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Volvo S60 2010-2018: Why is my handbrake not working?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:10:58 -0700

My handbrake for the 2012 s60 is not working. How do l fix it?

Volvo XC90 SUV - 2000-2009: Why is not engaging gears.No drive no reverse

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:43:16 -0700

Car not driving when drive gear is engaged

1993-1997 Volvo 850: How do I change the blower motor resistor

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:13:11 -0700

blower motor wont work

⟐ Commented March 05, 2026 at 17:13 MST

Volvo S60 2010-2018: My water motor is not working

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:28:45 -0700

My water motor is not working

1998-2006 Volvo S80: How to assemble dashboard

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:53:21 -0700

How can I assemble the dashboard

⟐ Commented December 13, 2025 at 16:53 MST

Volvo XC90 SUV - 2000-2009: Dash gauges not working

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:14:21 -0700

Tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge

2007-2013 Volvo C30: satnav screen fails to rise, but closes ok?

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:54:38 -0700

My satnav screen is failing to rise from the dash top without a bit of help, but descends back into the dash top with no problems. Is there an easy fix for this?

Volvo S60 2010-2018: How do I pop the hood if the interior release is not working?

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:06:23 -0700

I went to pop the hood one day and the interior release no longer released the hood. Now how can I get it to rease? I need an oil change soon and to replace a headlight but the hood won't open.

⟐ Answered September 07, 2025 at 10:06 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: My hood don't open

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:03:02 -0700

Hello, how are you? My car's hood won't open! When I pull the internal lever, only one side of the hood locks releases, while the other remains stuck. Could someone help me?

⟐ Answer edited August 24, 2025 at 13:03 MST

1986-1993 Volvo 240: 1986 245 Volvo front strut housing diameter

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 06:03:33 -0700

Hello my name is Brian and I have a 1986 245 Volvo that I'm trying to replace the struts and springs.

I bought the springs and struts and have some challenges inserting the strut into the strut housing steps, related to diameters.

When I remove the strut I looked down into the strut housing and I see an "insert ring". Which reduces the diameter of the housing so I can't get the new strut down in it. (see images).

The original strut diameter is 1.56". The strut housing diameter is 1.59". 0.03" clearance, perfect fit.

All the struts I've purchased are ~1.68-1.71" inches in diameter. Too big to slide inside the 1.59", not even close.

However if the " insert ring" was removed, the inner diameter goes from 1.59" to 1.72".

With an inner diameter of 1.72" any of the new struts, would most likely fit in.

Question:

1) Does this insert need to be removed? if so What's the recommended way of removing it?

2) If this "insert ring" remains what is a recommended strut company to purchase the strut? I've bought three different ones KYB, Sachs (Boge), and one from AutoZone which I don't recall name brand.

At this point I think it would be easier to buy the entire fully loaded strut assembly for the left and right.

Do you'll sell the fully loaded strut assembly left and right for the 1986 245 Volvo?

Regards,

Brian

Volvo XC90 SUV - 2000-2009: Volvo XC90 2.5T Will Not Crank, Starter, Relay, Fuses All Good?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:04:32 -0700

All of a sudden with no warning stopped and would not crank, no immobilizer activated, just won't crank, had to have towed home, checked starter, jumping pin 87 to 30 cranked starter, so it is not starter, swapped starter relay, checked all fuses with meter, pulled halo to check connections, pulled apart ignition and sprayed electronic cleaner on contacts and connections, nothing has helped. Any suggestions on how to resolve this mystery.

⟐ Commented July 24, 2025 at 23:04 MST

2007-2013 Volvo C30: What does the CEM computer module do in a 2009 C30

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:58:20 -0700

I bought this car and the computer module was bypassed. The Volvo dealer wants to reinstall a new one. The car ran fine with the bypass. What would happen if I didn't replace it?

⟐ Commented July 22, 2025 at 8:58 MST

Volvo XC90 SUV - 2000-2009: Why the engine starting and run for couple second then shut off?

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:56:36 -0700

My car was hit the curb on passenger side and blow up the tire, replaced the tire but engine starting and run for couple second then shut off

Volvo: Why doesn't my door handle on the left passenger side not work.

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:20:37 -0700

My door handle on the left passenger side up front doesn't work when I pull from the outside, but works when I pull from the inside. The car is a 2002 Volvo xc70, please let me know how to fix it!!

