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Help reading codes 1995 850

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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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mschmelzer91
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Year and Model: 850 1997
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Help reading codes 1995 850

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Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone has the exact process to go about reading CHECK ENGINE LIGHT codes. I have found steps for service light but not check engine. Its for a 1995 850 which has both OBD1 and OBDII I believe. Theres the box in the hood but also the connector under the ash tray. I'd like to do the under the hood method but I just want the EXACT number of times to press the button and such. Also, if anyone can give the link to the manual with all the codes for the 850, that would be awesome! Thanks

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Post by jreed »

There is a basic write-up on the procedure here:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/read-codes-volvo-850
It also has a listing of the possible codes that can be returned, and their meaning.
Good luck!
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1997 855 GLT (Light Pressure Turbo) still going strong. Previous: 1986 240 GL rusted out in '06, 1985 Saab 900T rusted out in '95, 1975 Saab 99 rusted out in '95, 1973 Saab 99 rusted out in '94

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Here is a video example.

'95 855 T-5R M, Panther - 22/28 mpg, 546,000 miles
'95 955 T-5R Yellow Wagon, Lemonade, 180,000 miles
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