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#197 of 491 my 850 and v70 problems by jav1120 May 26, 2001 (1:55 pm)
I have a 98 V70 since Aug 99, I bought it as a demo with 6K miles. The only problems I had were the blinker's contact going, one washer jet and a check engine light. This was all corrected in one visit and they even fixed my broken cup holder under warranty, (we broke it). My wife loves the car.   I bought a used 96 850 sedan with 35K miles and I had 3 check engine lights and a major oil leak. The leak was the main engine seal between the trans and engine. Good thing the car was certified or else it would have been at least $1,600 for all this work. When the warranty ran out I sold it. When I drove it it ran fine.
#201 of 491 Hi Folks- by revka Dec 31, 2001 (9:40 pm)
This discussion has just been moved back from our Archived Folder and is now open for discussion. In addition the information here, be sure to check out the Helpful Links box on the left side of this page. You'll find direct links to other related Volvo features, articles, and discussions. Hope this is helpful. Happy Motoring!   Revka Host Hatchbacks / Station Wagons / Women's Auto Center Boards
#202 of 491 Volvo 850 Wagon-Hot seat by edflight Jan 02, 2002 (7:21 pm)
We bought our 850 wagon,w/3rd seat, 5spd manual trans, in Feb 2001. We loved it. The operative word is loved. On Jan 1, 2002 while my family was loading up, I was sitting in the driver's seat(seat heater on), engine running, when I smelled and saw smoke coming from underneath the driver's seat. I told everyone to get out of the car, and checked underneath the driver's seat and saw the underside of the drivers seat on fire. With no fire extingusher all I could do was get the family out and away, call 911 and watch the Volvo go up in flames in about 6 minutes. Since none of us are smokers,and the seats were manually adjusted, I can only conclude that the seat heater overheated and caused the fire. Fortunately no one was injured, but this event scared us and our children. Does anyone else know of a similiar experience with Volvo seat heaters?
#203 of 491 Holy cow! by javadoc Jan 02, 2002 (9:57 pm)
I am so happy that you and your family weren't harmed! I've not heard of this happening before in a Volvo. The owner's manual states that you shouldn't use the seat heaters w/o someone sitting in them, but I don't think that would matter.   Could there have possibly been anything under the seat, some tissue paper or something, that could have ignited from the heating elements? Those heating elements can get really hot and I can easily imagine some thin, highly flamable item like Kleenex going up in flames quickly.   Wow. Hopefully the host won't delete my post, but you should also post this on www.brickboard.com, a highly regarded Volvo enthusiast site where you could get alot of help on your problem.   Again, I'm very happy you and your family are okay.   /javadoc
#204 of 491 Receiver/CD/Cass for 94 850 Wagon by kkcymru Jan 04, 2002 (6:53 pm)
Any suggestions on replacing the radio/cassete player in 94 850. The current one, an SC-710, quit accepting the anti-theft code, and dealer says only option is to send it back for a refurbished one at a cost of about $300, or roughly twice what you'd pay for a brand new non-Volvo receiver of similar specs. I also went through three refurbished models under warranty before the dealer installed one that actually worked.   I've checked Crutchfield for aftermarket cassete or CD receivers, and nothing fits, except with modification, and they don't make a installation kit. I've also found a source for an SC-816, which adds a CD player, but the cost is $830.   I like the looks of the Volvo radios compared with most of the garish aftermarket models and the sound is acceptable, but the Volvo prices are ridiculous. I also don't want some hideous "make it fit" installation and overly complicated design to ruin the generally nice looking dash of the 850. [That would be like building a great minivan and ruining it with a wimpy 2.5L Duratec engine, right Javadoc?]   Any suggestions or places to look.   Thanks.
#205 of 491 kkcymru, by javadoc Jan 04, 2002 (10:56 pm)
lol on the MPV comment... I remember you from earlier last fall. Did you end up w/ an MPV? We're seriously considering a 2002 ES, trading/selling our 2000 LX.   Re: your stereo question, if you're willing to spend $300, I'd spend some time searching the classifieds at www.brickboard.com, and also ebay (my favorite car-parts shopping grounds). A friend of mine bought a slightly used SC-816 on ebay for just under $300. It sounds great, has radio/cassette/cd function and cd changer control. The search may take weeks. I found a replacement SC-815 on brickboard.com, last year, by posting some queries in their "aftermarket" thread and was inundated with assistance. One other source that I use is erievolvo.com, which is a Volvo recycler. They're based in NY state and seem to have a good inventory an okay pricing...and the fact that they have an extremily helpful staff does help.   Other than the OEM route, many bricksters have put in single-din (std size) cd players and sourced a single-din cubby/pocket to fill the space. I did this with my Saab 9000Turbo, and it looked great (same double-din type of radio). I just was reading about that on the bb this week, but can't recall if it was in the 850 or aftermarket board.   You'll find a great solution, just give it some time. A quick look on ebay (searched using "volvo radio") found an SC-816 for $440, and what looks like an SC-811 (AM/FM/Cassette/Changer control) also, and that's at $25 with a day to go. Changers (Alpine-made) cost $200-300 and are everywhere for these radios, btw.   Best of luck,   /javadoc
#206 of 491 by revka Jan 05, 2002 (8:06 am)
Hi kkcymru- Glad to see you're getting some helpful advice here from Javadoc. For more feedback, you may also want to copy/paste your message into our Accessories and Aftermarket Audio system upgrades discussion. Good luck.   Hi Javadoc- Thanks for your helpful feedback! You participation on this board is very much appreciated.... Happy motoring!   Revka Host Hatchbacks / Station Wagons / Women's Auto Center Boards

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