Hi all, im getting set to purchase a 2001 s40 and have a couple of questions. 1- Service light came on and went off after a few minutes. Normal? The car has...
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jdunville@...
joville2001
May 27, 2012 5:40 pm
The Volvo family is a diverse, friendy, helpful  and talented group. There is wealth of information available on several web sites. Some listed here: ...
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Tom
mcbride_tom_...
May 28, 2012 5:09 am
I have a friend with a 2005 Volvo V40, the radio with CD player holds 5 CDs, I think about 3 or 4 discs are stuck in the system and won't come out. I believe...
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ezmonk
May 28, 2012 10:05 am
Hi, What's brand name of CD/Stereo? Have you contacted them? OR - call around to various local places that install car stereos... start getting price quotes? ...
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Michael Greatrix
washburnsurfer
May 28, 2012 10:16 am
I can answer 1, 2 and 4. 1 - the service light just needs to be reset. It will come on and go out 2 mins later until you do it. Theres several variations...
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jdunville@...
joville2001
May 28, 2012 12:38 pm
Suggest you post the question on http://www.brickboard.com . Lots of folks with a wealth of info. joe ... From: "Tom" <mcbride_tom_christopher@...> To:...
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julieclarkporter
julieclarkpo...
May 29, 2012 12:35 am
And I can answer no. 3 - I broke the antenna on my 2001 s40 and just replaced the mast, with a universal one. Was easy to replace and cost me under 15 bucks....
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Lake City Boop
lakecityboop
May 30, 2012 7:16 am
Hello all, I am considering purchasing a 2000 V70SE, 153,000 miles, that was wrecked/salvaged with bent frame. Front wheel drive, non-turbo, 5 cylinder. ...
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wurstau
May 30, 2012 10:19 am
... I don't think there is except by removing the cover and having a look then you might as well change it (ie belt, tensioner, seals)then it is good for...
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Jim Morris
jimjmorris1999
May 30, 2012 12:39 pm
There are plenty of cars out there without this history, I would avoid a car like this. Jim ... -- Jim Morris Glen Rock, PA 17327 jimjmorris@... ...
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Alan Stamper
alandstamper
May 30, 2012 1:06 pm
Considering you've said that money is a concern and you said that you can't do too much yourself, then I would walt away from any Volvo of this vintage. I ...
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McCreight, Kim M (E F...
e108620
May 30, 2012 1:36 pm
Greetings, I own two similar vintage V70's and offer the following: If you are concerned with frame damage, before purchasing the vehicle take it to a...
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rdehknowles
May 30, 2012 10:31 pm
Hi all, was going to pick up MY new 2001 s-40 and realized the low beams were not working. Dealer said let him get 2 new lamps and to make a long story short,...
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Scott Daniel - Turbov...
turbovan2001
May 31, 2012 1:20 am
lol, I hope this is letting you clearly know that modern volvo's are nothing like the good old fashioned quite stout ones....240's, 740's etc. There sure ain't...
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Alan Stamper
alandstamper
May 31, 2012 10:41 am
Give him the car back, tell him you don't have money in the deal to fix it either and then ask him about the general quality of his used cars on his lot if ...
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Pete Ross
corpsmanup99
May 31, 2012 11:31 am
Does your state have an applicable "lemon law" ? ________________________________ From: Alan Stamper <alan.stamper@...> To: volvo_owners@yahoogroups.com ...
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ezmonk
May 31, 2012 10:55 pm
Brain storming w/ ideas... Low beam is also simply Headlights! Something ALL cars should have! Seems like it would be a law? I have 740GL 1990, ... mine will...
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Scott Daniel - Turbov...
turbovan2001
May 31, 2012 11:36 pm
lol, ... Once upon a time, yes, that was true, somewhat any way. The 'than any other car' is stretching though. I could say 740's and 940's may be tolerable in...
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jdunville@...
joville2001
May 31, 2012 11:50 pm
Suggest this link for additional info: http:// www.brickboard.com Lots of knowledge and help there as well. ... From: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans"...
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ezmonk
Jun 1, 2012 12:06 am
OK. roflol I forgot to add,- I love my car totally. I, - did a major pro-active upkeep - maybe $2000, but still cheaper than buying new used car nowadays. And...
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ezmonk
Jun 1, 2012 12:10 am
And DriverSide.com They give factory recalls ... I need to get my seatbelt hooks replaced- free. Wee gas leak thing too. And they send reminders to get your...
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wurstau
Jun 1, 2012 9:03 am
... I totally agree between us we now have 3 240s one has done about 450,000 and still outruns an old Holden ( a GMH product prone to rust out etc). Richard...
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snicksd@...
snicksd
Jun 1, 2012 9:35 pm
1985 244gl with great tranny and motor about 200k miles. i bout\ght this but too much ca dmv fees due, so I want to sell it as parts for like 500 dollars. I am...
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vanjman@...
redbigboy
Jun 6, 2012 1:59 pm
I have an 01 XC with 99000 miles which I am considering selling;am weary of the repair bills. I'm considering either a 940 or 960 wagon. But I'd first like to...
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conorboru
Jun 21, 2012 4:44 pm
I've lost Ben Pender and am trying to get in touch with him about my 244....
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Lake City Boop
lakecityboop
Jun 21, 2012 7:00 pm
Does he have your 244 or do you need to contact him about repairing it? BJ Mitchell ________________________________ From: conorboru <bco@...> To:...
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rdehknowles
Jun 22, 2012 1:59 pm
My "new" s-40 (2001) power antenna mast was broken off at the base. I removed the remains, but before I decide to get a new mast for the power antenna, or just...
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Roy
roylowenthal
Jun 23, 2012 1:04 am
The mast & the plastic piece are replaced as a unit - the plastic piece is what usually breaks, it's what pushes the top of the antenna up as the motor turns...
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rdehknowles
Jun 23, 2012 1:50 pm
Thanks Roy. Is ot difficult to "re-spool"; the new plastic piece? Rick...
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Roy
roylowenthal
Jun 24, 2012 1:29 am
No, the antenna motor does all the work. (The replacement mast comes with instructions.) Basically, you raise the antenna, remove the old pieces, insert the...
