I solved my problem by simply cutting an acute angle on the tip of the vinyl siphon/suction hose. Then when I hit the obstruction I just rotated and bumped the hose and it went past. (I was concerned that there might be some anti-siphon device.) I pumped out 5 gal of 3 year-old gas, which actually d...

I have an '02 V70 wagon that has not been driven for 3 years. I need to drain the 1/2 tank of old fuel out of the car to see if it will crank. I have siphon hoses and an electric fuel pump with hoses and battery clips. I tried inserting a plastic tube down the gas filler but couldn't reach gasoline....

I let my '02 V70 wagon sit for several months without even starting it. During this time the battery completely discharged and stayed discharged for an unknown period. When I started the car last week, the battery would not hold a charge and had to be replaced. The car now runs about like it did bef...

So, the VIDA + DICE is a sort of Volvo-specific tool. I suppose you get a choice of either being generic and limited in what can be diagnosed or vendor-specific and able to do more things. The problem is that we currently have a Volvo, a Mercedes and a VW.

I've been watching some videos on modern auto diagnostics (vs. what I learned in the '60s) and it seems that you really need a real-time scan tool. One that will monitor readings as you make changes. For instance. If you have a MAP error code, you hook up and watch the voltage/pressure change on the...

On my 2002 V70 the cruise control button on the left side of the steering wheel is stuck down. I've tried gently sliding a thin card around the button with no results. Is there a way to remove and clean the button assembly. I'm afraid it might be tied up with the airbag system and don't want to bite...

This is probably a FAQ but I couldn't find it when I searched. I have a 2002 V70 with an annoying problem in the HU-613 audio system. It spontaneously and rapidly jumps modes: AM, FM, CD, Tape. It used to happen mostly when I hit a bump but now it happens very frequently. Is this a known problem? Is...

I have a 2002 V70 with a HU-613 audio system. I also have a few of the little 8 cm (3") CDs with personal music. I'd like to play them in the HU-613 but I'm afraid that the little CDs might get jammed in the works. Any CD player should be able to accommodate 8 cm CDs, as they were part of the o...

What kind were they? I've been using the Bosch Super Copper plugs for years, and never had any problems with them. Volvos do not like the Platinum plugs one bit, but that's the first I've heard of that happening. Sorry. They were what the computer at AutoZone listed for the car. I was looking for t...

First post her, so sorry if this is a common thread. Last Friday my 2002 V70 all at once started running very rough and the "check engine" light came on. Acted just like spark plugs or a bad coil. I pulled plugs 1 & 5 to check (no small task) and they looked OK to me. So I got it over ...