Volvo 850 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 9

Then you have the incorrect transmission for the car.

Not a lot of websites offer free manuals. I tried searching for the volvo model 850 turbo on a torrent search and found it. Torrents are a p2p file sharing. They can be risky to download just because of jerks who puts viruses in there. I also can find virtually any repair manual on any model car at my local library and its free. Hopes this helps.

Try this trick, push the lock button once your in the car to unlock first then lock then unlock again, your kill switch is activated as anyone could unlock the door with a key, but to be linked together via bluetooth remote is exclusive and good practice if you choose to stop a thief

get the code reset then run the car and read the code with a volvo scan tool ,run out all old fuel 100% and the refill and add some techron

With a good battery in the car turn the ignition key to Position I. Do not put the key in position II. Make sure "OFF" is displayed. Let the car sit with the key in position I for about two hours. "CODE" will appear in the display. Enter your code.

If you are using port A2. error 212 is a bad O2 Sensor. if you are using port A1 error code 212 would be a bad transmission and it would behave quite badly.

You have a Vacuum leak, possibly a plugged PCV System that needs a complete replacement. Check out http://www.ipdusa.com/ for prices on kits.

If it is just the safety latch you should be able to use a coat hanger to release it. It may take two of you to get both sides at once.

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If you have good compression then I would bet that your PCV System is clogged. http://www.ipdusa.com/ has the parts at a reasonable price as a full kit. You will have to pull the Intake Plenum/Manifold and you need to be careful as the plastic lines are fragile but with caution and patience it can be done at home.

Check the main Brake light switch that is activated by the brake pedal arm.

Change your Fuel Filter, Have your Fuel pressure Checked. Your pump may be getting weak and it is easy to replace. There is an access hatch under the carpet over the fuel tank. Remove the hatch disconnect the wires and hoses, unscrew the locking ring and pull the pump and sending unit out as one piece. Replace the Pump in the housing and replace in reverse order.

You are burning oil, it could be coming from a blocked PCV System. If it is plugged it is best to replace the entire system and you have to remove the intake manifold to get to it.

Clean the Battery Terminals.

Replace the belt and retractor.

If you have reset your codes you should be able to with in a day.

Check that your rear interior lights shut off. Other than that disconnect the + Battery cable and put a voltage meter between the two. Pull all of your Fuses and replace one at a time checking to see if the voltage changes, this will show you where your problem is.

The Struts are inside the Strut Tube that bolts to the top of the inner fender well and runs down to the lower A-Arm that holds the front suspension. You can tell by the big spring wrapped around it.