I also realized through further investigating, that the worst areas on my ETM were the areas most used in stop and go traffic. It seems logical to see a worn out differencial on the lower ends of the...

Hello,
I have the same problem. Howard helped diagnose that it was my ETM. If you know someone close to you that can do an ETM test using the Volvo diagnostics tool, it might help. If you want to...

ok. I saw Howard on Sat. He used the VIDA Dice to check over my Volvo. We changed out the MAF with a solid working unit. It still missed and shuddered.

Howard checked the ETM itself using a test...

I have the same issue. I found if i hold the handle a certain way it works. Have you noticed the same?

I was told by the volvo dealer that both front drive shafts are loose. I asked if it was loose where it mated to the tranny. They said no. I was quoted $499. Per shaft. Autozone quoted me $60 and...

How hard was the changeover?

They should do the code check and clear for free under Volvo Service For Life program. The software upgrades i had done with the 15000 miles service package.

Hey all. I had a funny thing happened at the Volvo dealer. They literally told me they didnt know if they did a tranny software update. I will never try the volvo dealer in lynnwood again.

I went...

I know this will sound crazy but it worked for me.

I had a car given to me by a friend who was fed up with it. It had similar issues. I changed the oil and replaced 1 quart of oil with a quart of...

Thanks Astro. I will need to do my belt.

On the 03 that wont start, how was the fuel pressure? Have you been able to look at the coils?

I have an 01 XC and i need to replace the bushings in the front suspension. The struts can be issues and they are not hard to replace if needed. I took mine to Volvo for a check engine light. They...

Hello,
I would suggest considering JRL and Astro14 suggestion. From what i have read in the many posts throughout this forum, these guys know their stuff. I have been helped by the ideas and...

Im nee to volvos. I had several cars that did the same. It turned out the timing belt stripped or broke.

I dont know if volvos have the same system (that the valves and pistons wont touch) if the...

Thanks guymon. Awesome

What was the part number from "fcpgroton"? I cant seem to find it.

I may try to swap out the MAF from another car just to check and see if it is the problem.

I will do another drain and fill...

Walter,
Check the fluid level. I have found, through reading numerous posts here, that these cars are very a particular about fluid levels. If fluid is needed, be careful to use the correct oil...

All they said wasvthat there were old misfire codes. They showed me the printout. They recomended changing the plugs. I did using OEM. Plugs from volvo. $60 for 5 them. They didnt suggest anything...

Im new to volvos. But i have had 3 turbo cars. Have you checked the exhaust( cat, oil linez to turbo, tubing for the exhaust)? I had a car act the same, i found a bad cat, bent exhauast pipe that...

I forgot. The two types of grease i have used were cv joint grease and/or grease shot into u joints. Always worked for me.

I have always put a little grease on the splines on any car i have done. I have never had negative results using a little grease. Draining the tranny makes it easier to move around. But i am new to...

I took it to volvo under the VSFL program. They only found P0422 and old misfire codes. I saw the printout. They checked the cat and it was good. There were alot of misfire codes but all old.

Can...

Ok. I drained and filled the tranny. I changed the plugs. I changed the fuel filter. It has a new air filter from when i purchased it. I did not find any vacuum leaks. It still shudders while trying...

The steps i followed are as follows:
1) warm the car driving 30 minutes.
2) put it in drive for 10 seconds.
3) put it in reverse for 10 seconds.
4) put it in park and checked the level.

The...

The steps i followed are as follows:
1) warm the car driving 30 minutes.
2) put it in drive for 10 seconds.
3) put it in reverse for 10 seconds.
4) put it in park and checked the level.

The...

Ok, i changed the plugs with Volvo plugs. I drained the tranny and i put Castrol Transmax. It says its good for all Volvo applications.

I noticed that i pulled 3 bottles from the tranny and so i...