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1988 Volvo Accessories Catalog

Part numbers, photos, and descriptions of everything Volvo made as accessories for 1988 in the North American market… accessories like wheels, cargo accessories, car covers, lights, even jackets,…

Post categories In Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo in Modern Culture: Trivia & History

RWD Volvos Have PNP Switch Flashing Arrows Too

MVS member Bob had the common flashing arrow light on the dash of his 1995 960. While looking at the wiring harness connector (8 sockets) that plugged into…

Post categories In ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Instrument Cluster, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo Transmission

SRS Diagnostic Codes for Volvo 240 and 700

The 960 and 940 after 1992 had SRS diagnostic capability using the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit in the engine compartment. The 1987 to 1992 7 series, the 1990 to 1991 2 series and the 1992 940 also had a diagnostic capability.

Post categories In Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Volvo 240, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo Safety

Fuel Pump Adventure, 1988 Volvo 760 Turbo

Before anyone asks why I don’t use new parts, I am on a low income budget and if I spend much on parts I eat less. But my friend owns a local junkyard (breaker) and I get to take any parts that I need as long as the parts are not something new that he has paid money for.

Post categories In Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90

Replace Control Arm Bushings

1992 740 Suspension Parts Numbers Andy Berry » I need to replace the control arm bushings. I asked a guy for an estimate and he said ‘upper? lower?…

Post categories In Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

Replace Fuel Filter on a Volvo 740 Tips

Ready to Replace Fuel Filter? I recently changed out the filter on my 240 which has the same set up. I had the thing in and out about…

Post categories In Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760

Timing Belt Replacement Tips Volvo 740

Here are some Timing Belt Replacement Tips Tips, notes and suggestions (with a graphic illustration!) on changing the timing belt on a Volvo 740. Good stuff by longtime…

Post categories In Engine, Timing Belt, Volvo 740 & 760

Bumpy gear change?

Are you having a Bumpy gear change? Bumpy gear change on automatic gearbox could be kick down cable and throttle linkage out of synch. Read More … Bonus!…

Post categories In Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo Transmission

760 Door Handle

Let’s talk about the 760 Door Handle There may come a time when you attempt to open your door and notice that the handle simply moves freely, without…

Post categories In Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior

740GL 1989 spark plug wire order

Let’s talk about this 1989 spark plug wire I recently replaced the distributor cap on my 1986. If you take off the distributor cap, you will see that…

Post categories In Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 740 & 760

89 Volvo 740 Random Stalls Ignition Failure

Experiencing Ignition Failure? Various Volvo 740 and 760 Stalling Fixes Example: Eventually found on a forum that the radio suppression relay solder joints were cracked. I re-soldered the…

Post categories In Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 740 & 760

How to use the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit.

Let’s talk about the On-Board Diagnostic unit OBD unit is in the engine compartment The Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940 and 960 cars from 1989, non-turbo…

Post categories In Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90