The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for Volvo started with the 1987 Volvo. This system consisted of some with dual air bags and a crash sensor.
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
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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
High Mileage Volvos – Automatic Transmission Plastic Shifter Parts Wear
Over the years of hot and cold temperatures, use, and abuse, some of the automatic transmission plastic shifter parts can wear and crack.
Volvo Heater Cores
Heater core replacement has come a long way from the early 1970s and 1980s. The days of removing the complete dash board have gone away. Through the years Volvo engineers have made it easier to install a heater core in the newer Volvos.
Volvo (DEM) and Haldex
History, function, diagnosis
and repairs
High Mileage Volvos – Developing Issues
A look at some of the issues that develop in high mileage Volvos
Volvo 5-Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement
The Volvo five cylinder engine was introduced in 1993 with the 850 model. It came in both turbocharged and non-turbo configurations depending on customers’ preferences.
Using VIDA
A powerful and valuable tool for productivity
Volvo Angle (Bevel) Gears
Diagnostics, Repairs and Re-sealing
Rare Volvo Aging Problems
Not-so-common noise from the XC90 4.4L V8 2004-2014
Volvo Aging Issues – Mechanical Vacuum Pump Leak
Mechanical Vacuum Pump Leak (SI 6 3.2L Engine 2007-2016)
