The bulk of the Volvos you are working on today are pre-2014 and the times, they are a-changing.
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Volvo TechTips offers technical repair knowledge for independent technicians on how to repair Volvo vehicles correctly and efficiently. Sponsored and brought to you by the parts department at your local wholesale dealer, Volvo TechTips features highly technical and specific diagnostic and repair information on a variety of vehicle systems – in an effort to support your every day and overall business success.
Feature Articles
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Volvo Fuel Systems
Volvo engines have been fuel injected for many years, but the fuel injection system has changed a bit. We will go over different systems used through the years, how to maintain these systems, and the various problems that might occur.
Volvo Cooling Systems Service and Repair
Keeping this system free of dirt, debris, and rust is imperative.
Auxiliary Belt Service on Volvo S16 (Short Six) Engines
You may remember the day that you first opened the hood on one of these newer Volvos equipped with the 3.0L or the 3.2L (SI6) six cylinder engine.
