James

I've noticed this also. Some of the "simpler?" maybe redundant questions go unanswered. Maybe something like a forum that has the basic answers to questions like "How to reset Service Light" for all cars. I see this one question constantly.

Maybe I'm asking too much from the people who run this site, but maybe another FAQ forum for models other than 700/900 might help. I have the slightest idea how much work this would entail but it might eliminate the millionth time someone asks about the wheel lug torque limits for instance.

My two cents anyway.

Thanks

miker

"because some of the better trained and more experienced Volvo fans are getting a little tired of answering these simple questions that seem to come from people who want others to do the grunt work for them and not even bother to read their owner's manual or search the FAQ or archives?"

You should give some of the posters a pass bcause the search function for the archives hasn't always been working lately.

But it's also because many of us post from work (I have a rather non-linear work flow) and our day job has priority over something that's in the owner's manual, the VCNA online owner's manual, and also was answered 10 times in a similar post at the bottom of the page. Also, it's summer, the garden needs attending, the beach beckons, etc. etc. There's more activity on the board during a blizzard in February.

I don't respond to many posts because I don't know the answer.

As for a "Ligntning Rod" post, you need only post "Should I buy a ______?" and fill in: 960, SV90, XC, S70-AWD, V70R or 760 PRV V6 or 740GLE/B234F and there will be plenty of responses, even now in August.

-Punxsutawney Phil

'98 V70 T5M, 99k mi. remains inert on dealer's back lot.......

"or is it because some of the better trained and more experienced Volvo fans are getting a little tired of answering these simple questions that seem to come from people who want others to do the grunt work for them and not even bother to read their owner's manual or search the FAQ or archives?"


I can't speak for everyone here but although I own 2 740s, I rarely visit the RWD forum anymore. I repair mostly FWD Volvos daily now so I prefer to check into this forum but I don't read or try to answer the more basic questions as many are those than others here can easily answer or has been hashed out so many times before that I don't wish to discuss it anymore.
There's also occasional questions where without seeing the car, there's no simple answer (can get involved) or might require guessing and I'd rather not involve myself in either of those threads.