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What problems have you had with your 960/S-V90? S90-V90

posted by Iroll on Wed Jan 29 14:47 CST 2003
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I would be interested in hearing what problems others have had with your S90. My experience:

Sorry, I posted this in the wrong place. I have moved it to the S-V 90 section of thre RWD forum.

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posted by Dr Volvo on Wed Feb 19 16:36 CST 2003
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Heater core. All metal factory unit sprang a leak right in the middle.
Moon roof selector gates. Dealer said they had replaced them. BS
Brake pads on front twice.
Lotsa little plastic pieces break off. Grrrr.
PNP switch
Bought at 35K 12-1998
Turned 114K today 2-19-2003

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posted by RK on Sat Feb 1 16:30 CST 2003
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Problems (fixed):
- PNP switch
- Flasher unit
- Warped rotors
- Oil cooler
- Front control arm bushings
- Fog lamps

Problems (ongoing):
- A/C is leaking

Preventive maint.:
- Timing belt
- Radiator/cooling hoses
- Syn oil
- Flame trap
- Spark plugs
- etc.

Raphael
1998 S90, about 88K

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posted by Gregski [V90] on Sun Feb 2 21:11 CST 2003
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> - Warped rotors

that's right. I have it too.
This is common problem in this car.

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Gregski; Volvo V90 '97 B6304FS2 AW3043 105 kkm

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posted by Brandon on Sat Feb 8 10:41 CST 2003
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Try replacing your front wheel bering. I dont have warped rotors any more because of this.

Brandon

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posted by Volvodutchy on Tue Feb 4 09:51 CST 2003
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I'm a happy second owner of a '96 960 Estate (Oxford) just put 1`50K kilometers on it, looks and drives as new
The car lives up to my expectations and I would'nt trade it for a brand new Toyota even if it came for free.....

Still some problems:
AC leakage
Outlet manifold gasket (or was it my heavy right foot)
Brakes, handbrake ( see message 2/3)
Nivomat shocks (expensive...)

Hey, if we expect transportation for no costs but sweat, take a bike......

Ed

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posted by RK on Tue Feb 4 12:48 CST 2003
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Same with me. I like this car. The problems I have experienced so far I consider "normal" and not excessive. I too would not trade it for new Toyota/Honda/Mazda/etc. Maybe new Mercedes?

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posted by brownboy on Sat Feb 1 04:19 CST 2003
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last visit: Fri Jan 1 14:31 CST 2010

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pnp switch
intake manifold gasket (warranty repair)
brake pads twice
timing belt once

Otherwise, it is a nice driving car. Haven't had anything out of the ordinary wrong with it (knock on wood)...

Mike Brown
Greenville, NC
1996 965 92K
1986 244 136K

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posted by someone claiming to be Helang on Sat Feb 1 00:35 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Failing & Replaced: PNP Switch, Heater Hose, Motor Mounts
Worn out & Replaced: Front pads once, Rear pads & Spark Plugs twice; Battery & Tires once
Preventative maint: Timing & Drive Belts twice; Next: Thermostat
Fluids: ATF, ABS, Coolant once; Oil & filter every 10K km (BP 5W-40 Fully Syn.)
Notable: Climate Control & Air Con: Faultless
Lovely luxury cruiser! I intend to keep it & my rugged 240 a long time.

1998 S90 Royal (LWB) 101 K km. 1991 240 GLi (A) 2.0 162 K km.

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posted by Gregski [V90] on Thu Jan 30 03:20 CST 2003
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bushing under AT.
no other problems

realy good and modern technology in old style box :)
I realy like this car.

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Gregski; Volvo V90 '97 B6304FS2 AW3043 105 kkm

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Symptoms for AT Bushing failure? S90-V90

posted by win960 on Wed Feb 12 05:30 CST 2003
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What were the symptoms that prompted you to replace the bushing under the AT? I get a "clunk" when my rear wheels go over a big bump. My dealer said it was the shocks. I replaced the shocks and it is better. Now it just needs to be a bigger bump. Sometimes I think I feel excessive movement of the shift lever over big bumps. Also how much was the bushing?

Thanks

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posted by Gregski [V90] on Thu Feb 13 23:01 CST 2003
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What were the symptoms that prompted you to replace the bushing under the AT?
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sorry, it is wrong name. I mean rubber cushion or pad.

go under your car and try to move up and down AT. If this is it you will hear big bang all over in car body. This is main cushion, there is only one, it is very easy to replace it (30 min). I've pay for ths part here in Germany 70 euro.

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Gregski; Volvo V90 '97 B6304FS2 AW3043 105 kkm

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posted by someone claiming to be Roy Olson on Thu Jan 30 01:25 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Ah, nostalgia! There's nothing like it.

AC compressor
AC control unit
Airflow control vacuum motors
Power seat (both control unit and cable linkage)
Sunroof (three times)
Engine oil leaks
Water pump
Front end
Door panel upholstery
And finally, BRAKES, BRAKES, BRAKES!!!!

I could go on about the total lack of concern on the part of my dealer and Volvo North America but it's too depressing. I traded this boat anchor in 2001 for a Toyota and have been a happy boy ever since. After 33 years of Volvos, no more!

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posted by gholmer on Sun Feb 2 12:36 CST 2003
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Well, Toyotas... Never go wrong, quite true. Just they are never right either... just lack that thing that makes Volvos, how do you call it... ah, yes, a car! Not a machine...

George
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George Holmer, Belgium, Europe; 1987 745 GLE Turbodiesel Intercooler (D24TIC/M46) 190k and 1988 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230FT/M46) 290k; 1988 745 GL (B200E/M47) 190k

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posted by dewfpo on Wed Jan 29 16:03 CST 2003
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last visit: Thu Oct 23 18:34 CST 2014

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PNP switch
A/C Compressors
Radiator hose necks
Lack of trans fluid replacements
Fuel Level sensor
HVAC vacuum servos
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1998 S90 062,700 1995 964 142,100

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posted by someone claiming to be Al on Sat Feb 1 09:23 CST 2003 [RELATED]

96 960 wagon 190K+ original owner and routine maintenance
Extended warranty saved my butt when AC compressor died - seems to be a common problem. Other than that, this model has far exceed my expectations. Love the straight six engine, chassis dynamics (for a wagon), seats, audio...
A real sleeper in the luxury sport wagon class.
And with the ltd slip and a set of snows, I pull 4wd's out of ditches in winter.

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