Hose between the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and the Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve, which is built into the intake manifold.

2001-03 | X40 Idle Control Valve Hose is Volvo Part Number 30637166.
$12.70 at FCP Euro.

After some research, I found that these P1s share many parts with Fords. (Especially the Ford Focus.) The S40 II shares parts with: 2003–2008 Mazda Axela/Mazda 3 (BK) (Note: production continued in China through 2013) 2003–2010 Ford Focus C-Max (first generation). 2004–2010 Ford Focus (second gener...

The 1995 850 has Power stage (Power Transistor) between the blower motor not a Resistor Pack. The Power stage is what you are incorrectly calling the blower resistor. Look for shorts, opens in the loom between the ECC and the Power Stage. It could be the Power Stage but check the wiring first. There...

On the rear of the cams: 1. The two slots, one each camshaft should be horizontal (3:00 to 9:00). 2. The slots are off center. Intake should be above center and exhaust below center. There is a tool that bolts on the rear of the cams and keep the camshafts in the correct position as you align the ot...

When was the last time #12 was cleaned out? Dirt and other debris gets sucked in through the vent on the climate control panel. There in a small fan in the sensor that pulls air through the sensor. If the air flow is restricted or the thermistor is dirty, the sensor will not read the temperature cor...

The G number is stamped on the metal part of the Turbo actuator have then look for it.

First check the break fluid level. Low on fluid can cause the symptoms you listed. ABS = A nti-lock B raking S ystem. Locking the brakes use to get people in deep shit. The coefficient of friction decreases when the tires are sliding. They start sliding and have a "Oh, Rob" moment at the w...

You can get a copy of the software (VIDA) here to download: https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?481385-VIDA-Dice-2014D-VM-Image-Download-Link This contains the information about all repairs on the Volvo. That is the old kludgy buggy way to do VIDA. Read up on the 2014D_RePack . No VM neede...

RickHaleParker, Is that the link for that download in post #8? Post #8 is the link to download the 2099 patch (extends the faux subscription to year 2099). To download and install the Repack. Go to page #6 read the first post for install instructions, the download link in that message is dead. Go t...

I think one or both of your battery cables have a defective. Could be as simple as dirty connections at the battery terminals, Jump Start terminal or Starter power terminal . It could be that one or more of the battery cables needs to be replaced. Possible source The Alternator is not charging becau...