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by jimbodean
07 Dec 2009, 06:53
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration
Replies: 17
Views: 7319

Re: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration

Thanks for the help.

It seems it was my alternator as well. I swapped it out and the car runs fine.
by jimbodean
29 Nov 2009, 17:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration
Replies: 17
Views: 7319

Re: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration

thanks again Lee,

We have an advance auto around here, I'll try them in the morning. I was planning on calling the local dealer and ask them to test it as well.
by jimbodean
29 Nov 2009, 15:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration
Replies: 17
Views: 7319

Re: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration

Thanks Lee, I tried to take it today to have it tested and the car died on the way. I jumped it and just got it home where it was showing about 6V output as it sat sputtering. I went and removed the alternator now. The day begain with the car started first time after sitting overnight, so i shut it ...
by jimbodean
28 Nov 2009, 14:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration
Replies: 17
Views: 7319

Re: 850R 1996 Warning lights come on during acceleration

Hi, I have a very similar issue that just started happening with my 1996 Volvo 850, 167k miles. All my dash warning lights come on, and the vehicle will then slowly begin to die. All the electrical systems start to shut down, ie. wipers are very slow, window motors slow, radio shuts down, lights dim...