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#125 of 491 a/c problem by volvoscott Oct 19, 2000 (2:46 am)
Flapjack27, the 2 lights blinking are indicating a fault code(s) in the automatic climate control system. Resetting the code will not likely do you any good. If the fan is not blowing then it sounds like you need a fan or a fan resistor. More than likely the resistor is bad. Take it in and get it properly diagnosed.     Scott
#126 of 491 95 850 turbo wagon by tim106 Oct 26, 2000 (2:42 am)
Hi-my husband and I are considering purchasing a 95 850 turbo wagon with 87,000 miles. it's loaded and in mint condition (with 3rd seat) and the asking price is 15,000. any comments/concerns? our children are 2 and 5. thanks.
#127 of 491 #140 disappointed in S80 by cross444 Nov 03, 2000 (4:46 pm)
I'm looking at the new V70 with S80 platform and when I read your 10 Top problems list, it brought me back to my dearly beloved 240 wagons and 740 wagon, which suffered from every one of those problems. Nevertheless, each car lasted for 140,000 miles and carried me safely through two crashes. In spite of all their faults (and they are expensive to repair)all were safe and reliable driving machines.
#128 of 491 What's up with this? by scotian Nov 29, 2000 (5:36 am)
I just saw a big Volvo station wagon (it had a 70 in its name) that had a full passenger side muffler/exhaust w/ bumper cutout, but the driver side had a removable exhaust cutout (with the cutout still in place), no exhaust, and what appeared to be a muffler, just like the other. Would this be a fake muffler to balance out the looks, and if so, why stop short of an exhaust? What gives?
#129 of 491 exhaust by volvoscott Nov 30, 2000 (2:42 am)
Scotian, I am guessing you either saw the V70 AWD Cross Country, or the V70R AWD. The bumper for these 2 had a cutout with an option for a dual exhaust. Apparently the one you saw didn't have the exhaust option on it.
#130 of 491 Tranny Thump by stumeister Dec 18, 2000 (9:02 am)
Does anyone know if there is Tech Bulletin from Volvo on the cause and fix for the dreaded "tranny thump". You know the one where when you lift off the gas and it feels like someone hit the transmission with a 2 X4.   Its driving my wife and I crazy and we're honestly thinking about dumping our 99 XC (only 20K miles) and getting a 325 wagon.
#131 of 491 Check Engine Light by richardb Dec 19, 2000 (10:13 am)
The "Check Engine Light" will come on if you fill the vehicle with the engine running. To clear, remove gas cap, step on bumper to lower car and use a long slim object to open the gas fill line to relief the pressure imbalance!
#132 of 491 Stuck in First Gear and other problems... by highlands Dec 24, 2000 (9:06 pm)
Ok, I love my Volvo. I think that my '94 850 Turbo is a fantastic commuter combining speed, safety, looks and comfort into a solid package. Here, unfortunently are my recent problems. One, begining this November (and I feel like this started when it became colder, granted I live in ATL and cold is under 50) upon staring the car in the morning and even with a good 5 minute warm up the vehicle would be very slow in coming out of first gear... either I would have to drive almaost a full mile before it seemed the transmision warmed up and switched into 2nd or I would have to flip the auto gear shift into N then back to D to "coach" the car into 2nd.. What gives? After an early morning incident, and even a long day at the office with equally cold temps, this problem does not happen again till the next am. Second, the vehicle has gone through (last two weeks) the habit of not starting at rare times. Case... drove to the grocery store one cold evening.. came out with groceries... vehicle would not turn over. No burnt fuses, strong battery... just a click from the ignition switch but no engine turn. Came back next night started no problem with no adjustments.. this has happened three times now in last couple of weeks.. any ideas? Well, Merry Christmas!!!
#133 of 491 Cost of Maintenance by ray71 Dec 27, 2000 (3:11 pm)
I recently took my 2000 V70 AWD Cross Country in for its first service at 7500 miles. Cost=$187 dollars and I provided the Mobil 1 oil. When I took my 98 Suburban 2500 AWD in for its first service at 7500 miles the cost=$59 and I provided the oil. In both cases the service included the cost of tire rotation and the initial prices of the vehicles were within $1000. The hourly mechanic rate for my Volvo dealer is $82. Can you believe that rate for a tire rotation? Costco only charges $9 per tire for lifetime balances and rotation. I sent an e-mail to Volvo asking about the first service cost. It took two e-mails and a month before I received a reply. This is my third and last Volvo. I have been recommending Volvo to my friends since 1985. That will never happen again.
#134 of 491 850 R Wagon by cnau Dec 30, 2000 (6:54 pm)
Hello...I am in the process of evaluating an 850 R S/W for purchase. I found this 1996 car at a Volvo dealer with only 49,750 miles. I spoke with the previous owner and he confirmed no history of problems. He did add some brake and suspension performance upgrades though. My questions are these, with proper maintenance is this a 250 to 300K capable car? Is it worth $16,500 in clean condition? Are there any potential problems with this particular model? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chris

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