998 v70
I believe the part number is
3507883

Please does anyone have an idea where i can get one?
Volvo dealer in the area said he could not get one.

Thanks very much.
by MrAl
28 Jun 2022, 14:17
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Re: Possible bad battery or connections?

1998 Volvo V70 T5. Replaced alternator after diodes went bad, 3 months ago. At the same time I also replaced the battery (everstart from walmart) as it similarly was no good. Drove 1500 miles no problems. Then recently I was unable to start the car at work parking lot. No crank no start. Single cli...
by MrAl
30 Jun 2022, 18:36
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Re: Need Help With Drive Cycle(s)

Clearly a day for the diary!! Glad your surgery got done and hopefully it went as well as it did for my mother abut 8 years ago. She went from wearing glasses to 20/20 vision and is still there at 88! Now hopefully you can de-stress and just enjoy your car again. Neil. Hi Neil, Yeah it makes a big ...
by MrAl
01 Jul 2022, 03:54
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Re: Possible bad battery or connections?

The issue is now fixed. The b+ nut on the alternator connection was slightly loose. I failed to check previously as when I had attempted the nut was burning hot and I could hardly touch it. I picked up a cable at a parts store and when i went to check the connections to see if the cable was the rig...