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by takane2
13 Aug 2012, 19:39
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?
Replies: 31
Views: 17443

Re: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?

Yes, it should be fine. Does the packaging have any other specs listed on it? As long as it doesn't pull more than 20mA it's good.
by takane2
11 Aug 2012, 14:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo 850 heater core replacement 2
Replies: 105
Views: 51869

Re: Volvo 850 heater core replacement 2

Each time the cooling system was opened how much was drained and how much of what mixture did you put back? If the first time you lost/drained a good amount of your coolant and then added 100% and after that just topped off boiled off with 50/50 for water you might still have too much antifreeze in ...
by takane2
11 Aug 2012, 13:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo 850 heater core replacement 2
Replies: 105
Views: 51869

Re: Volvo 850 heater core replacement 2

If you use 100% antifreeze that might be your issue, water is much better at cooling. Antifreeze just does what the name says and also has some additives to prevent corrosion. Use a 50/50 mix.
by takane2
09 Aug 2012, 16:21
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?
Replies: 31
Views: 17443

Re: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?

Is that LED part number 276-209? Radio shack doesn't list specs but according to a review it has an internal resistor(probably why it is so expensive). I assume it is since it is unusual for an LED to be given a voltage rating like that.
by takane2
08 Aug 2012, 17:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?
Replies: 31
Views: 17443

Re: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?

When you have the switch on pin 7, you have a complete circuit for current to flow from power through the LED and then to ground all the time. You will still be switching pin 7 but you would never see the output. With the circuit in my diagram, closing the switch pulls the input to ground and comple...
by takane2
07 Aug 2012, 05:23
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?
Replies: 31
Views: 17443

Re: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?

For each press after the first 5 are you waiting for the light to go off then back on as mentioned here? https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6731? If I recall the first 5 have to be held down for a bit. Has anyone other than me been able to get this to work? From the other posts...
by takane2
06 Aug 2012, 17:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?
Replies: 31
Views: 17443

Re: Playing with the OBD-ii... got the mileage?

Some one asked me to post some a picture of the circuit. Here it is: IMG_20120806_175014.jpg As you can see the yellow wire is connected to the resistor. It goes into pin 16. The resistor is connected to the longer LED lead(positive). The shorter(negitive) lead is connect to the other side of the br...
by takane2
19 Jun 2011, 07:55
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: '97 Volvo 850 for sale in Nashua NH, needs work
Replies: 0
Views: 1030

'97 Volvo 850 for sale in Nashua NH, needs work

So I've decided it would be more economical to buy a Civic than finish fixing up my 850. It is a sad day. As soon as I am satisfied that my Civic isn't a lemon I will be selling(or junking) my 850. Figured I would see if anyone on here is interested. It is a base model 850 with an auto tranny. It ha...
by takane2
01 Jan 2011, 12:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Driver's side camber off
Replies: 10
Views: 2140

Re: Driver's side camber off

Okay here are the photos, I don't think my dad's driveway is level so i posted the rear tires too as a reference.
by takane2
26 Dec 2010, 10:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Driver's side camber off
Replies: 10
Views: 2140

Re: Driver's side camber off

Think I should try and get my money back for the alignment since they didn't center the steering wheel? They might insist I criss-cross the front tires, they told me to do that when I went back after driving a bit down the road. The car does still pull slightly to the left but the tire doesn't look ...