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by rodsob
04 Jan 2004, 12:54
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: tough no start problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1172

tough no start problem

i have a 94 850 nonturbo. i had to repair the flame trap hose because it was cracked (this is the black plastic tube that feeds into the flame trap). to do this i had to : -remove the fuel line rack -all the vacuum connection at the throttle body, etc -i removed the injectors (just to see what they ...
by rodsob
11 Nov 2003, 21:59
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: rough idle 93 850
Replies: 8
Views: 2232

your O2 sensor is sending the wrong signal to the ecu. the rough idle is caused by the ecu telling the injectors to run lean/rich when it shouldn't. does the tach needle move around at idle? if so, the o2 might be the culprit. my guess is that you used some cleaner (carb cleaner or so) that is not o...
by rodsob
11 Nov 2003, 21:53
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1996 850 - Thermostat change?
Replies: 1
Views: 1021

it's normal.

it's their way of scaring you to come back in for something else
by rodsob
11 Nov 2003, 21:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 V70 XC stalls intermittently
Replies: 10
Views: 3398

check the "J" relays in the fuse box panel (4 screws hold the cover). they often get dusty. they just need to be cleaned and put back in. problem should go away. :)
by rodsob
11 Nov 2003, 21:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 glt won't start help!!
Replies: 10
Views: 5182

try this.... i had the same problem. remove the cover over the fuse box. there are 4 screws that hold that cover . this is different from just the 'fuse box'. there are 3 "J" relays. i suggest you remove and clean those thing then put them back in. it should start. if that does not work, t...
by rodsob
11 Nov 2003, 21:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Squeaky 1995 850 Turbo Wagon
Replies: 3
Views: 1522

are you sure it is the third seat? it could be squeeky strut or shock mounts. the sound can move around like that.
i would check the front strut mounts. wd-40 the top of the strut tower and see what happens
by rodsob
11 Nov 2003, 21:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Struts--are the top-of-the-line Monroe ones OK?
Replies: 1
Views: 998

struts

ok here's the thing.... monroes are actually fine. i have two 850's one with monroe the other with boge(orig volvo). i like the monroe's better because it seems to be smoother and less sporty...maybe i'm just getting older. that's not the issue. more often than not, the RUBBER mounts for the struts ...
by rodsob
09 Nov 2003, 15:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Challenging Transmission Problem...94 850
Replies: 3
Views: 2135

Challenging Transmission Problem...94 850

Here are the symptoms... 1. initially the car would not start. New battery and new starter put in. 2. still would not start. i checked the ignition switch by installing a known good one from another 850. still did not start. 3. at this point i had to resort to hot wiring the car to start it (like a ...