# \#740 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/323-tag/323.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1988 Volvo 740 brakes have stumped the mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-volvo-740-brakes-have-stumped-the-mechanic/168702)
**Author:** [@Volvolover1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvolover1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-volvo-740-brakes-have-stumped-the-mechanic/168702 "2020-08-17T15:31:05Z")
My old Volvo has an intermittent problem of the front brakes dragging. The drag gets harder and harder, until, once, I could only drive at 20mph. I have replaced the pads, rotors, calipers , hoses and now my mechanic say… --- ## [1990 Volvo 740 ABS light is on but there’s no problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo-740-abs-light-is-on-but-there-s-no-problem/163751)
**Author:** [@RobD19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobD19)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo-740-abs-light-is-on-but-there-s-no-problem/163751 "2020-05-05T00:00:42Z")
ABS light is stuck on even though there’s nothing wrong with the ABS system – e.g. works fine when backing down a very steep wet driveway. --- ## [This thread is closed. Thank you. Steering assembly/lies compromised with fuel banjo fitting repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-thread-is-closed-thank-you-steering-assembly-lies-compromised-with-fuel-banjo-fitting-repair/107482)
**Author:** [@Whereisthebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whereisthebus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-thread-is-closed-thank-you-steering-assembly-lies-compromised-with-fuel-banjo-fitting-repair/107482 "2018-07-08T14:34:24Z")
1990 Volvo 740 GL wagon. Non-turbo. 186,000 miles. Had fuel leak. Diagnosed as degraded banjo fitting. Replaced. Pulled away from shop, turned right, and had shuddering and noise. Turned left. Same thing. Steeri… --- ## [Speedometer Stopped working 740iL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-stopped-working-740il/119984)
**Author:** [@Tommy\_Simms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy_Simms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-stopped-working-740il/119984 "2018-06-28T00:23:02Z")
My 1996 740iL’s speedometer stopped working. Anyone know what to fix on it, and/or how much it will cost to repair? --- ## [Best approach to gasoline odor source](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-approach-to-gasoline-odor-source/96218)
**Author:** [@Whereisthebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whereisthebus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-approach-to-gasoline-odor-source/96218 "2016-10-25T03:49:54Z")
Here s the question in a nutshell: Does it make sense to fill the tank to capacity before the mechanic takes a look at it. 1990 Volvo 740 GL wagon, non-turbo, 160,000 miles. At first, I thought I only smelled gasoline… --- ## [Windshield Wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/89342)
**Author:** [@big\_rich\_67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/big_rich_67)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/89342 "2015-03-19T02:26:46Z")
wipers will not turn off unless the car is turned off --- ## [1997 BMW 740IL catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-740il-catalytic-converter/84487)
**Author:** [@neolady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neolady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-740il-catalytic-converter/84487 "2014-04-06T04:18:26Z")
Car has 118,000 miles; bought in 1999 with 25,000 miles. At about 100K "check engine light" came on and was told catalytic converters needed to be replaced. No problem - had it done. Less than 2 months later "check en… --- ## [1994 BMW 740i does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-bmw-740i-does-not-start/68020)
**Author:** [@nhoskins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhoskins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-bmw-740i-does-not-start/68020 "2011-12-13T04:12:24Z")
One morning, started my car - it coughed and sputtered and finally died. No check engine light. I tried to get codes from computer using the gas pedal/stomp method and got nothing. More attempts at starting eventuall… --- ## [Is the 1998 BMW 740i a safe car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1998-bmw-740i-a-safe-car/68720)
**Author:** [@hlwellenius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hlwellenius)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-1998-bmw-740i-a-safe-car/68720 "2011-10-19T03:47:38Z")
Hi, My nanny is buying a car which would be used to transport my 3 children. She has chosen a 1998 BMW 740i with 100K miles, and I'm unable to find any safety ratings on Edmunds or ConsumerReports for this make/model/yea… --- ## [The Unknown Siren](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unknown-siren/65422)
**Author:** [@jollygreen159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jollygreen159)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unknown-siren/65422 "2011-06-15T01:50:57Z")
So, first, I need to tell that my car was just turned away from the only mechanic that is a "volvo mechanic" in the region because he said it grumbled and shook too much and it was too much of a liability. There is onl… --- ## [Engine Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking/61446)
