http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=5901 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:59 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:59 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. I gots me the same problem with my wife's car right now, 1998 V70.....gotta jiggle the wheel a bit and the ignition module (and be patient!) So what about "lubing" it as you spoke of- where, how, what kind of lubricant???? Did you update the unit, or was that not necessary??? Any reply will be greatly appreciated!!! Mike http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1386800&rss=1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:55 GMT 1998 V70 GLT OK, so the AC system is leaking, as I got it filled up just in time for another crisp New England fall....only to wane! What component(s) can fail to incurr a leak....is there one thing that tends to fail more so than others in the system?? I just wanna be prepare for the expenses in fixing... Thanks- Mike! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1372474&rss=1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:06 GMT 1998 V70 GLT How direly necessary is the lower spalsh shield??? Wifey hit another parking lot curb and it ripped off mounting tab on one side....I see it may channel some air up on the drivers side, or does it???? Looks fine without it, although it is my intentions to "tool" it and re-install whence time permits Thanks a 'lot'.......Mike http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1369396&rss=1 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 10:35 GMT 1997 960...from reading other posts I see there is a single port to empty/fill. Assuming I have no leaks present- as it quit sometime last summer, what is the best over-the-counter refill kit sold, if atb all available, by retailers that I can relatively easily do myself and save some $$$ Any other info I need for success and or helpful tid-bits?? Thanks- Mike http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1362979&rss=1 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:28 GMT 1997 960...from reading other posts I see there is a single port to empty/fill. Assuming I have no leaks present- as it quit sometime last summer, what is the best over-the-counter refill kit sold, if atb all available, by retailers that I can relatively easily do myself and save some $$$ Thanks- Mike http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1362978&rss=1 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:26 GMT As you are obviously very fluent in the 850, V70, S70 models, might you elaborate a bit further, KlausC?!? http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1361301&rss=1 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:57 GMT 1998 V70 GLT In trying to evacuate and re-charge the AC system, a local mechanic could only locate the "low" port, just behind the passenger headlamps and left of the windshield washer reservoir, we looked and looked for the "high" port but to no avail..... Anyone now where that unit is located??? Its hot, wifey needs her AC!! Thanks- Mike!!! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1360748&rss=1 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:12 GMT 1997 GLT V70.....the fob for the power door lock/unlock disintegratd some time ago and it is time to replace it (as wifey got locked out, ask my 2 year old...) Is this something that needs to be re-programmed of sorts, or does data from the old unit need to be carried over, as it is long gone!!!! Dealer only item suppose??? Any reply greatly appreciated !!!! Sully http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1356473&rss=1 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:09 GMT 1997 960 will need shoes soon...can anyone offer me some tips, counsel, and or guidance??!! An the e-brake shoes?? Thanks so much.....at 177K I have sank enough into it and I will be taking over wifey's V0 soon, so cheap-0 fixes from here on.... Sully http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1356472&rss=1 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:00 GMT My 1997 964 failed its MA state inspection due to the lacking emergency brake... Two years ago it was pointed out to me to be addressed, so I did the adjustments behind/in the console, which seems maxxed out. What is the e-brake "tie in" to the rear wheel assembly, as that seems to be the issue now?! Are there "shoes" of sorts?? Saw the April 14 thread- but no help to me, right now anyhow! Any help greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks- Mike! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1345297&rss=1 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:51 GMT Just got the wifey's 1998 V70 GLT all squared away and again (gosh darnit!!) the CE light back on- this time due to, I firmly 99.99% beleive, the wheels spining in the New England snow & ice, as she did unfortunately...... Does such wheel spin cause the CE light to go on, as it did once on a 1995 855 Turbo we employed years ago?? And will disconnecting the battery for some time re-set the CE light- so as to avoid seeing the mechanic again.... Thanks- Mike http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1322867&rss=1 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:35 GMT Just got the wifey's 1998 V70 GLT all squared away and again (gosh darnit!!) the CE light back on- this time due to, I firmly 99.99% beleive, the wheels spining in the New England snow & ice, as she did unfortunately...... Does such wheel spin cause the CE light to go on, as it did once on a 1995 855 Turbo we employed years ago?? And will disconnecting the battery for some time re-set the CE light- so as to avoid seeing the mechanic again.... Thanks- Mike http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1322865&rss=1 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:35 GMT Alright Klaus, some more counsel sought here... Would such a clogged vacuum elbow cause a "Waste gate Cellinoid" (spelling?)code; a "lean" code for the Mass Airlflow sensor; and or a need to update/replace a throttle body..... This "info" came from a mechanic in the neighborhood who plugged it into his shop's diagnosis computer.....he doesn't do much with late Volvos and ythe parts were very $$$$ and we won't have the car much longer... Many thanks, again- Mike http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1322104&rss=1 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:31 GMT Neat, and scary, story there KluasC....I did post another note/question(s) prior to reding your 854T posting...I hope you can help me again! Mikey http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1321949&rss=1 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:39 GMT Hi KLAUSC.....thank you for repsonding!!!! Wife's 1998 V70 GLT...164K. The only vacuum hose I could access (as a driveway novice!) come from down and beind the engine somewheres and linked into just below and left of the exhaust manifold....but upon pulling the cracked elbow off and blocking block inlet hole with my finger car did run poorly!!?? Is this a vacuum line that you had in mind, among others, and could you be more specific to any others that might contribute to the problems? What is this vacuum line called and what does it do and why and how, etc??? Can I replace that with any similar thickness hose from ADAP/NAPA or is that a dealer only OEM elbow?? After the initial crisis I driven it a few times, problem(s)seem(s) to occur when well warmed up and coming inot stop & go traffic- hhhmmm??? Thanks so much- Mike mikesullyvan@yahoo.com http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1321947&rss=1 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:32 GMT OK, now that I have your attention- and thank you very much...my wife's car has some "major" issues!!! 