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by smoky128
11 Nov 2008, 22:09
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: seat heater problem
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Re: seat heater problem

ok ic , wise words.. i will check the wiring to see if it all looks ok. but i mean how do i check if the wire is getting voltage from the switch. Would a trouble light do the trick? you know those lights that look like a screwdriver n come with a bulb and a clip
by smoky128
10 Nov 2008, 16:51
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: seat heater problem
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Re: seat heater problem

lol thanks that was the word, i was tired last night, i just couldnt think of it. Its only on the passanger side. And i just started the car and it was rather cool probably around 10 degrees or lower. Its geting chilly down here in Toronto now. I havent tried the driver side yet to see if it works. ...
by smoky128
10 Nov 2008, 01:16
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: seat heater problem
Replies: 5
Views: 741

seat heater problem

Im rather new to the site, but i am familiar with forum equity( thats not the right word is it) and tried to search for this topic with no results. Ok so i own a 1990 740 GLE. The seat heater worked last year but now it seems not. I checked the fuse and it looks ok. Its a manual seat, just wondering...
by smoky128
12 Feb 2008, 18:51
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 740 GLE 16 Valve_high_idle_thoughts??
Replies: 6
Views: 746

ok i located it, looks easy to get at, im going to go to that parts site i seen on here and order one and see what happens, the one thats on there looks like the original one that came with the car is still says BOSCH on it, lol. thanks again
by smoky128
12 Feb 2008, 18:10
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 740 GLE 16 Valve_high_idle_thoughts??
Replies: 6
Views: 746

ya i checked the hoses cant see anything, and the accordion hose thing seems okay, im gona have to buy one of those books to locate the idle speed motor, thanks again
by smoky128
12 Feb 2008, 17:54
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 Volvo 740GLE. hard starting after sitting in the cold
Replies: 3
Views: 2711

I changed the coolant temp censor recently because it showed up as a code. As for the fuel pressure check flow valve and the cold starting injector no i never changed them, or know where they are for that matter, lol, im new to volvos im more of a GM guy. I dont know how crimping the fuel line helps...
by smoky128
12 Feb 2008, 13:06
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 Volvo 740GLE. hard starting after sitting in the cold
Replies: 3
Views: 2711

1990 Volvo 740GLE. hard starting after sitting in the cold

Ok so my car has about 240,000 klicks on it, new fuel pump trunk and inline, new mass air flow censor, and i forgot the name but it has to do with the fuel, its this round silver piece that its in the engine bay and it controls fuel that new too. The problem that im having is that if it sits overnig...
by smoky128
10 Feb 2008, 21:20
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 740 GLE 16 Valve_high_idle_thoughts??
Replies: 6
Views: 746

k but the thing is that when i turn the car on at first like after its been sitting for a while it idles normal, then after it warms up a bit, it just kicks in.. so you think its still what you said im youre previous post??
by smoky128
09 Feb 2008, 23:34
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 1990 740 GLE 16 Valve_high_idle_thoughts??
Replies: 6
Views: 746

1990 740 GLE 16 Valve_high_idle_thoughts??

Hi everyone, im a new member, but this is my second volvo Ok so i currently own a 740 GLE. bought it a few months ago. I had to replace the oxygen sensor and the in-tank pump which cost me like 600 from the dealer. Before i replaced the oxygen sensor the car was running horrible. but now the only pr...