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S70 1999 not heating

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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patrioty3k
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Year and Model: 1995 850 Turbo Wagon
Location: Southwick Ma.

Re: S70 1999 not heating

Post by patrioty3k »

I cheated,and put a piece of cardboard to cover partial radiator,until this weekend when I could change.....gauge stays at 3'oclock,or below....I just keep an eye out on the gauge...
1995 850 Turbo S/Wagon,Alpine head w/Sirius Sat. Radio--"OCTANE" power!
200K $400 Sleeper...nuff said!

JRL
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Post by JRL »

Gees,
Replace the T-stat and the coolant temp sensor, problem solved
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

patrioty3k
Posts: 134
Joined: 23 December 2008
Year and Model: 1995 850 Turbo Wagon
Location: Southwick Ma.

Post by patrioty3k »

:P Thanks for your input....can't get to that t-stat or sensor until this weekend..under 30 degrees next few days, no garage here...so took the old school mechanic route for temp fix!Gees ok hey! :mrgreen:
1995 850 Turbo S/Wagon,Alpine head w/Sirius Sat. Radio--"OCTANE" power!
200K $400 Sleeper...nuff said!

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