1998 V70 GLT, 164K, hers since 99K, no abuse to speak of.... I endured some 45 minutes of stop and go (SlOW!) trafic due to the snow here in New England and shopping madness- so I had some tire spining.... When we got to plaza the car was weak, minimal power, she then stalled out, but I got her up and running and found parking spot- with more stalling, but we got her in.....thought I would have to push it, so wifey backed it in-and I am pretty certain that I saw some black smoke from the exhaust, and then there was that nasty "rotten eggs" smell- hhhmmm??!!?? Well we shopped quite a bit and she cooled off, we had no phone-a-friends avail on Saturday nite, so we prayed for miracle and drove it home- no problem!!! Just out of curiousity I drove it Sunday morning, yep, a power loss followed by stalling..... It has a new cap/rotor/wires just 3 weeks ago, and no codes were present... I know, I know- it can be an array of things, but maybe someone has experienced these symptoms??!!?? Might this be turbo/exhaust/ catalytic issue- is there correlation?? Many thanks- Mike! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1320876&rss=1 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:09 GMT "Condition Black!" my 1997 960 with 163,000. I am pretty certain that yet another ignition coil has gone- as she be running lousy over 30 mph...I already had one replaced at 154K, back in April, and I gather that all the coils will go at one time or another, hopefully later.... So what does replacement of each coil entail, can I do it with my basic tools and some patience??? And the plugs too?? Mike http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1317062&rss=1 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:16 GMT In prepping for the winter here in MA I cleaned up the battery terminals... ..and it has been awhile, so what is recommeneded to apply to the posts/terminals- will a simple Vaseline suffice??? Thanks- Mike http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1314870&rss=1 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:17 GMT How easy, or difficult!, are these updates on a 1998 V70 GLT, 2.4 I believe- as wifey has the car at work. Are they do-able with the basic tools, knowledge, and patience..... We're ready for newer one soon, so I have been putting off the manual/book purchase- but I got one for my 960 though..... Any input will be greatly appreciated! Thanks alot-Mike! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1313550&rss=1 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:08 GMT So I got that IPD unit you suggested...where did you mount the wiring "pod" on your wagon? And no in-line fuse came with it, so what amp fuse link did you use?? Is the 1998 V70 a 2 or 3 wire system, as asked in the directions??? THnaks Mikey http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1291113&rss=1 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:40 GMT 1997 960....AC is blowing not too cold as of late...anything off the shleves at the parts stores available to re-charge it, and hopefully, cheaply!!$$!! Oh yeah, and how is it actually done?!? Sully in Mass.! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1287625&rss=1 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 16:44 GMT 1998 V70- FWD.....gonna be pulling a light weight pop-up camper and I need to install a trailer hitch soon....has anyone "been there, done that!" lately and can offer me some advice and counsel as to what brand/type is optimal, other than the $440 Volvo unit the dealer offers!! In calling around I am told that it is a simple "bolt-on" application of 4 bolts- is this really true?? And how about wiring this unit for the brakes/directionals/back-up?? Any other issues of concern I should be aware of?? Thanks a lot- Sully!!! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1287622&rss=1 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 16:37 GMT A family member has found a "V70-XC" they fell in love with- I was talked out of buying one of those by some trusted indy mechanics some time ago to buy V70 FWD due to potential pricey $$ repairs of the AWD system and the driveshaft, and some other concerns that now escape me.... Might someone (unbiased of course) kindly elaborate on the cons/pros of buying this model, and or set me straight on why they should buy it other than it isa VOLVO, its cool looks, and AWD... Thanks- Mike! http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1265741&rss=1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:56 GMT 1997 960 sedan 148K...time for me to get my annual MAssachusetts inpection sticker...I got hammered on emissions and CE light last year, so it will be safety only this year- I think...maybe! Having spent so much they simply noted the "weak" parking brake and urged me to have it fixed- heck, it an automatic guys??!! I think DEWFPO offered me counsel, but I didn't act on it... So are they adjustable? Or how do I determine if it is actually broken? There is minimal resistance, and the light does go on and off with movement... Help!!!!!!! Many thanks- Mike http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1262415&rss=1 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:50 GMT 1997 960 sedan.....passenger seat power not working at all, and for who knows how long...the #8 fuse is OK, as are the other elecgtrical items corresponding to the fuse- mirrors and some lights I think....and nothing obstructing the track(s) and no wires appear damaged! So people, what else could be the problem here or where should I begin to try and repair it??!! As always gang, many thanks for your helpful suggestions and input..... Mike http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1240005&rss=1 Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:02 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/