thanks for radio code info

volmvolvo850 · Post by **volmvolvo850** » 12 Jun 2010, 11:07

i found the radio code in the maintenance record book but still a no go..called volvo they verifed my code but still doesnt work..guess the radio was switched out?? also im a newbie on here and need help on how to respond and give thanks to those of you who posted replies----how do i do it?? thanks all...........oh yeah 1 more thiing the local european auto shop wanted $125 for an oil change------------i got 10-w30 full syn and a bosch filter,,,,but wheres the filter??

Mr-Glass · Post by **Mr-Glass** » 12 Jun 2010, 11:11

Maybe a dumb question - but have you tried pulling out the radio and checked to see if a shop or PO may have written the code on the label - I have done this on all my volvo's just a thought.. I have bought several that have already had the code written there as well...

volmvolvo850 · Post by **volmvolvo850** » 12 Jun 2010, 11:12

havent tried that yet, thanks for the tip

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 12 Jun 2010, 12:01

Never ever ever ever pay that much for an oil change!

Doing it yourself is very easy and you should only be spending about $5 for a good OEM oil filter + not much more than $30 for oil. Use a good full synthetic like Pennzoil Ultra or Platinum.

volmvolvo850 · Post by **volmvolvo850** » 12 Jun 2010, 12:06

didnt pay for it got the oil and filter myself thanks

Post by **jblackburn** » 12 Jun 2010, 19:27

Filter is at the bottom right of the car - very easy to get to and twist off without using a wrench

volmvolvo850 · Post by **volmvolvo850** » 13 Jun 2010, 08:08

thanks

Post by **JRL** » 13 Jun 2010, 08:49

If you haven't fixed your radio yet, pull it out and email me ALL THE NUMBERS ON THE TOP
in the order they're printed, (top to bottom, there should be 3 lines) and the model of your radio and I'll get you your code
jrl1194 (at)aol(dot)com

Post by **JimBee** » 13 Jun 2010, 10:15

I also have 850 radio issues. The radio that came with my 850 —not installed— doesn't work when installed. How can I test it directly from the battery? Someone on this forum said the red wires are hot, black ground. I have solid black wires, but reds are striped, two different reds with different stripes.