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.
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.
History, function, diagnosis
and repairs
A look at some of the issues that develop in high mileage Volvos
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.
A powerful and valuable tool for productivity
Diagnostics, Repairs and Re-sealing
Not-so-common noise from the XC90 4.4L V8 2004-2014
Mechanical Vacuum Pump Leak (SI 6 3.2L Engine 2007-2016)
Now this is one of the many areas where using Volvo’s VIDA system is far superior to using a generic scan tool for diagnosing this type of problem.
Function, Testing, Tips and Tricks
