Thanks for the links. I'll take a look. I just filled up the tank. I really don't know how long it sat, maybe a few months. I am basing this from my observation of the tail pipe , where no exhaust residue was evident. It is puzzing, because it idles just fine with no hesitation while accelerating, a...

Bill...OK on the switches. I have a new machanic locally who is dying to work on this car, including the replacing the master switch for about $100. Not sure what that is in pounds these days. I wanted him to check my timing belt, and said I am good for about a year or so. I am really more concerned...

Thanks, Bill. I found some very good electrical CRC QD electronic cleaner that I sprayed down through the top, and between the control switches, without removing the unit. The master control on the driver's side controls both front and back windows, and it did improve the operation quite a bit, yet ...

I bought a 1992 240 last week that I think had been sitting for a good while. I am having problems with all four power windows where they work off and on and they are not reliable to open or close. I checked the fuse and cleaned the connection and that seems OK. Could there still be some other wirin...

I am happy to report that the new mechanic diagnosed and solved my problem...really clogged master cylinder and old brake fluid. So brakes work fine now. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Living in a small town, I am very limited with who can work on foreign cars, but I think I found a place specializing more in European cars that will do better with Volvos. Mechanic will assess the situation, but he thinks already that the problem has more to do with the master cylinder. I think he ...

Thanks to all, Yes, he did open the bleeder nipples and this is where the fluid came from. I also found out that he used the manual method and did not power flush. Before I had the brakes done, I had good brakes, and needed the discs replaced because of wear and braking vibration. Thinking back, I d...

Thanks for replying, Bill. I am relaying spotty information from the mechanic. I am not sure how the brake fluid initially came through the brakes lines. I assume this is normal when the old pads are removed, that there is some spillage. Even the service manual mentions that. What I understand is th...

Thanks for replying, Bill. I am relaying spotty information from the mechanic. I am not sure how the brake fluid initially came through the brakes lines. I assume this is normal when the old pads are removed, that there is some spillage. Even the service manual mentions that. What I understand is th...

Have a 91, 240 with ABS and 290,000 miles. Had brakes and discs replaced, then both front brakes would not bleed and were not making metal contact. Some brake fluid flowed out when old pads were removed. Mechanic, not that familiar with Volvos, tried flushing all four brakes with little to no succes...