1998-2006 Volvo S80: How do I repair a magneti marrelli throttle body?

Mon, 26 May 2025 05:50:05 -0700

01 v70 with the naturally aspirated 2.4L inline 5 the same available in an s80. Car has been a nightmare but has recently gone limp because TBM is not responding as it should. Wires are all intact and throttle position sensor good. Quoted 800 for new part alone at local shop. Would care to not throw 1000+ at the 24 year old 201k mile Volvo and looking to attempt to repair on my own.

Volvo XC90 SUV - 2000-2009: Cómo quitar la advertencia Star/Stop

Sun, 18 May 2025 01:02:32 -0700

Me sale una advertencia en la pantalla que dice fallo Star/Stop, cómo puedo quitarla

Volvo S60 2010-2018: Why does my A/C work inconsistently?

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:43:11 -0700

When it’s hot outside, and I turn my A/C on max cool, the air will blow hot for 10-12 minutes, and will not start cooling down until 10-12 minutes of driving. It’s very sporadic. But then ones it starts, if you stop at a red light, it will get hot again. The Freon pressure is normal/high. Any tips to troubleshoot?

1998-2006 Volvo S80: Why does My 1999 Volvo S80 crank but won't start?

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:15:51 -0700

My car acted like it was running out of gas, so I SHUT it off till I got gas in it. Now, it's cranking/turning over but won't start. What's wrong?

⟐ Answered March 09, 2025 at 8:15 MST

1995–2004 Volvo S40: V2005 Volvo s40 vehicle has no heat

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:14:41 -0700

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on how to fix my no heat issue. Ever since I've had the car its had mediocre heat, but now it's just cold. Sometimes if I rev the engine it gets warm, but not as hot as it should be.

Lat night, I flushed the system with water a few times, and used a chemical flush. I drove it with the water & flush in it for a few hours, and it had good heat, regardless of engine speed. I did overfill the coolant overflow a bit though, not sure if that makes any difference.

After I drained the chemical flush out and put the correct amount of coolant back in, I'm back to the same issue, except a little worse. I have pretty much zero heat regardless of engine speed. I hooked a scan tool up, and the CTS is reporting around 180F, but occasionally as hot as 225F. Temp gauge happily stays at operating temperature

With the flush in the system, the radiator hoses felt like a fully inflated tire. I could hardly squish them. With coolant, they're often lukewarm and easy to squish. If I squeeze them a few times, they get hot but only for a few minutes before returning to lukewarm. Top heater core hose is hot, bottom is cold.

I try bleeding air out of the cooling system, but the coolant boils before I can get all the air out. I put the cap back on before any can come out. Any advice? TIA

⟐ Answered January 18, 2025 at 17:14 MST

Volvo: Return of P0420 code?

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:25:59 -0700

Please note, I'm not car savvy, including lingo, nor can I really fix stuff myself when it comes to cars. So keep that in mind!

2008 Volvo S40 with 219,816 miles. Beginning in 07/2020, I began having a check engine light come on and off that was identified to be code P0420. In 03/2021, I finally got it fixed when my local mechanic replaced our catalytic converter. Looking at that invoice, they also replaced the exhaust gasket, upstream and downstream oxygen sensors and replaced spark plugs.

Fast forward to now. On 2/10/23, my wife mentioned our check engine light came on and it's still on as of this message. This past 2/14/23, I took it to Autozone to get the code read and he said it showed code P0420. The rep there asked if we got gas recently and I told him yes, my wife got it the previous day on 2/9/23. He recommended simply changing out the gas cap to fix the problem. This is interesting to me because all that time from 7/2020 - 03/2021 when I finally replaced the CAT, I had always suspected and wondered if it was simply a gas cap issue. But I read information online with others shooting this idea down and say it would show a different code for that, etc. Is this simply an easy fix with the gas cap since we just replaced the CAT, etc. just two years ago? But even if it is just the gas cap, did I replace the CAT, etc. for no reason at all? My wife has mentioned the car doesn't feel any different driving since the light came on, from the best she can tell.

If this has nothing to do with the gas cap, I'm so lost and have no idea how to fix this problem. So confused and frustrated.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

⟐ Answered October 30, 2024 at 18:25 MST