What to do when you can't find a part

spdew · Post by **spdew** » 03 May 2018, 16:22

Hi,
I have been driving a 95 volvo 850 manual for about a year. It needs a module and the mechanic is having a hard time finding one used. I cannot afford a new one and I dont want to sink that much into it for a new one. I really need to fix this car as it is all I can afford right now. What does everyone do when you can't find the right parts? Am I out of luck at this point? Thank you.

Post by **misha** » 03 May 2018, 16:49

What module the car needs?

Post by **scot850** » 03 May 2018, 16:50

Well best thing is to let us know exactly what the part is and ideally a picture and part number to ensure we help to try to find the right part. A Vin# also helps if you don't know a part number as we need some info to work with.

Neil.

Post by **erikv11** » 03 May 2018, 17:14

When we want a used part and can't find one locally, we often ask for one right here. Or search the online junkyards (e.g. car-part.com). But the forum is my first stop. There is also a "parts wanted " section but just ask here if you want to get more readers.

As mentioned let us know what you need, probably we can help you.

greg850r · Post by **greg850r** » 04 May 2018, 08:07

I probably have what you need laying around. Tell me what part exactly and I'll take it off and send it to you.

Post by **tryingbe** » 04 May 2018, 11:33

First you need to ID the part.
Then you can find the part.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 04 May 2018, 13:18

Whatever it is you're looking for is out there for sale somewhere. Whether it be from one of us on this forum, a self service junkyard, eBay, Craigslist, or a junkyard website.
As everyone else has asked, what part are you looking for? There are a few different modules in this car.

Post by **rspi** » 06 May 2018, 15:58

Come on guys, don't play hard to get. You know the module thing with the big connector and all the numbers on it.

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 06 May 2018, 16:36

I love how much interest this thread has generated, and OP has yet to reply!

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 06 May 2018, 21:36

Likely didn't expect people to actually answer. A fatal mistake around here =p