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by jgb
27 Aug 2009, 21:58
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 960 sedan 1997 65000mi check engine light on and runs rough
Replies: 4
Views: 954

Re: 960 sedan 1997 65000mi check engine light on and runs rough

You re correct. There are 6 coils and number 3 was not firing. I replaced it and the car runs great now. I just need to figure out how to get the check engine light out.
by jgb
27 Aug 2009, 21:35
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately
Replies: 10
Views: 6532

Re: volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately

After a little time the guage was doin the same thing so I replaced the sending unit and it works great thanks for the help
by jgb
27 Aug 2009, 08:41
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: 960 sedan 1997 65000mi check engine light on and runs rough
Replies: 4
Views: 954

960 sedan 1997 65000mi check engine light on and runs rough

This is my sons car and as he is driving he called to say check engine light on and car running rough. He pulled into a parking lot and waited for me. When I got there noticed engine running rough like is not running on all cylinders. I took it to autozone to have them try to pull code. they gave me...
by jgb
19 Aug 2009, 11:06
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Volvo 960 Ac question
Replies: 0
Views: 342

Volvo 960 Ac question

The Ac compressor was not running. I checked the fuse and it was blown. I replaced the fuse and in a minute or so it blew again. The Ac blows cold when the compressor is on.
by jgb
02 Nov 2008, 14:21
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately
Replies: 10
Views: 6532

Re: volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately

Just a follow up. I checked the resistance at the sending unit and it would vary depending on the position of the float. I put the sending unit back in the tank and filled up the tank and it measured full and it seems to be working properly. Maye it was not seated properly. I don't know. https://www...
by jgb
28 Oct 2008, 09:22
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately
Replies: 10
Views: 6532

Re: volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately

Bill thanks for replying. I bought the car for my son from a friend's mother. The car had set up without much use. The fuel pump was replaced. On the test you referred to, Do you access those wires at the sending unit or at the gauge? I have the sending unit out of the tank.
by jgb
26 Oct 2008, 19:35
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately
Replies: 10
Views: 6532

volvo 960 1997 fuel gauge does not measure accurately

I have pulled the sending unit and checked the gauge by making the float move in the sending unit. I t goes all the way to Full. But when i fill up gauge measures 3/4 or so. It is not accurate.

Does anyone have any ideas? :?: