window goes down but not up - V70, S70, 850

[dc]

I thought I'd pass this along.

didja ever have the problem where your window goes down but not up?
I had that, twice, on my '94 850. I heard it happens with the later
models, too. The first time, I went to the dealer to fix it, for $240.
Ouch. They replaced the master switch module in the center console.
Pricey for the failure of a $10 part. This time I fixed it myself, in about
40 minutes, just re-conditioning the switch.

pretty easy.

Thanks to OzBrick for the instructions :
http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/window-switch-recon.html

 

[Doug Warner]

I thought I'd pass this along.

didja ever have the problem where your window goes down but not up?
I had that, twice, on my '94 850. I heard it happens with the later
models, too. The first time, I went to the dealer to fix it, for $240.
Ouch. They replaced the master switch module in the center console.
Pricey for the failure of a $10 part. This time I fixed it myself, in about
40 minutes, just re-conditioning the switch.

Yep. Most times I walk up to the Volvo parts desk, I walk away,
amazed and empty handed.

Turn signal stalk broken. Approx. $350. ->Made a new one from 6061
Auminum

4" fuel return hose: $50.00. -> Pep Boys, $4.00

Other items that I can't get anywhere else, I buy from an independent
shop that also sells parts.

The only reason I go to the dealer these days is for major service,
such as the rear crank seal..

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