# \#940 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/1459-tag/1459.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1993 Volvo 940 Acceleration Noise (Card in Bicycle Spoke)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-940-acceleration-noise-card-in-bicycle-spoke/95764)
**Author:** [@GameParagon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GameParagon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-940-acceleration-noise-card-in-bicycle-spoke/95764 "2016-09-22T06:52:17Z")
Hello. Recently I have noticed my 1993 Volvo 940 makes a noise while driving, that sounds as best I can describe as a card in a bicycle spoke; or kind of like the putt-putt sound, you hear from a large truck idling nex… --- ## ['94 Vovlo btty cable terminals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-vovlo-btty-cable-terminals/84446)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-vovlo-btty-cable-terminals/84446 "2014-04-04T06:27:57Z")
My son who ferried a Tahoe to Alaska a few summers ago is in El Paso, TX, for a year. He has a hand-me-down 1994\* Volvo 940 that we have had some adventures keeping running. I mostly provide long-distance advice. He … --- ## [Stalling Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo/83891)
**Author:** [@KittieKag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KittieKag)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo/83891 "2014-02-25T21:35:00Z")
So here's the deal, I bought this 93 Volvo 940 turbo station wagon about a month ago. It was stalling when I got it so I replaced the rotted hoses, fuel filter and cleaned the fuel system. The fuel pump was replaced a li… --- ## ['95 Volvo 940 - crack in manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-volvo-940-crack-in-manifold/81804)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-volvo-940-crack-in-manifold/81804 "2013-10-18T06:39:21Z")
Thanks for the advice on the previous post. Now a mechanic reports a "hairline crack" in the exhaust manifold, and that things there (what things???) are all rusted and there might be problems removing manifold. Son's … --- ## ['95 Volvo 940 -- 1) Interference engine? 2) Tranny fluid change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-volvo-940-1-interference-engine-2-tranny-fluid-change/81787)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-volvo-940-1-interference-engine-2-tranny-fluid-change/81787 "2013-10-15T09:08:22Z")
The son (for whom you have helped me many times) is now in El Paso for a year. He has the chance to get a '95 Volvo 940 with B230 FD engine (4-cyl non-turbo) for the right price -- free. Car had been sitting for two or… --- ## [Intermittent front end Vibration 94 Volvo 850 Sed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-front-end-vibration-94-volvo-850-sed/80652)
**Author:** [@Rickford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-front-end-vibration-94-volvo-850-sed/80652 "2013-08-01T16:55:33Z")
I have a vibration that comes and goes at a regular interval. Starts at about 60+ MPH on up. Most apparent between 70 & 75 MPH. The steering wheel will visibly vibrate for about 3 seconds and become completely smooth for… --- ## [1994 Volvo 940 - idle and acceleration issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volvo-940-idle-and-acceleration-issues/80645)
**Author:** [@Hopheadbynum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hopheadbynum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volvo-940-idle-and-acceleration-issues/80645 "2013-07-31T07:23:58Z")
There are two issues with my 940(automatic). They may or may not be related, but that is why I'm asking. 1) When the engine is cold and at a stop sign the engine will rev up and down. After the engine warms up, the issu… --- ## [Volvo Engine and Service light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-engine-and-service-light-stays-on/76070)
**Author:** [@shamch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-engine-and-service-light-stays-on/76070 "2012-12-12T03:38:51Z")
My engine and service light stays on all while I'm driving from start to end. It is a 1993 940 with about 163,000 miles on it. My mechanic who I've used for about 7 yrs is a specialist for years in only Volvo's and sa… --- ## [Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon 1993 Won't Start In Wet Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-turbo-wagon-1993-wont-start-in-wet-weather/74460)
**Author:** [@dgiesecke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgiesecke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-turbo-wagon-1993-wont-start-in-wet-weather/74460 "2012-09-05T17:48:49Z")
Hi, My 1993 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon starts and runs great in dry weather, but in wet weather, i.e., after/during rain, in very humid conditions, it has trouble starting and often won't start. The engine turns over but … --- ## [Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon '95 Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-turbo-wagon-95-shuts-off/74012)
