In my USA '98 S70 GLT, the fuse controlling OBDII diagnostics (and climate control) is small fuse #5, 15A, in the Supplementary Fuse Box (that has slots for 36 small fuses). Supplementary Fuse Box is under the hood, in the USA driver's side corner, very close to the windshield. The lid of the Supple...

Can't stress this enough: Genuine or original equipment manufacturer only for the timing service! The $200-250 spent is good insurance to keep your car out of the scrapyard for the next 80k+ miles. Including waterpump OEM or genuine Volvo only. Your waterpump is to be changed every other belt servi...

Tomorrow I plan to attach my old Yakima rack to my 2000 s70, I was wondering if anyone has any tips? It looks like the mounting point requires a slightly different shaped bracket than the one currently on my rack. I was thinking about grinding the current one down and drilling a hole to use the scre...

***UPDATE*** Problem Solved ! We hosted a family Memorial Day get together last month and my niece's fiancee manages a Volvo parts department (didn't know this). Lifted the hood while explaining my symptoms over a few beers and he suggested replacing the Pulse Damper. He's experienced similar sympto...

This is normal. It depends how the engines tuned also. I assume your Saab requires premium fuel which would contain more energy than regular and would even out the winter blend a little more. The energy content of premium fuel is actually lower than regular grade, but it is small amount, something ...

Yeah, but’s let’s not panic yet. Do you have the ECM removal tool ? Worth cleaning connections first

Henry can clone your ECM remotely, worse case.

Dont sell that T4 - take if off road. They are diamonds that are appreciating in value. You can't get a compact camper van in the US in any make new right now without spending 100k Today, it has a no-start, no-crank condition. I'm hoping it's just the antenna ring. Nope, not the ring. Immob does not...

that is SERP belt, but it should also be covered with the number of bodies on I287

What a great thread. I just found it this morning and spent most of it ignoring the kids while I caught up on The Herman Chronicles. Abscate, have you tried the Lesjöfors HD springs? I put them on the Silver Bullet (‘00 V70 n/a MT) and absolutely love them. When I return the engine bar, we should s...

DIY: Front Suspension Rebuild (2005 XC90 2.5T AWD with 120K) - The usual symptoms: car drives “like a boat” with vague feeling. - Inspection showed cracked rear bushing in control arm. - Swaybar endlinks, C.A. ball joints, tie rods (Inner and Outer) are loose but no play yet. I think these have ano...