hi, just an update on this. the car was in storage over xmas break so I couldn't do anything. the relay change didn't fix it, but an IPD solenoid bypass plate did. when I took off the solenoid, the wiring at the solenoid itself appeared damaged, so that was probably the issue. therefore a new soleno...

hi, sorry to butt in here, but it might be worth mentioning a few things. The OP is from Australia, and the sort of cars that are being compared to generally are 6 cylinders in the region of 3.8 to 4 litres, as being ' acceptable' for a P plater to drive. So a 240 auto will feel sluggish. Keep In mi...

that's the thing with second hand cars, you don't know what the previous owners were up to. the 940 I got my daughter recently ' had new front brakes', of course when I checked them they needed both pads and discs ! a radiator problem can quickly turn into a transmission problem, especially if plain...

hi,
I would check in tank fuel pump and idle air valve if you have not already done so.
regards

hi, saw no replies, so I thought I might comment for you. the airbox seems to have been modified by screwing the flap in the cold air position, pic 1. that's a good thing in my opinion, but I don't know where you live. so the flex hose that's missing on the bottom small outlet is ok ( it goes to the...

thanks, I was thinking about this as I woke up this morning ( I am down under ), and realized that the button on the shifter does 2 things, it drops the car back to third, and also cuts out the lock up function. so maybe the relay has 2 separate functions hidden inside it. and in this case its the t...

hi, if you haven't already checked it, try the idle air control valve. if its not the problem, cleaning it wont hurt. my sons 940 had all sorts of rev control problems until the IACV was cleaned. also it wouldn't hurt to clean inside the throttle body. the other 2 things I found are common , are a d...

hi, been a while since I was here. my Sons 940 has been so good, I just got a similar one for my daughter. these cars are the best ! anyway, my sons 940 which has AW71 transmission, has recently developed a strange issue. he and the car are 1000km ( 600 miles) away from me, so I am going by his diag...

hi, just cast my vote, to bump up the Aussie numbers. Cmon aussie ! im from Bundaberg, in Queensland. ( sort of like florida, only upside down, and with far less people ) my volvo garage is- 1998 v70 ( my father uses ), 1992 940 that is now my sons, and my wifes 2007 xc90, which she lets me drive wh...

hi, as my username implies, i am in Bundaberg. not too far north of Sydney ! i maintain 3 volvos, xc90, v70, and 940 for all i get parts from IPD, and advice and info from MVS. for stuff thats too tricky or me, i still do the same with the parts and info, but then take the lot to my local trusted me...