**Author:** [@Mslawlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mslawlor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking/61446 "2011-02-17T17:45:33Z")
My Dads 92 Volvo's engine is making a knocking noise and I'm wondering what the possible causes are. He doesn't take that great care of it but it didn't over heat or anything. It sounds like it is making a loud knocking … --- ## [Failed emmission test on my 1998 BMW 740i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-emmission-test-on-my-1998-bmw-740i/61027)
**Author:** [@debinewport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debinewport)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-emmission-test-on-my-1998-bmw-740i/61027 "2011-02-08T19:40:12Z")
I have failed the emission test 6 months after replacing the catalytic converters. I was told to replace bank #2 which I did again with a Magna -flow certified and approved cat for 740i BMW's. All other o2 sensors, fue… --- ## [DMV Registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-registration/61028)
**Author:** [@debinewport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debinewport)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-registration/61028 "2011-02-07T21:25:27Z")
How can I get my registration from the DMV if I have tried everything to get my 1998 BMW 740i to pass the emission test and I still fail the test after replacing the catalytic converters 3 times with Magna -flow state ce… --- ## [AWD? We don't need no steenking AWD!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-we-dont-need-no-steenking-awd/59005)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2010, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-we-dont-need-no-steenking-awd/59005 "2010-12-25T16:33:41Z")
Pretty impressive what pros can do with a RWD Volvo in the snow! http://www...rembedded --- ## [740 Turbo Sedan Auto Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/740-turbo-sedan-auto-transmission/57182)
**Author:** [@bklahr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklahr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/740-turbo-sedan-auto-transmission/57182 "2010-11-04T19:02:02Z")
Hard shifting when cold. Shifts roughly at around 45 mph...Kinds slips/clunks into reverse..Do i need to replace tranny. It was rebuilt about 100,000 miles ago.. Or is there an easier softer way.. --- ## [BMW false brake light indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-false-brake-light-indicator/56810)
**Author:** [@runron3670](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runron3670)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-false-brake-light-indicator/56810 "2010-10-26T10:17:57Z")
My 1994 BMW gives random brake light failure indicator. In warm weather it happens more frequently than in cold. After the car is parked for a while the indicator resets itself. I have removed all the rear light bulbs an… --- ## [Is buying a 21 Year old volvo a good idea or am I getting into a moneypit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-buying-a-21-year-old-volvo-a-good-idea-or-am-i-getting-into-a-moneypit/51833)
**Author:** [@maximusrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maximusrex)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 10:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-buying-a-21-year-old-volvo-a-good-idea-or-am-i-getting-into-a-moneypit/51833 "2010-10-25T10:39:00Z")
Hello there- I'm doing some research right now into buying a used 1989 Volvo 740 GL with about 206,000 mi on it, for $1500. It's in good condition and has had about $3,000 in work put into it in the past 2 years, … --- ## [BMW 2000 740IL starter replaced but still unreliable-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2000-740il-starter-replaced-but-still-unreliable/53114)
**Author:** [@onecat\_paul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onecat_paul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2000-740il-starter-replaced-but-still-unreliable/53114 "2010-08-08T10:54:33Z")
car has 39,000 miles (not a type) from beginning of ownership (original) same problem -under warranty replaced starter & parts; didn't help...replaced battery (all of this per dealer); will start if kept home… --- ## [1987 Volvo 740 GLE Cranks But Intermittent Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-740-gle-cranks-but-intermittent-start/52343)
**Author:** [@VolvoBruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VolvoBruce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2010, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-740-gle-cranks-but-intermittent-start/52343 "2010-07-24T10:26:56Z")
'87 Volvo 740 GLE has intermittent starting problem. It always cranks, but doesn't always start. It's been towed to my mechanic twice, but always starts when there. Any suggestions will be appreciated. --- ## [Foul Play Suspected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foul-play-suspected/52192)
