Still, you're armed with knowledge before seeing zed mechanic

...and always check the battery FIRST before pulling the alternator

Ok, just performed SRS module reset -> Light is still on. Although it gets a bit dimmer after a ~10 seconds, but still doesn't vanish completely. Also checked the wiring underneath the seats -> Nothing abnormal there. At least nothing visible. And still no OBD-codes, just 1-1-1. WTF? :? An outside ...

Is the clock spring an electronic device? Yes. It's "behind" the steering wheel. It's the electrical contact point between things that move with the steering wheel (airbag, horn, and on newer cars, steering wheel controls) and the steering column. But if it's a piece of wire, how could I ...

Pics? Airbag deployed?

How 'bout some of the usuals: options (heated seats, etc.)? HVAC works?

So it sounds like I should either just rebuild the top end of my existing or find a low mileage NA donor.

Do '94-'96 960 seats bolt up and plug up to early 850? I have a '94 which has powered memory on the driver's side, manual passenger seat. I'd love to pilfer a couple of heated powered seats and plug-and-play. Has anyone tried a NA to turbo swap? My non-turbo with 275k has a little bit of valve noise...

on my '93 850, the SRS light is on You can just reset yourself (port B-5), but you might want to read the code(s) first. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10758 +1 I love having a pre-OBD 850 and not needing special tools or lots of money to read my codes. I think these are a...

I'm no expert but here's my experience: the stock radio in my 850 had two problems. The first one was the one you're having--the radio would fade out quickly. The second one was the volume knob had that 'scratchy' sound when turning up/down the volume. In my quest to find a replacement at pull-a-par...

The oil trap, itself, is only about a $35 dealer part. The associated hoses, if not cracked and old, can be reused. The only other must-replace part when you do the oil trap is the intake gasket.