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by abscate
28 Jun 2023, 15:29
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Re: Changing Battery, OBD2 Battery Keeper 1998 v70

Pin 16 on the OBD should work for 12Vnto battery

Use pin 4 or 5 for ground
by scot850
16 Jul 2023, 23:33
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Re: Simple Key Fob Question 1998 v70

Glad it worked out! Fitting the batteries can be a little tricky as you found out.

Neil.
by 454cid
22 Jul 2023, 23:51
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Re: (Simple + i * Simple) Key Fob Question 1998 v70

Yeah, was trying to help find a new case for member 454cid but it's harder than I thought it would be to find a new bare case like that one. Seems there are no new cases for 1996 850 that look exactly like the one pictured in figure A in that last image. Thank you. I never thought about checking th...
by scot850
24 Jul 2023, 17:07
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Re: Tow a Volvo long distance (100 miles)

I'm surprised a Nautic Blue P80 left abandoned did not end up on Abscate's driveway while your back was turned! :lol: :lol:

Neil.
by V50M66
24 Jul 2023, 21:37
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Re: Tow a Volvo long distance (100 miles)

AAA is your best bet. It just has to have a plate on it, and they’ll tow it. They’ve never checked anything else for me. I use AAA to tow cars home all the time, usually when I buy them. If going a different route, DO NOT try to tow with only one set of wheels on the ground. Everything needs to be ...
by abscate
25 Jul 2023, 03:57
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Re: Tow a Volvo long distance (100 miles)

I hate those ratcheting come alongs with a passion. Too much work for a couple of inches at a time For $30 you can get a 1000 pound rated boat trailer winch from Harbor Fright that will smooth pull up your load via cranking and not that dumb donkey back and forth The come-along has a lot more force ...
by scot850
26 Jul 2023, 11:34
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Re: 1998 V70XC burning oil and crank no start

It could be the fuel pump, but start with the easy stuff. You mentioned in your original break down thread that the PTC valve was blocked. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=102793 That is a good sign the PCV system needs overhaul, and would also be a good indicator for your bl...
by wizechatmgr
27 Jul 2023, 02:37
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Re: Tow a Volvo long distance (100 miles)

jsrnsis wrote: 26 Jul 2023, 06:29
Where abouts in upstate are you in Hudson? I'm in Schodack if you need a hand. Occasionally I head to Fairlawn, NJ. My schedule is chaotic at best.
by abscate
27 Jul 2023, 20:13
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Re: 1998 V70XC burning oil and crank no start

McMaster Carr was the source. I think I still have them in my toolbox if we can connect up
by abscate
09 Aug 2023, 03:54
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Re: 1999 denso NA emissions monitor readiness saga

MrAl wrote: 09 Aug 2023, 03:23
abscate wrote: 08 Aug 2023, 13:13 Well, the resource was a very fine NY State website

link to details of OBD monitor test protocols
Hi,

You're still lucky if you have a 1999 vehicle just wait a year and you go right though, from what i have read now.

Actually , three months, but who is counting?

:D