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by jeffsws
21 Dec 2022, 04:36
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Ambient temperature sensor "LO"
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Ambient temperature sensor "LO"

Yes, I have the rotate switch. No difference when switching between different settings. I rechecked the wires for voltage and now both have around 5V when the key is on. I was testing incorrectly before and that is why it showed 0. So this tells me the sensor has to be broken, despite all three of t...
by jeffsws
20 Dec 2022, 06:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Ambient temperature sensor "LO"
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Ambient temperature sensor "LO"

Thank you for the reply. I checked voltage and there was nothing. I did manage to test for continuity in both wires. I probed the green connector at the cluster and was able to find both wires. So the wires are not broken at least, so a power issue? Everything else work in the cluster... I found thi...
by jeffsws
20 Dec 2022, 00:54
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Ambient temperature sensor "LO"
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Ambient temperature sensor "LO"

Hello. The outside temperature is displaying "LO" in the dash. Which I believe stands for "lost output." I've tested the thermometer (and two others I have spare) with a multimeter and they work. When it's cold it rises, and warms drops. My guess that the problem is one, or both,...
by jeffsws
14 Nov 2021, 04:05
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Lower Steering U-Joint Torque Specs
Replies: 11
Views: 1523

Re: Lower Steering U-Joint Torque Specs

Why did you replace it? I'm thinking mine needs replaced as well but curious as to what your systoms were?
by jeffsws
10 May 2021, 00:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Creaking driver seat- P80
Replies: 12
Views: 1293

Re: Creaking driver seat- P80

I don't have a solution but have the exact same issue - only it's the passenger seat. It's all you hear when someone is sitting there.
by jeffsws
11 Sep 2020, 01:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 Steering column question
Replies: 9
Views: 1200

Re: 850 Steering column question

Do you also feel these steering kicks when turning slowly?
by jeffsws
25 Aug 2020, 12:44
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What did you do to your Volvo today?
Replies: 11817
Views: 1380453

Re: What did you do to your Volvo today?

You could actually get the abs sensors out? Never had luck doing that... at least without destroying them.
by jeffsws
19 Aug 2020, 14:07
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Purge control solenoid valve noise
Replies: 3
Views: 1010

Re: Purge control solenoid valve noise

I was testing mine recently with a 9 volt battery and it clicks when it opens, but I'd be very suprised if you would hear that when the engine is running.
by jeffsws
10 Aug 2020, 04:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 V70- What should I do while the engine is out of the car ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2894

Re: 98 V70- What should I do while the engine is out of the car ?

I would also clean up the engine bay now that it's empty. Oil, dirt, rust etc...