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PMSL Sorry should have siad..."SENSIBLE ANSWERS PLEASE". I have been told that my I.A.V. on my other car could be causing a problem. Thanks Vinz never knew you was a junkie? :tongue: :rofl:

I know what causes surging on a Volvo, its a common problem, let me just rack my brain to remember what its called. I cured mine by cleaning out the valve with carb cleaner, its on the front of the engine from memory, dont suppose you have a picture of your Volvo engine bay do you?

Air idle control valve, its usually on the front of the engine under a black plastic cover and is actually a Vauxhall part hence a common problem, if Volvo made their own it wouldnt play up. :D

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I know what causes surging on a Volvo, its a common problem, let me just rack my brain to remember what its called. I cured mine by cleaning out the valve with carb cleaner, its on the front of the engine from memory, dont suppose you have a picture of your Volvo engine bay do you?

 

i am just having my dinner but will take a pic and post it in a mo thanks bud

I A V = idle air valve to me buddy LOL

i used to have the same problem on my sri 8v cav take it off some carb cleaner and a shake and its all worky pooos again :D

I A V = idle air valve to me buddy LOL

i used to have the same problem on my sri 8v cav take it off some carb cleaner and a shake and its all worky pooos again :D

See I told you it was a Vauxhall part :D just on a Volvo they like to give it a grander (does that word exist?) name

See I told you it was a Vauxhall part :D just on a Volvo they like to give it a grander (does that word exist?) name

cleaver clogs :hyper: :D

Sorry Vini we seem to have drifted off on one :D its an idle air valve / air idle control valve made by Vauxhall, take it off some carb cleaner and a shake and its all worky pooos again. Joint effort by me and hellraiser and if you give us a pic hopefully we can show you where it is.

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NP lads banter all you like. You know me?

 

right this is the engine. I have taken the MAF off to get a part number for buying a new one.

 

volvolump.jpg

 

 

or this might be bigger?>>>

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Thanks for the link mate...muchly. Funny if you have read it all? I have had the car go into safety mode (limp home) when I was in fookin Blackpool about 200 miles away :confused: the other thing is that the steering does sometimes when "shunting" seem to loose the power assistance? also the air con when on makes a sort of loud clump noise when it kicks in and out. So it seems that I may have that problem? FFS more fookin money that I wanted to spend on me zed. :confused:

 

I do so much love the luxury of the Volvo tho. and it performs well too when its not broke LOL.

 

cheers mate I owe you one.

idle air valve mate, but know by other names!-Try as advised first bud and give it a clean but really should be 'sonic' cleaned by a specialist.

Obviously best bet is to try another one-good luck! ;)

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idle air valve mate, but know by other names!-Try as advised first bud and give it a clean but really should be 'sonic' cleaned by a specialist.

Obviously best bet is to try another one-good luck! ;)

 

 

TY buddy.

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