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by Sidewinder
22 Dec 2008, 12:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 3242

Re: Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem

Thank you everyone for your help. In this case it appears to be a fairly easy process to swap out the heater motor. I am willing to risk limited success on a 30min job to save $200 in parts. I would have a much different view if this were a job like the AC condenser or a heater core. Besides there i...
by Sidewinder
19 Dec 2008, 10:17
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Cooling fan won't turn on - wiring issue??
Replies: 12
Views: 4729

Re: Cooling fan won't turn on - wiring issue??

Test or replace the temp sensor. If that does not solve the problem then you may have a problem like I had. My fan was doing the same thing. I found the ground wire in the factory harness was bad. I cut the ground a few inches from the plug and ran a new heavy gauge ground wire to a good chassis gro...
by Sidewinder
19 Dec 2008, 09:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 3242

Re: Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem

Thanks. Sounds like I will start with a blower motor. At least it sounds like I have a little time. I can look around the junk yards for a replacement.
by Sidewinder
18 Dec 2008, 20:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 3242

Re: Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem

The noise sounds like a whirring like a bad bearing. Kind of like when you turn on a fan with a dry bearing, noise on startup but then clears up. Only problem here is that the noise is the same regardless of fan speed or vehicle speed. Seems to make the sound when accelerating. I was wondering if ma...
by Sidewinder
18 Dec 2008, 12:52
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem
Replies: 17
Views: 3242

Man It's Cold Out** Heater Problem

I am hearing this sound I think from the heater. It sounds a little like a bearing in the fan motor or something. Here is the weird part. It only does it when the car is accelerating. Once I level off and cruise no noise. If I turn off the whole HVAC system then no noise at all. Car runs great. Turn...
by Sidewinder
14 Aug 2008, 17:04
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Plastic Headlights?
Replies: 2
Views: 599

Plastic Headlights?

My headlight lenses are glass and broken. Has anyone had any experience with the plastic replacements? Are they as bright? More durable then the factory glass ones? I need to replace mine but don't want to waste my money on something I will not be happy with.
by Sidewinder
06 Aug 2008, 15:49
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: No FAN
Replies: 9
Views: 1424

I just solved a very similar problem with my car. Fan and AC would work fin for a little while then other times would not work at all. I spent a lot of time trouble shooting to find that I had 2 problems. I found that my fan relay was getting hot and braking the connection. I replaced the relay and ...
by Sidewinder
27 Jul 2008, 21:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Almost Overheated Today!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

Ok I figured it out so I thought I would share the results. I did a lot of testing. I removed the fan from the car and tested it on the bench worked fine. I put it back in the car and turned on the AC and the fan started running. I took it for a spin and it started getting hot again. I took it back ...
by Sidewinder
21 Jul 2008, 13:39
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo Wheel Question
Replies: 1
Views: 482

Volvo Wheel Question

Will rims and tires from a 98-2000 70 Series, models C, S, V, or XC fit correctly on my 95 850? I bought the car with 2 bent wheels. While it is still drivable it would be nice to get a good set on it. I found a set of 4 in great shape with tires that have 80% tread. He is asking $375. Is this a goo...
by Sidewinder
17 Jul 2008, 20:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Almost Overheated Today!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

I jumped the two red wires tonight and nothing happened. I tested the power and there was power there. Sounds like a bad fan to me thanks for the advice. I will round one up in the junk yard this weekend. There is not any difference between a non-turbo fan and a turbo fan is there?

Thanks