**Author:** [@jollygreen159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jollygreen159)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foul-play-suspected/52192 "2010-07-20T21:34:01Z")
I brought my car (1991 Volvo 740 Sedan) into my mechanic because the idle was not working. He cleaned the air control valve and sensor and it works fine now. I got it back, and my speedometer has stopped working. When… --- ## [AC Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repairs/52159)
**Author:** [@carolvila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolvila)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repairs/52159 "2010-07-20T14:08:52Z")
She has 170K+ miles - most highway. She is getting on in years and the AC blower has stopped. Its 104 in Dallas and I need some relief. Is a rebuilt blower motor a good option? --- ## ['89 Volvo 740 GL Mass Air Flow Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-volvo-740-gl-mass-air-flow-sensor/52079)
**Author:** [@lls700001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lls700001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-volvo-740-gl-mass-air-flow-sensor/52079 "2010-07-18T19:29:25Z")
My husband and I took our Volvo to a mechanic due to a Check Engine Light. He said we needed to replace our "air flow meter." When we researched this online all that came up was info on a Mass Air Flow Sensor" so we bo… --- ## [Volvo problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-problem/52046)
**Author:** [@x1emily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/x1emily)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-problem/52046 "2010-07-18T14:16:23Z")
We loaned our 1989 730sl Volvo to our Daughter and son in law last fall. It worked fine when we drove it to Minnesota.Six months later we went to pick it up. Our son in law had just had the oil changed and filled with f… --- ## [Low Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle/51823)
**Author:** [@jollygreen159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jollygreen159)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle/51823 "2010-07-14T19:20:18Z")
I took my Volvo 740 sedan into the mechanics about two months ago and got the fuel pump replaced. Since then, my idle has been giving me problems. Used to be when I first started it I would just keep my foot on the gas… --- ## [2000 bmw 740il - no a/c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-740il-no-a-c/49970)
**Author:** [@garyjb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garyjb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-740il-no-a-c/49970 "2010-06-07T14:15:09Z")
a/c blower not working.a/c condencer working & fuses are ok.bmw tech said I need blower replacement $1500.What else can I check for to try & fix --- ## [1990 Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo/49351)
**Author:** [@volvowoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvowoman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo/49351 "2010-05-25T07:31:56Z")
I bought my car in 1990 & have been the only driver. I had no trouble ever until 2004 when the battery went dead. Bought a new one same thing. Took it to the local mechnic, tried couldn't figure it out. Took it to the de… --- ## [A Mystery That Continues to Baffle - Volvo 740 Randomly Turns Off/Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-that-continues-to-baffle-volvo-740-randomly-turns-off-stalls/47754)
**Author:** [@efeuer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/efeuer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-that-continues-to-baffle-volvo-740-randomly-turns-off-stalls/47754 "2010-04-20T18:44:07Z")
Hello all, So I have an old 1988 740 Volvo. Recently the car has just started turning off when at low speeds. It doesn't happen all the time, just every so often. If you start pumping the gas sometimes, it will … --- ## [Old Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-volvo/47229)
**Author:** [@catskinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catskinner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2010, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-volvo/47229 "2010-04-10T17:06:07Z")
My 89 Volvo has an AC reciever/dryer on the right hand firewall. Piggybacked on it is an unknown part with a single tube from the it's bottom to an AC line. Can anyone tell me what this part is? Mine's leaking and needs … --- ## [1989 Volvo 740GL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-volvo-740gl/46988)
**Author:** [@jt1109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jt1109)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-volvo-740gl/46988 "2010-04-05T18:40:00Z")
My headliner is sagging are their any shops in Chicago that repair liners. Is it better/cost wise for me to order a liner online? Thank you. --- ## [1987 volvo 740 turbo looses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-740-turbo-looses-power/46887)
**Author:** [@blaine144](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blaine144)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-740-turbo-looses-power/46887 "2010-03-30T17:49:18Z")
My 1987 volvo 740, with 189,000 miles, new plugs and fluid, with out warning looses power on the freeway, the tach goes to zero, and the service light flashes. I then push down on the gas, and the car regains power, and … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/323-tag/323.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=740)