Volvo TechTips Fall Winter 2016
In this issue: Misfire Diagnostic Strategies and Repairs… • Everyday Service • Pattern Failures, Part 2 • Shiftless? • Windshields
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Author: Volvo TechTips
Do It Right When Replacing the Windshield!
Proper windshield replacement calls for the right tools, techniques, and replacement glass
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Shiftless? Volvo Automatic Transmission Service, Diagnosis and Repair
Transmission problems may or may not actually be transmission problems.
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Volvo Misfire Diagnostic Strategies and Repairs With or Without ECM Codes
Diagnosing Volvo misfires is not much different from the way you diagnose other cars, you just have to know what to look for. The most important thing you need when diagnosing a Volvo or any other car is the right information.
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Volvo Pattern Failures, Part 2 – As the Odometer Turns
Here are some service issues
that turn up frequently.
Volvo Everyday Service
Careful attention to routine maintenance can greatly extend the life of your customer’s Volvo.
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Volvo TechTips Summer 2016
In this issue: Aging Vehicles • Crankcase Breathers are Critical • VIDA for the Independent Shop • CVVT Timing Belt Service
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Ghost in the Wheel: Diagnosing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Problems After a Collision
Learn how collision impact to the wheel speed sensor, the tone ring, or the wiring that transmits rotational speed data from the wheel to the ABS control module can “confuse” the computer, and what collision repair technicians should do about it.
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Transmission Control Software Update
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) should be among your very first resources when servicing a vehicle.
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Not So Simple Anymore: Volvo Timing Belt Service with CVVT
Continuously Variable Valve Timing makes a big difference in the efficiency of Volvo engines, but it also complicates service procedures.
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