**Author:** [@mnvolvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnvolvo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-turbo-wagon-95-shuts-off/74012 "2012-08-11T00:25:17Z")
While driving full speed (55 mph), car shuts off. First RPMS drop to 1 - 1.5 (like being in neutral) then car shuts off -- no sputter or cough, no rattle or puff of smoke, just kaput! If I try to restart immediatelly (… --- ## [Volvo 1992 940GL starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1992-940gl-starting-problem/70841)
**Author:** [@stevenvolvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenvolvo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1992-940gl-starting-problem/70841 "2012-04-17T22:58:25Z")
My 1992 Volvo 940GL has had OCCASIONAL rough starts. Problem: I would turn the ignition and it would crank for 1-2 sections and then quit (which sounds as if the battery is dead, which it is not). Holding the key at "… --- ## [Volvo 940 fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-fuel-pump/70279)
**Author:** [@stevenvolvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenvolvo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-fuel-pump/70279 "2012-01-06T03:30:52Z")
Fuel pump in my Volvo 940 has been replaced twice. Since then, my fuel gauge has not worked right and I have had to pump gas about every 120 miles so that the fuel pump would work right. I would fill the tank, and 120 mi… --- ## [To fix or not to fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/62108)
**Author:** [@Becsaway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Becsaway)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/62108 "2011-03-04T18:32:13Z")
Hello...my '94 Volvo 940 Wagon just got bad news and I have a hard decision to make, hoping for some good advice! She has 190k on her and has had a definite radiator, multiple pipe leak, not holding coolant well at all. … --- ## [Car wont start every time there is cold or snowy weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-every-time-there-is-cold-or-snowy-weather/60571)
**Author:** [@shamch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-every-time-there-is-cold-or-snowy-weather/60571 "2011-01-29T01:07:18Z")
My mechanic installed a battery about a year and I have to get my battery charged each time the weather gets cold or snowy. I have had the battery charged 2 times this month.I have had this same problem last year calling… --- ## [Winter driving. Advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-advice-needed/57387)
**Author:** [@snowcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowcar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-advice-needed/57387 "2010-11-11T00:18:42Z")
I have a 940 Volvo sedan (non turbo) with only 80k I really like the car, it has given me no problems, and I know it will last for another 100k easily (assuming no accidents). The problem is that I love skiing and will… --- ## [Noise that sounds like a flat tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-that-sounds-like-a-flat-tire/57302)
**Author:** [@shamch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-that-sounds-like-a-flat-tire/57302 "2010-11-07T22:56:59Z")
Hi, When driving I hear a noise that sounds just like a flat tire, but there was no flat. What could it be? --- ## [Rough Idle When Cold. 1994 Volvo 940](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-when-cold-1994-volvo-940/56685)
**Author:** [@martinwk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martinwk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-when-cold-1994-volvo-940/56685 "2010-10-21T23:42:09Z")
1994 Volvo 940, 275k miles, Regina Rex ignition, Non-turbo (Vin 88 B230F). Car has difficulty starting, with rough idle when and stalling when cold. Smell of gas seems to accompany the starting. Rough idle around … --- ## [Vehicle hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-hard-to-start/56347)
**Author:** [@turbogery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbogery)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-hard-to-start/56347 "2010-10-14T19:20:42Z")
I've about had it.. My 95 volvo 940 turbo is intermittently hard to start, requiring several seconds of cranking. Once running, it runs fine. Sometimes it even starts fine. So far I have replaced: plugs; wires; distri… --- ## [Stumble at 2,000 RPM in 1994 Volvo 940 non-turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumble-at-2-000-rpm-in-1994-volvo-940-non-turbo/53121)
**Author:** [@martinwk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martinwk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumble-at-2-000-rpm-in-1994-volvo-940-non-turbo/53121 "2010-10-08T18:28:01Z")
I have a 1994 Volvo 940 non-turbo that has a stumble that is most pronounced at 2,000 RPM and under load. The stumble is less noticeable at idle or under acceleration. It would be very noticeable with cruise control on … --- ## [Teen driver ... 1994 Volvo or something a little newer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-driver-1994-volvo-or-something-a-little-newer/56065)
**Author:** [@bama\_in\_mass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bama_in_mass)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-driver-1994-volvo-or-something-a-little-newer/56065 "2010-10-07T22:38:40Z")
I've got a budding teen driver who turns 15 1/2 in six months. I've got a 1994 Volvo wagon in good mechanical condition. I'm pretty confident that the Volvo's an excellent choice for my teen, but should I consider a sl… --- ## [Brake Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light/51377)
