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    Thanks for the info. I was hoping that particular...

    Thanks for the info. I was hoping that particular area of the car had some history of failure in regards to the coolant. I guess I'll need to get under the car after I have turned it off and try to...
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    Leaking Coolant

    I have coolant leaking out somewhere near the front left tire. I looked at the expansion tank and it looks fine, as does the line coming from the tank. The leak only seems to occur when I have been...
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    Thanks for the info all, do you think I can order...

    Thanks for the info all, do you think I can order one of those online?
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    Dry rotted hose

    Not sure which hose I need to buy. I have a 2000 V70 XC. The hose is located on the front right of the engine compartment, connecting the black box (in front of the power steering nozzle) to the...
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    Cam position sensor

    Has anyone replaced one of these? How difficult is it?

    Thanks for any advice.
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    An additional question about readers. Are there...

    An additional question about readers. Are there differences in what in what can be read between model years? I recently had a CEL light on, and the my independent mech. said they could read the...
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    ^ agreed. The costs to connect to VADIS (I think...

    ^ agreed. The costs to connect to VADIS (I think I'm using the correct terms) is so high that most indies just don't have the money to offer the service.

    I use two different indies and the dealer....
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    This seems to be a new trend. Do you get the...

    This seems to be a new trend. Do you get the feeling it's tied to usage or age? I'm trying to get a feel for what's next with this car.

    Thanks
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    Transmission software update will make all the...

    Transmission software update will make all the difference. AutoZone will read your OBD for free.

    Someone else might want to add additional info, but if the software update hasn't been done yet, a...
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    Has anyone used the letter on matthewsvolvosite? ...

    Has anyone used the letter on matthewsvolvosite? Did you just cut and paste into Word or some other word processor?

    BTW, what is the new software upgrade going to accomplish? I thought the...
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    Multiple module replacement post

    My 00 XC frustrates me more and more everyday. I've owned 3 Volvos, with an 850 being the cream of the crop in terms of reliability. I sold it with 260,000 having replaced nothing...I'd like to...
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    MAF - install questions

    I've pulled a P1171 code, from all the reading I've done it points to the Mass Air Sensor. I have a 2000 XC, I bought a used unit off of a 99 V70 turbo, serial numbers match. On to my question-
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    Windshield chips

    Has anyone used "Fix-a-windshield" to repair small chips?

    Thanks,
    Joel
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    Which engine? 2000 XC

    I assume the engine number is stamped somewhere on the body, can someone tell me where that is?

    Is the 5244 T the engine installed on the 2000 XC?


    Thanks in advance,
    Joel
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    Poster locations: North Carolina-Virginia

    Are any posters from North Carolina, specifically the Raleigh area?
    I'd be willing to contact businesses in Virginia or South Carolina also.

    I'm looking for salvage yards that would cater to...
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    Don, Thanks for the information. My CEL...

    Don,

    Thanks for the information.

    My CEL has been coming on and off over the past week or so. I assume this is the error code triggering the light. Which one of the symptoms stated would cause...
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    OBD Code P1171- what does it mean?

    I just pulled a P1171. The conversion chart says: Long Term Fuel Trim.

    I have no idea what that is or where to start looking for the problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Also,...
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    Beiner, Could this be your problem? Take a...

    Beiner,

    Could this be your problem?

    Take a look at this thread - post #6 :

    http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=35196
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    I should have clarified - 80 for a dealer install.

    My bad.
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    Bushing installed

    Beiner,

    I tightened as you suggested and will continue to check the bolt. Thanks for the information.

    The install was fairly straight forward, but the new bushing is much wider than the OEM...
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    Intermittant CEL - followup question

    Beiner,

    The light has not come on for the last two days. Do you have any inclination as to what may exhibit this behavior.

    Is there any history of a specific part causing a fault (failing) over...
  22. I think the dealer will quote you ~$80. You can...

    I think the dealer will quote you ~$80. You can buy one online and it may cost you $10-15 including shipping. The install is very easy.
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    Intermittent CEL light

    My CEL has just started coming on. Sometimes it will stay on for the whole day. The following day it will not come on.

    I assume that something is starting to fail. I haven't had the chance to pull...
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    Upper Torque Arm Bushing

    Has anyone replaced one? I've ordered one from IPD and am going to install myself. Their instructions say to tighten to 36 ft lbs.

    If you did install, did you tighten to those specs? What can I...
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    Poll: When I spoke with NHTSA, they commented that...

    When I spoke with NHTSA, they commented that their numbers show 66,000 for the failure point.

    It seems to me that ETM has overshadowed some of the other areas of concern such as: the ABS unit, the...
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