What should I do about my Volvo 740?
This group is about the braking system of the Volvo 740, 760 and 780. It covers the repair of the brakes, changing brake pads, brake discs and calipers, replacing the brake servo and master cylinder, how to bleed the braking system and several other fixes of the brakes.
Can a Volvo 760 and 780 be used?
Please note: a lot of parts and components of the Volvo 740, 760 and 780 are shared with the Volvo 240 and 260, and the Volvo 940 and 960 (also S90 and V90). Some of the repair manuals below are of a Volvo 200-series or 900-series but can be used for the Volvo 700-series as well.
Where is Group 7 in the Volvo service manual?
Group 7 of the service manual doesn’t exist and has been moved to secion 4 and 6 where the replacement and repairs of the springs, suspension parts and shock absorbers can be found.
What kind of engine does a Volvo 744 have?
The Volvo 740, 760 & 780 service and repair manual covers the following models: Volvo 744 (4-door Volvo 740-series sedan with 4-cylinder redblock or 6-cylinder diesel engine) Volvo 745 (5-door estate / stationwagon with 4-cylinder redblock or 6-cylinder diesel engine)
What is the service and Repair Manual for a Volvo 700?
This group contains the Volvo 700-series service & repair manuals for the engines (redblocks, PRV V6 and diesel-engines), carburated and fuel injection systems and other engine components like the cooling system. The service & repair manuals below are for the Volvo 240 but can also be used for the Volvo 740 with a B23A, B230A or B230K engine:
What is the service and Repair Manual for a Volvo 760?
This group contains the Volvo 740, 760 and 780 service & repair manuals of the rear axle , driveshaft and manual and automatic gearboxes. Just like the rest of the service manual: a lot of the parts of a Volvo 700-series car is shared with the Volvo 200-series and 900-series.
How to read the Volvo service and repair manual?
For using the service manual: press the < > buttons for previous/next page, + or – for zooming in and out and 1:1 for a normal size view. Please note: to view these repair manuals Adobe Flash is required, if you don’t have it click here to download and install it. The Volvo 740, 760 & 780 service and repair manual covers the following models:
Why is my air conditioner not working on my Volvo?
Read below for instructions on recharging your Volvo’s AC. When the AC clutch doesn’t meet the belt correctly you’ll have similar symptoms to low refrigerant charge… warm air, revs dropping every 10 or 20 seconds, etc.. Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an S60.
How to recharge a Volvo S80 AC compressor?
[ Recharge Volvo S80 AC] A good forum thread on compressor cycling, recharging and pressure… [ Compressor cycling, recharging and pressure] Another good How To on recharging the refrigerant yourself. Cool Zone #390 complete recharge kit” I bought from autozone $48 bucks, it has 3 cans of refrigerant they each have the charge…
Why does my odometer stop working on my Volvo 740?
Login to post comments! Want to advertise on Volvotips? Check out our advertising program. A very common problem for the Volvo 740 (and also 760, 780 and 900-series) is the tripmeter and odometer (or: mileage indicator) which stops working.
Are there any problems with the air conditioning in a Volvo?
The Volvo Repair Database has a section dedicated to this stuff: AC and other climate control problems/fixes. Also see MVS posts with the Volvo air conditioning tag. These do overlap.
How to Shim the AC clutch on a Volvo S60?
Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an S60. Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an 850, V70/XC70 up to 2000, S70, or C70. Do not use the high pressure port that is right up front above the radiator. That’s the high side for shops with pro AC refill equipment. Instead, move a couple items out of the way and use the AC low port.
Where can I find the Volvo service manuals?
Volvotips got exclusive permission of Volvo Cars Heritage to publish the Volvo 740, 760 & 780 service manuals and Volvo 700-series parts catalogs. These service manuals and parts catalogs can be viewed at Volvotips but aren’t allowed to be downloaded.
What’s the firing order on a four cylinder Volvo?
Anecdotes on Brickboard show disapproval of Magnecor and approval for Kingsbornewire sets. Firing Order and Reinstalling Plug Wires: B230F/T or B234 Four Cylinder: Firing order 1-3-4-2.
How do you install the ignition system on a Volvo?
To install, press the rotor back on, inserting it so that the keyway fits, and make sure it bottoms on the shaft. Reinstall the cap. Using silicone dielectric grease, coat the inside of the wire boots and reinstall. Press down firmly on the boot tops until the wire “clicks” into the cap.
How to test the vacuum system on a Volvo 940?
[Editor] On 940 cars, an easy vacuum system test is to disconnect the vacuum line at the back of the bellows on the throttle. Using a Mityvac, test the bellows for leaks. Then apply vacuum to the line you disconnected while placing a finger on the white bottom air vent on the vacuum pump.
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Are there any problems with the Volvo flame trap system?
Another Volvo oddity is the use of a flame trap system where every other car manufacturer in the world uses a PCV system incorporating a PCV valve. Volvo has had problems with this system since it was introduced in 1976. Volvo’s still run into the same issues on their newer models.
Are there any problems with the Volvo system?
Volvo has had problems with this system since it was introduced in 1976. Volvo’s still run into the same issues on their newer models. Possibly in theory Volvos system is better, but in reality it gets overlooked and inevitably becomes clogged up and causes oil leaks and idle problems.
Where are the diagnostic codes on a Volvo 940?
940 cars have two boxes: “A” and “B”; the former is used for engine diagnostics and ABS; the latter for SRS and cruise control. If fault codes related to the emission system are registered, the “Check Engine” lamp on the instrument panel is lit. The test cable is mounted to the side of A. There are three OBD diagnostic test modes (DTM): DTM 1.
Can a generic OBD reader be used on a 1996 Volvo?
Unfortunately, you cannot use a generic code reader on any of these OBD-I cars: you have to manually extract the codes from the systems as noted below. 1996+ cars have the entirely different OBD-II system which requires a computerized code scanner to read codes through a special data link.