Questions tagged [volvo]
Swedish carmaker known for solidly built cars and early adoption of safety features.
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Temporary coolant smell in cabin when turning on A/C
I noticed that my car (2012 Volvo C30 T5) tends to get a coolant smell in the cabin for about 15-30 seconds, as soon as I turn on the air conditioning. It does not manifest when only the blower fan ...
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Do propshafts with CV joints have any rotational orientation to them with respect to the parts they bolt into at each end?
I'm facing replacing my propshaft on this 2005 Volvo XC90 AWD and I'm looking at the 6 bolts that connect the CV joint to this flange on the rear haldex as well as the front bevel-gear / angle gear. ...
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2004 Volvo S40 2.4i, Engine Service Urgent
I just recently bought this S40 about a month ago and has been fine,the last couple days, the idle has been a little rough but no issues, I started the car and Engine Service Urgent popped up with a ...
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Flaky speedometer on 1998 volvo s70 - but works perfectly with spare wheel on front left
Unlike this similar sounding issue, I discovered that my speedo works 100% perfectly when the front wheel is replaced by the spare wheel (from under the floor in the trunk) - a discovery that was due ...
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12 volvo s60 t6 starting to misfire once upto temp
Please help! I have a 2012 Volvo s60 t6. I found the car misfiring #2. I looked and found a ripped PCV diaphragm. Replaced and car ran fine for 4 days. Today driving it up to temp and started ...
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Recurring code P2196, but seemingly OK oxygen sensor, on 2012 Volvo C30
My 2012 Volvo C30 T5 has been having a recurring engine code P2196 (O2 Sensor Stuck/Biased Rich) for some time now. It has popped up on four or five separate occasions. I usually clear it, but one ...
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Volvo V40 EGR error, despite clean and valve replace!
I have a 2015 Volvo V40 D2, who's EGR system was clogged up with soot around 6 months ago (I bought it second hand at around 27000 miles a year ago). Warranty covered replacement of EGR valve and ...
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Sound Identification--need help identifying mystery gear noise from a 2005 XC90
Recently this 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD, AW55-50 started to make this burring whine noise as the vehicle shifts into 2nd gear. As the car revs up and ultimately shifts into 2nd the noise occurs with ...
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Timing belt replacement
We picked up a 2006 Volvo s60 from a friends mother. It only had 22k miles when we got it. It had sat idle outside for 3 years prior to us getting it. We changed all fluids, brakes and tires. It’s ...
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Automatic Car cannot drive forward, but will move in Reverse
Hey so my car was serviced last Wednesday, got an oil change and replaced the brake rotors and pads. And it was driving fine all of Thursday and then for whatever reason late Friday the car would ...
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Volvo V60 T5 service schedule
I am looking to buy a second hand Volvo V60 2021. Before I make the trip to the dealer I would like to know what is the normal service maintenance schedule for this model?
It seems it has been ...
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Volvo C70 camshaft position sensor
I have a Volvo C70 convertible with a 2.4L turbo. It was showing the code P0340 on the scanner. I bought the new camshaft position sensor; the housing broke while I was removing the old one. Bought ...
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Cat converter goes bad
Volvo S60 fuel pressure sensors replaced, 500 miles later my catalytic converter started smelling awful. Is there a connection?
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Volvo V50 1,6 Diesel acceleration problem and total stop
I own a Volvo V50, 1,6 Diesel. Just yesterday I experience this problem. When accelerating the motor does not respond fast enough and after a minute it stops totally. It’s -8 C. Can it be the cold ...
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Volvo v60 Shake when shifting to D
I recently bought a 2012 V60 D3, the whole car shake when I shift from P to D. After some research online they say it's a Design flaw with Aisin transmission that cause an internal leak. Does anyone ...
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