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Electrical power is everything. A networked Volvo needs all its parts running efficiently. When ALL of the codes can generate from electrical issues, where do you start? Today, more than ever, a healthy and fully functioning electrical system is one of the most...
Vehicle computer communications and wiring systems have grown more complex. Understanding these systems may help you in your next wiring diagnosis. Through the years, Volvo vehicles have changed not only in appearance and capabilities but also with the vehicles'...
The Volvo 5 cylinder engine has been the workhorse engine for many years, starting in 1993 with the 850 model in the U.S. The 850 went away in 1997 with the introduction of the S70 and V70 in 1998 and the XC70 in 1999.
Volvo is one of those brands that rarely sees the tow truck.
Volvo interior electrical systems are based on a network with a number of modules. We will talk about different Volvo interior electrical systems, what they do, and how to diagnose them using VIDA. We’ll also discuss how to diagnose early models without VIDA.
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.
The bulk of the Volvos you are working on today are pre-2014 and the times, they are a-changing.
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.
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 has been making all wheel drive vehicles for over 20 years now.
Wow! Has it been that long?
