Early Volvo XC90 Traction Control Systems
If your customer gets a message that says something like “ANTI-SKID TEMPORARILY OFF” or “DTSC SPIN CONTROL OFF,” one of the major safety systems on that Volvo is not working.
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Author: Volvo TechTips
Volvo TechTips Fall/Winter 2019
In this issue: All Wheel Drive Vehicles • Intake Air Leaks • Replacing Alternator on a Volvo XC90 V-8 • High Mileage Volvos
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High Mileage Volvos
The bulk of the Volvos you are working on today are pre-2014 and the times, they are a-changing.
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Replacing Alternator on a Volvo XC90 V-8
Alternators have been charging vehicle batteries for many years, and charging systems have changed through the years as well. We will talk about one specific model, the Volvo XC90 V-8 engine type.
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Volvo Intake Air Leaks: Common Causes, Symptoms and Fixes
Whatever name you use for this problem, it all means the same thing — air leaking into the intake system behind the air mass sensor is not being properly measured and calculated for.
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Volvo All Wheel Drive Vehicles
Volvo has been making all wheel drive vehicles for over 20 years now.
Wow! Has it been that long?
Volvo TechTips Summer 2019
In this issue: Auxiliary Belt Service • Cooling Systems • Fuel Systems • Moonroof/Sunroof Service, Diagnosis and Repair • and more
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Volvo Sunroof Case Study: 2007 V50 WAgon with Sunroof Stuck in the 80 Percent Closed Position
The driver of this 2007 Volvo V50 brought the car into the shop with the sunroof stuck in the partially opened position.
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Volvo Moonroof/Sunroof Service, Diagnosis and Repair
Sunroof work is not for everyone; in a lot of cases, it can be more of an art than a science.
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Electronic Throttle Module (ETM)
Let’s go over failure symptoms, how to clean, and how to replace an Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) in a Volvo.
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