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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

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

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

Project: Volvo 760 Turbo- How do I replace fog lights?

760Towner writes: Does anyone have instructions for replacing the front fog light on a 1990 760 Turbo sedan? This car has two lights on each side. Larger low/high beam.…

Post categories In Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo 740 & 760

Steps for Replacing Ignition Switch in a 1990 Volvo 760/960

It’s quite easy to replace the switch in a 760 and 960 vehicle, it can get a little trickier in the 740/940 series because the ignition is dash-mounted.…

Post categories In Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo Keys, Remotes & Keyfobs

Volvo Maintenance FAQ for Volvo 7xx/9xx/90 Cars

Checkout this Volvo Maintenance FAQ This list was developed for the owners of Volvo 7xx/9xx series cars who are interested in maintenance tips that are not generally available…

Post categories In RWD General Information