20 Most Recent 1995 Volvo 850 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

You will need to replace the glove box door assembly. Common Volvo issue

P1310 is a misfire code which means misfire on more that one cylinder. Cat was probably damages as a result of the misfire. Start with replacement of the ignition cap, rotor, wires and plugs. could be another issue but most likely it is ignition 80-90% of the time

You need a new belt unit. I have replaced 2 in my car.

In the center console glove box under a cover marked OBD

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.

Replace it NOW! Wash down the Battery compartment with a Baking Soda Slurry and rinse very well before replacing the battery.

That means your Overdrive is turned off.

Check your timing belt and if it is broken hope for no bent valves.

take the car for a drive for a few kilometres before checking the trans fluid and keep the car running in park while you check the fluid level and coolent you can check the resevior to see if it needs to be topped up

#1. Check the secondary cable which runs to your starter. #2. Check Starter Relay (unplug, and shake it - sometimes to can hear broken stuff inside of them) #3. Make sure your cables are tight, and your battery has a good charge. (was it trickle charged ? jumping and then turning the car off will not be enough charge for the battery ; you must charge to 100%) #4. Check all grounds.

another way to test it
unplug any fuel line you can locate tell a friend to start key one turn only if the line squirts fuel then pump is working and it might need regulator
if not then pump is gone

head gasket is blown

is it the seals or the hose-if its the hose just take the old one to the parts store and they will match it up for you

Volvo 850 Engine Service and Adjustment Specifications This link will take you to a doc site that will show the answers. The picture below is an extract from the same document. The distributor turns clockwise, making the firing order 1-2-4-5-3

The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3 for both the 2.3L Turbo and the 2.4 MFI.Thanks for your question