COOLING FAN RELAY & ENGINE FAN RELAY WARNING LIGHTS

TIM · Post by **TIM** » 04 Apr 2004, 10:54

I have a 1997 850glt and my check engine warning light and red arrow light came on and are flashing. I had this same problem two months ago and ended up spending $240 US dollars to have the cooling fan relay (CPV) and engine fan relay fixed. My warranty expired 15 days ago and now I am stuck with paying Volvo dealership insane parts and labor costs. Does anybody have any advice for me? I have checked all fuses and all are okay. I am not sure where the relays are at to inspect them!

Post by **matthew1** » 04 Apr 2004, 12:46

I wouldn't assume it was the same problems. Have the code pulled so we know what the car is complaining about.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » 04 Apr 2004, 15:50

What do you mean by "have the code pulled"? And would I have to go to the dealer to do so?

Post by **matthew1** » 04 Apr 2004, 16:11

Your Volvo stores information on how the car is running. If there's a fault(s), that fault will be stored as a code in the computer's memory. The fault may or may not also trigger a warning light like "Check Engine" or the dreaded flashing arrow. To see these codes on 1997 and newer Volvos, you must take your Volvo to:

a Volvo Dealer (call first to check price, reading should be free)

independent mechanic (call first to check price, reading should be free)

parts supplier (call first to check price, reading should be free)

or buy an OBDII tool to do it yourself ($100 - 300)

Look for Tsquared's post from a few days ago regarding a new $40 code reader.