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by Shish-kabober
14 Feb 2012, 15:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Windshield Wiper Liftoff - in the middle
Replies: 9
Views: 3960

Re: Windshield Wiper Liftoff - in the middle

Doug & all, The fix proposed for grinding down the stop dogs will work, as will my fix which achieves the same result. I changed my blade to the no-frame type which changed the lift-off from straight, mid screen, to curved as the issue you show. Not having a small enough grinding bur for my drem...
by Shish-kabober
26 Jan 2012, 02:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: A "REAL" fix for the 850 wiper arms
Replies: 69
Views: 46240

Re: A "REAL" fix for the 850 wiper arms

I see that this isn't a timely reply, but others might be curious as well. RE: Anybody have an opinion on bracketless wiper blades vs. regular blades? I think I'm using what you refer to. The blade is just arched without the typical bracket assembly holding it together. That was my attempt to mediat...
by Shish-kabober
25 Jan 2012, 20:52
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 ROUGH START then it dies after a few seconds
Replies: 11
Views: 4153

Re: 850 ROUGH START then it dies after a few seconds

Hi Chris, See my post on this problem: Re: 95 850 won't start...cranks w/ spark but no fuel https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46103&p=226176#p226172 The fuel pump was being commanded off for whatever reason after a partial initial priming. Turning the key on severa...
by Shish-kabober
25 Jan 2012, 20:20
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850 won't start...cranks w/ spark but no fuel
Replies: 7
Views: 1569

Re: 95 850 won't start...cranks w/ spark but no fuel

RE: the re-learn process My experience has been: difficult starting and idle Started and shut-down a couple of times, then kept it running for a once-around the block. Starting no longer an issue, Shifting was rough. Put tools away and went for a longer drive ~5 miles, working all ranges. Confirmed ...
by Shish-kabober
25 Jan 2012, 20:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 95 850 won't start...cranks w/ spark but no fuel
Replies: 7
Views: 1569

Re: 95 850 won't start...cranks w/ spark but no fuel

I solved similar problem. The pump would sound like normal when starting the car... + Switch on - you could hear the pump cycle on and stop. + Turn to start, engine would crank and often start then die. . . . . Kinda like the 'non microchip' spare key. Anti-theft system fails to read the key and ki...
by Shish-kabober
25 Jan 2012, 17:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 problems, stumped !!
Replies: 2
Views: 597

Re: 850 problems, stumped !!

I've been dealing with a bad MAF for over a year. (can't afford paying for service, or a reader) Found this forum last year when things really got bad and THANKS . I built the blink reader and began systematically troubleshooting. 8) Why so long?? It has been temperature sensitive . In my case betwe...