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by oceanman
06 Aug 2016, 21:14
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Self diagnostic troubles
Replies: 4
Views: 1140

Re: Self diagnostic troubles

My main concern is the trouble accessing the dtc. Has anyone had this problem before? I've never noticed the LED be dimly lit in between the flashes- it's always been either on or off. Could this somehow effect ignition?
by oceanman
06 Aug 2016, 18:48
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Self diagnostic troubles
Replies: 4
Views: 1140

Re: Self diagnostic troubles

No, I have not.
by oceanman
06 Aug 2016, 12:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Self diagnostic troubles
Replies: 4
Views: 1140

Self diagnostic troubles

94 855t No start problem. It's been sitting for a while and tinkering when time allows. I havereplaced the starter recently. It's either no spark or no fuel (logical deduction) Just charged the battery (did a load test to make sure it was ok) and jumped the fuel pump relay to see if that was the pro...
by oceanman
14 May 2013, 18:33
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2000 s40 brake problem
Replies: 1
Views: 726

Re: 2000 s40 brake problem

correction- there IS fluid in the reservoir, sorry...
by oceanman
14 May 2013, 18:32
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2000 s40 brake problem
Replies: 1
Views: 726

2000 s40 brake problem

this is a relative's car and the story as he told it to me... (2000 s40, t-5, auto) he was getting the emissions done. afterward, press brake to start, and the pedal went straight to the floor. no brakes. he was 1/2 mile from home so drove slowly and used the parking brake to stop :shock: i asked hi...
by oceanman
01 Apr 2013, 19:37
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 94 855t- odd issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1203

Re: 94 855t- odd issue

oh...
by oceanman
27 Mar 2013, 20:04
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 94 855t- odd issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1203

Re: 94 855t- odd issue

yes- i am fairly certain i was not moving- unless i went from 0-60 in an instant. the odo and trip meter were steadily ticking away (the last two digits at the same rate on each). i almost wonder if it would be a transmission issue. it's having some shifting issues- holding in 1st way past the time ...
by oceanman
26 Mar 2013, 15:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 94 855t- odd issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1203

94 855t- odd issue

has this happened to anyone out there? started the wagon the other day and the dash needles went all wonky- tach read around 3500, spedo-55mph, temp all the way up and fuel level- all the way down. the odo was spinning! i went three miles without moving. tapped the gas pedal a few times to see if re...
by oceanman
10 Jul 2012, 15:28
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: '94, 855t, 255k mi, $2000 OBO - Atlanta area
Replies: 1
Views: 872

Re: '94, 855t, 255k mi, $2000 OBO - Atlanta area

forgot to add- took it in for fuel tank recall. has new fuel tank, filler neck, and pump. also has aluminum skid plate under the engine, the previous owner had the computer chipped (ipd) and it has the sport exhaust
by oceanman
09 Jul 2012, 19:10
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: '94, 855t, 255k mi, $2000 OBO - Atlanta area
Replies: 1
Views: 872

'94, 855t, 255k mi, $2000 OBO - Atlanta area

green, sun roof, tan leather interior, tinted windows, had it for five years, wife needs a daily driver and i am unable to keep up with the maintenance. engine and turbo are in great shape, a/c works- but it's a bit dodgy (i think one of the pressure switches needs replacing), it has roof rails, bik...