pretty much, im wanting opinions for the car and for somewhat a priority of things to repair, i know it is going to take a lot of work and money but most of the jobs i think i can handle myself, i don't mind the significant investment just because im in no rush for a 2nd car, my other one is working just fine, and its easier for me to take time in buying parts and repairs than to do it all at once (a large sum of money), this is a project car for me, its fun and enjoyable and rewarding, i think some people here can understand that.
The car has 153k miles on it, from what the mechanic told me that's not too bad for these engines, he also said the turbo seemed to be in good shape, and that's important when buying one of these used. I went ahead and tested all of the OBD codes and here is what i found:
A1 - Transmission
111 - No Faults
A2 - Fuel System
414 - Boost pressure regulator too high (because of broken vacuum hose, i think)
543 - Misfire at least one cylinder (fixed)
451 - Misfire cylinder 1 (fixed)
454 - Misfire cylinder 4 (fixed)
542 - Misfire more than one cylinder (fixed)
All of these seemed to go away with new spark plugs and wires
A3 - ABS
141 -
142 - Control Module Fault
442 - Pump Pressure Low
From: http://www.volvo-forums.com/t3780-fault ... 94-850.htm
i read different code descriptions, kind of confusing..
141=faulty pedal sensor, short circuit to ground or supply.
142=faulty brake light switch, open or short circuit.
any clarification on these codes?
A7 - Trip Computer
1 Quick blink - ???
B1 - Climate Control
211 - Driver's side damper motor position sensor open circuit or shorted to 12 volts.
231 - Ventilation damper motor position sensor open circuit or shorted to 12 volts
325 - Recirculation damper motor active too long.
411 - Blower fan seized or drawing excessive current
414 - Driver's side interior temp sensor inlet fan seized.
417 - Passenger side interior temp sensor inlet fan seized.
420 - ECU fault in program memory
B2 - Cruise Control
122 - Speed has not exceeded 22mph or no speed signal
yes it has, I've driven this thing up to about 60mph, speed signal sensor of some sort?
B5 - SRS
111 - No Faults
The car does seem to leak quite a bit of oil, from what the mechanic said he told me the PCV system could be largely the cause for that.. and i have already read up plenty on how to do it, the procedure, and where to buy the correct OEM parts kit (thanks again). He seems to think it is the oil pan gasket leaking, likely? I also noticed a small, harder, plastic almost like hose that is severed in two that runs from the passenger side of the intake manifold down to the PTC nipple (i think?). I have read this is a vacuum hose and could be causing the A2 414 Boost Pressure Regulator code, but yea, any clarification would be great.
All the power windows / mirrors / sunroof work good, the ECC blows air and all the vents seem to function how they should, but it does not get cold air, I also noticed it looks like the heater core is bypassed under the hood, i assume that will need to be replaced, no big deal from what i have read already.
The heated seats don't work though? Any ideas on this, i read its common for the wiring to crack or come unplugged somewhere but i couldn't find any clarification on WHAT wiring and WHERE it is?
Thank you guys so much im sorry its such a long post... i just have a lot of questions
ill upload some pics of the car just because i think its beautiful
