240; 242; 244; 245 (1974 - 1993) Archives - http://www.volvohowto.com/category/200-series/240-242-244-245-1974-1993/ The Volvo Repair Tutorials Source Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:21:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 http://www.volvohowto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cropped-volvohowtoBANNER_NO_FLAG1-32x32.jpg 240; 242; 244; 245 (1974 - 1993) Archives - http://www.volvohowto.com/category/200-series/240-242-244-245-1974-1993/ 32 32 1981 Volvo 240 (242, 244, 245) Wiring Diagrams EN http://www.volvohowto.com/1981-volvo-240-242-244-245-wiring-diagrams-en-pdf/ http://www.volvohowto.com/1981-volvo-240-242-244-245-wiring-diagrams-en-pdf/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:21:54 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=16702 Browse the 172 pages of the "1981 Volvo 240 (242, 244, 245) Wiring Diagrams EN (TP30316-1) pdf" Online. EN, English Language

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/1981-volvo-240-242-244-245-wiring-diagrams-en-pdf/feed/ 0 1984 Volvo 240 Owners Manual ES http://www.volvohowto.com/1984-volvo-240-owners-manual-es-pdf/ http://www.volvohowto.com/1984-volvo-240-owners-manual-es-pdf/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:56:51 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=16656 Browse the 112 pages of the "1984 Volvo 240 Owners Manual ES (TP2407-1) pdf" Online - ES - Spanish Language

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/1984-volvo-240-owners-manual-es-pdf/feed/ 0 How to read the engine codes on 1990-1993 Volvo 240 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-read-the-codes-on-1990-1993-volvo-240/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-read-the-codes-on-1990-1993-volvo-240/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:10:11 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=745   For those of us who have a late 240, specifically those made from 1990-1993 fitted with Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.4 fuel injection, I’m sure we’ve all seen and experienced the horrors of the lambda light. What this light actually means is that one of the engine computers has detected a fault somewhere in the engine […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-read-the-codes-on-1990-1993-volvo-240/feed/ 1 How to wire in auxillary driving lamps on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/675/ http://www.volvohowto.com/675/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:17:38 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=675   Here is a mini “how to” on how to safely wire in auxillary lamps. They are simple to wire in. You will need a suitable relay for the lamps (I use a 5 pin relay which gives two pins for output to lamps. (One works when the power to it is switched and the […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/675/feed/ 0 How to release the bonnet without the cable on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-release-the-bonnet-without-the-cable-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-release-the-bonnet-without-the-cable-on-volvo-240-or-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:16:19 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=673   A common problem on 240s is with bonnet release cables that either break or seize leaving the bonnet firmly closed and apparently unopenable. There are two ways of access. The first is to try lifting the grille and provided there is clearance for the bottom lugs the grille can been pulled forwards at the […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-release-the-bonnet-without-the-cable-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 0 How to replace a door hinge on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:14:54 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=671 A common problem with our cars is wear on especially the driver’s door where it will not stay open or there is wear in the hinge causing the door to drop. It is easy to obtain a good hinge as the rear door hinges fit the front but are handed. i.e driver’s side rear door […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-a-door-hinge-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 0 How to change rear shocks and springs on Volvo 240 or 260 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/#comments Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:12:17 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=667   This article is designed to explain how to tackle replacing the rear shock absorber and/or spring. This is a fairly easy job to do. The first thing is making sure you have the tools for the job. You need to be able to raise and support the rear of the car one side at […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-rear-shocks-and-springs-on-volvo-240-or-260/feed/ 1 How to change your engine oil on Volvo 240 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-your-engine-oil-on-volvo-240/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-your-engine-oil-on-volvo-240/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:09:40 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=665   Probably one of the easiest diy jobs on your 240 is the oil change. This requires obviously a suitable oil (there is much debate about what oil is best which I won’t get involved in) and a filter. I always use Volvo filters as their price has come down to very reasonable levels and […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-your-engine-oil-on-volvo-240/feed/ 0 How to replace the distributor cap and rotor on Volvo 240 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-distributor-cap-and-rotor-on-volvo-240/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-distributor-cap-and-rotor-on-volvo-240/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:06:42 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=662   For this you will need a distributor cap, rotor arm and set of leads. First with regards leads I prefer the Volvo ones as they are all the correct lengths and excellent quality. When ordering these they comes as a set of four and the king (coil) lead is a separate part as the […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-distributor-cap-and-rotor-on-volvo-240/feed/ 0 How to change the spark plugs on Volvo 240 petrol engine http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-volvo-240-petrol-engine/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-volvo-240-petrol-engine/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:11:32 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=659 For this you will need the following: A plug socket which contains a rubber cushion: You will also need a ratchet handle, an extension (2 are useful one about 2″ – 50mm and one 4-6″ 100-150mm and a set of plugs. Different people have different opinions as to what make to use. I personally find […]

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