I have the above mentioned Volvo, and about a week ago, the check engine light came on. I took it to have a "generic" ODB test done and it threw an emissions code of some sort. They could not isolate the problem, however, with the code reader that was used. Neither here nor there, my problem is that today, my wife drove the car to my job, and when she went to leave, the car would not start! It will not even try to turn over. All of the dash lights work, its got a new battery and alternator, the headlights work, hell, even the open door chime was dinging. We even put a jump pack on it, just to make sure the battery wasn't low. When you turn the key to the start position, it just doesn't do anything! I can hear, what sounds like a relay clicking when the key is turned, but that's about it! Where do I need to start trying to isolate the problem? Starter, starter relay, or where? This is my very first Volvo, and I have no clue!! HEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a problem with the anti-theft system; its partially tripped which locks out the ignition. Disconnect the negative lead on your battery and turn the key in the ignition. Nothing should happen, as you have no power, however turning the key will insure that all power has been drained from the system. Now reconnect the lead, unlock your doors twice, and start your car.
Posted on Aug 08, 2008
a/c compressor wont come on
I AMA MASTER VOLVO ASE TECH AND RUN A JUMPER WIRE FROM A/C COMPRESSOR WITH A/C ON MAX TO POS BATTERY AND SEE IF COMPRESSOR CLICKS ON AND IF A/C RELAY GETS HOT IT IS POSSIBLE A BAD COMPRESSOR OR DOES THE FAN COME ON WITH A/C ENGAGED THE FAN IS A TWO STAGE UNIT ON 850,S ONE IS THE ENGINE TEMP RED AND THE GREEN IS FORTH A/C SYSTEM
Posted on May 03, 2009
After squealing like a pig for a few days, the heater blower quit. The fuses are OK so I presume the motor needs replacing. How do I get at it to repair or replace it?
As you can read in the first response that is most likely the problem..as long as you're gonna be doing all the labor, if you can afford it replace both the resistor and motor at he same time if you plan on keeping the car.
Posted on Jan 01, 2009
Read a PO410 code,1996 850 GLT volvo, secondary air injection system malfunction. Where is this located?
The most common cause is either a bad air pump (under your battery tray) and/or a bad SAS check valve which is connected in to your exhaust next to the firewall in the engine compartment. It could also be a bad relay for the motor. Less common, but possible, other bad components are the vacuum solenoid that controls the SAS valve, which is located by the radiator or a broken/leaking vacuum line to or from the solenoid.
You can test the motor by jumping the relay or applying 12v straight to it. If the motor runs it most likely is not the problem. If not, it's likely that there is water in it and you should replace both the motor and SAS valve. The SAS valve is a pain to get unbolted, at least on turbo cars. You can check the solenoid by just making sure there is vacuum going to the SAS valve a few seconds after starting up the car cold, and checking the lines for any obvious wear in the rubber elbows or breaks in the plastic line.
Posted on Apr 10, 2009
1996 volvo 850 will start fine and then 15 minutes later it won't start at all. No starter ingagement. Just dash lights. Wait a half hour and the thing will start right up. Battery is good.
Hey Kolby!
Sounds like you've got an issue with your alarm module, causing the immobilizer to activate (also known as a "start inhibitor"). I'm not sure what type of alarm you've got, but this will probably help you find out if there is something wrong with it:
There is a panel with relays on it behind the dash. At the bottom of the steering column, by the drivers feet, there is a panel. Remove it to get access to the relay panel (just a couple of torx screws, no breakable clips as far as I can remember). Remove the "double size" relay (probably marked 210-211). Put a wire between the terminals 50E and 50F. This will hotwire the immobilizer and make sure that it always activates when turning the key.
Drive around with the wire in place instead of the relay for a while to see if this helps. If it does you'll know that the problem is related to the alarm system. Keep in mind that you will be without alarm and therefore probably also without remote central locking while doing this.
Make sure that the wire is connected firmly enough so it doesn't come loose. You can also put a fuse on it if it makes you sleep better at night ;)
Good luck!
Posted on Jun 27, 2009
require as much imformation on this engine as i can this was fitted to 850.v70 1996 to 1998 or where i can get this from seems to be a ghost engine
It's an engine from Audi , type AEL , very used in Europe .
Posted on Aug 16, 2009
The blower only works on high. Both relays under the dash to the blower work. Is it the resistor and where is it located? Can the resistor be cleaned or repaired?
It is the resistor that is causing that.
It requires replacement, attempting to repair it is not advisable.
The resistor is bottom connector (h2) in the picture:
Posted on Sep 11, 2009
My son has a 1996 Volvo 850 GLT Wagon and he needs the spark plug diagram. He changed the plugs, rotor, and distributor cap and the vehicle will not start. He did this work because the engine was running, but it was missing. Now it will not start.
Don't know your engine size so pick the correct one for your motor:
2.3L 4-Cylinder Engines Firing Order: 1–3–4–2 Distributor Rotation: Clockwise
2.8L 6-Cylinder Engine Firing Order: 1–6–3–5–2–4 Distributor Rotation: Clockwise
2.9L 6-Cylinder Engines Firing Order: 1–5–3–6–2–4 Distributorless Ignition
2.3L and 2.4L 5-Cylinder Engines Firing Order: 1–2–4–5–3 Distributor Rotation: Counterclockwise
Posted on Oct 12, 2009
Seat belt stuck on 1995 850 volvo
I solved this on my 95 volvo 850 glt as follows:
pull the seatbelt pilar cover off from the door jamb. this runs vertically up the pilar between the front an back door (beside the front seats. Once opened loosen the belt by gently pulling the belt upward toward the roof. You'll have to do this sometimes in small increments. Once the seatbelt is pulled out all the way, spray small amount of lubricant into the joint where at the top of the belt spool. Also use a screw driver to push spool upward while pulling the belt. At first it's only going to release a little but eventually the lubricant will work its way into the seam at the top of the belt spool and loosen up the stuck inertia catch. Until it completely loosens you might have to remove the pilar cover again and work the seatbelt out (also use the screw driver technique described above) in order to use the seatbelt. When parking, I would relatch the seatbelt and pull the slack up around the back of the head rest. After a day or so it worked normally.
Posted on Mar 26, 2010
I own a 1996 volvo 850 gle. the abs light doesn't go off.
Volvo has had a lot of trouble with ABS control units. Yours will most likely need to be replaced. You can either replace it with an exchange unit from a Volvo parts supplier or send yours to BBA reman. in MA for repair.
Posted on Mar 14, 2010
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