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by msafire
24 Oct 2011, 08:54
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: V70 XC Wagon Broken Hose, What is It?
Replies: 6
Views: 1194

V70 XC Wagon Broken Hose, What is It?

VOLV) 1999 V70 XC AWD
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Can anyone tell me what hose this is that is broken on my car? As you can see I have a temporary "band aid" repair until I identify and order the part.
by msafire
24 Oct 2011, 08:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1999 Volvo V70 Transmission Issues
Replies: 8
Views: 9250

Re: 1999 Volvo V70 Transmission Issues

Figured out the solenoid S1 and S2 are the same. Thanks. Let us know how your tranny is doing. My car is getting the solenoid upgrades and flush so will see if that works for me as similar problem with low power when shifting gears ( mine is from going to lower to higher in stop and go traffic but f...
by msafire
24 Oct 2011, 08:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Transmission trouble? OR that ETM defect?
Replies: 3
Views: 985

Re: Transmission trouble? OR that ETM defect?

Thanks BE and j Friend ran codes and here is what I have: P0751 shift solendoid P1618 MIL ON I have ordered all three solenoids for this car S1/S2 and the third ( which I forget what called technically but I think is the shift solenoid) THANKS TO THIS FORUM figuring out what is needed ( aware it lik...
by msafire
15 Oct 2011, 16:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 Transmission saga continues/ blinking arrow
Replies: 21
Views: 7461

Re: 850 Transmission saga continues/ blinking arrow

Mike, Read your info on your solenoid replacement and then this thread . I have a 1999 V70XC with trouble with that light on and a diagnostic reading " transmission manufacture defect" and then "Solenoid" but frankly don't know if the reading indicated more specific which solenoi...
by msafire
01 Oct 2011, 08:58
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1999 Volvo V70 Transmission Issues
Replies: 8
Views: 9250

Re: 1999 Volvo V70 Transmission Issues

I read that there is a software upgrade which may improve transmission preformance. Apparently the software on this Volvo was designed intentionally to kick the tranny into neuetral when idling which in theory was a great idea to improve mileage, but in practical reality didn't work well and resulte...
by msafire
14 Dec 2010, 03:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Transmission trouble? OR that ETM defect?
Replies: 3
Views: 985

Transmission trouble? OR that ETM defect?

I have that CHECK ENGINE light that has been on for some time on my 1999 V70 XC AWD. I have continued to drive as a couple of mechanics told me I can; however I now need to pass the VA Emissions Inspections to renew my car's registration. * This car had alot of issues and repairs made to it. I was t...