**Author:** [@tsursal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsursal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light/51377 "2010-07-06T18:09:26Z")
My car's been running fine lately, but the Brake light has started to turn on intermittently. Sometimes the light will turn off as i press the brake, but when I press the accelerator again, the light comes back on. Ther… --- ## [New Old Volvo--opinions please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-old-volvo-opinions-please/49745)
**Author:** [@carbass123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carbass123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-old-volvo-opinions-please/49745 "2010-06-03T06:22:47Z")
Hi, My 2001 S80 needs a transmission, the drivers side window is slipping, sunroof doesn't work, leaking shocks, and cosmetically (in and out) is getting pretty . . .beat. I JUST finished paying for the car, and got th… --- ## [93 volvo 940-timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-volvo-940-timing-belt/48553)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-volvo-940-timing-belt/48553 "2010-05-18T20:54:02Z")
I have a 93 Volvo w/approx 160k miles on it. The starter turns over but no compression. I was leaving my driveway (going up a small hill when the car shut off). I think it is the timing belt (maybe broken?). I am wonderi… --- ## [Brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights/48862)
**Author:** [@TRIAD\_MASSAGE\_THERAP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TRIAD_MASSAGE_THERAP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights/48862 "2010-05-14T23:49:46Z")
have checked bulbs, fuses, and changed the brake light switch. Still no brake lights. Any suggestions? Read something about bulb sensor, but can't find location. --- ## [Volvo 940 Seals and using additives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-seals-and-using-additives/48523)
**Author:** [@thoswatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thoswatson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-seals-and-using-additives/48523 "2010-05-08T00:35:44Z")
Hi, I recently purchased a 1995 volvo 940 turbo with only 137000 miles on it that I really love. However, She's leaking oil a lot out of the rear-main crankshaft seal, which is an expensive fix. I picked up some AT-205 … --- ## [Volvo 940 starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-starting-problem/48317)
**Author:** [@turbogery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbogery)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-940-starting-problem/48317 "2010-05-03T15:07:25Z")
My 95 volvo 940 turbo (26k miles) periodically has dificulty starting. It typically starts right up and runs great but sometimes, maybe one out of twenty starts, it takes 5 to 10 seconds of cranking before it starts and… --- ## [1991 Volvo 940 turbo wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-volvo-940-turbo-wagon/48151)
**Author:** [@rkrine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkrine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-volvo-940-turbo-wagon/48151 "2010-04-30T13:30:07Z")
Going against everything that I thought I was going to do when looking for an inexpensive used car I have found myself intrigued by a 1991 Volvo 940 Turbo wagon with 200,000 miles on it. It appears fine, maintained, etc.… --- ## [Volkswagen vs Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-vs-volvo/47146)
**Author:** [@eandjrj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eandjrj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-vs-volvo/47146 "2010-04-11T02:40:41Z")
With number 3 on the way, it's time to get a minivan. The question is do I get rid of my 1995 Volvo 940 with 97,000 miles or my wife's (cosmic green) 1999 Jetta TDI with 132,000 miles? The only big difference right now… --- ## [1993 Volvo 940, safety, & children](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-940-safety-children/46368)
**Author:** [@sagoldst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sagoldst)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-940-safety-children/46368 "2010-03-21T19:03:48Z")
My father gave me a 1993 Volvo 940 wagon (aka named by me - "Victoria Volvo") about six years ago at 195,000 miles. It now has 230,000 miles, and I've been doing all the prophylactic repairs that my mechanic has recomme… --- ## [Volvo 1993 repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1993-repair/45953)
**Author:** [@shamch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1993-repair/45953 "2010-03-12T15:48:30Z")
I need an oil pump reseal, crank position sensor, radius arm bushings, transmission fluid flush, front eng seals & timing belt covers...quite expensive. I'm not able to do the repairs until maybe a month from now due to … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/1459-tag/1459.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=940)