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#431 of 505 volvo versus plymouth? by momonly

Jun 10, 2007 (2:54 pm)

Silly question but here are the details. My daughter is looking for a car for about $2000 which is what she has saved up. Our choices at this point are a Volvo 850 wagon, 1994, 203,000 miles which a friend will sell her for $1500. It has a new transmission, brake pads and calipers. Her other option is a 1986 Plymouth Horizon with only 40,000 miles for $2000.
Any advice out there? The volvo is obviously a much safer car but how many more miles can we expect to get out of it? She is moving to Fargo, ND in August.

#433 of 505 Re: Volvo 850 Problem [yoshisaki] by brucebin

Jun 20, 2007 (6:22 pm)

Why don't you check your 850? Maybe theres a problem with your power steering pump, power steering hose, or probably the Rack And Pinions

#434 of 505 Re: scary noise: 1996 850 wagon, 100K miles [njvolvo] by rogerjanes

Jul 23, 2007 (10:39 pm)

Replying to: njvolvo (Mar 04, 2006 6:56 pm)
It may be a longshot, but the noise you have described is similar to one that I have had on a BMW 523i. It came from a small stone trapped in the front brakes. It sounds horrendous, but apparently does little damage. Easiest way to remove it is to go between reverse and forward a few times to dislodge it and hope it pops out of where it has stuck. I have had the problem a number of times - always after driving over road surfaces with loose blue metal.
Good luck.

#435 of 505 Intermittent rough running '96 850GLT by 96850glt

Jul 30, 2007 (6:23 pm)

I looked back to the first post for an answer, and I didn't see this before. Maybe I was in an altered state from staring at the screen for so long. If so, I'm sorry. I've got a '96 850GLT with 126K. Occasionally, throughout the operating envelope, the car will shudder, rpm drops, black smoke comes out of the exhaust, and at it's worst the engine dies. Sometimes, the car will not start/re-start right away, but it will eventually start. Again, lots of black smoke, and the smell of an over-rich engine. I get an OBD II code of P0103-MAF/VAF high input. I tested the MAF sensor and got a signal ground circuit:ground resistance of .008 ohms (should be 0 ohms), a battery voltage of 11.89V (.02V below actual batt voltage), and a backprobe of the signal ground:signal return wires of .15V (should be 0.1-0.2V). Any ideas before I bite the bullet for a 3-figures MAF sensor?
 
I'm all ears! On my previous '98 V70, I got a similar shudder, but it was very infrequent, and it never persisted to engine shutdown. Portland (ME) Volvo said it was probably the MAF sensor($350 + labor), so I'm leaning toward that in this case. I'd like to make sure before I dump more money into this car. I have recently replaced plugs, rotor, dist. cap, and ignition module/coil. Mayday, mayday, mayday!

#436 of 505 Re: Intermittent rough running '96 850GLT [96850glt] by 96850glt

Aug 14, 2007 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: 96850glt (Jul 30, 2007 6:23 pm)
I thoroughly cleaned the PCV valve and associated hoses, but it still ran poorly. I broke down and paid Volvo $225 for a new MAF sensor, which I installed in their parking lot. The car runs like new.
 
I did learn that Volvo had a TSB which called for removing the PCV Flame trap (mine was missing), but it had been superceded by a newer TSB which called for re-installing the flame trap. It's good to ask questions at the dealership.

#437 of 505 Re: ABS/Tracs Light [dwiner] by ralph18

Aug 26, 2007 (1:52 pm)

Replying to: dwiner (Jan 23, 2004 12:40 pm)
I recently removed my ABS module. I used a 4 mm socket with 1/4" drive ratchet. Its quite difficult to maneuver your hands into the space to get to the bottom screws but its possible if you are dexterous and patient - don't drop the driver. A small ignition wrench might work (Sears sells). I didn't use the Torx socket as I didn't have one; standard socket worked okay.
I sent the module to Victor Rocha (website below) after reading a testimonial and also checking another similar website. He tested, repaired, and returned the unit in about a week - very professional. I have been driving the 855 for about 2 weeks and all seems "good". Cost about $140 and 1 hour to remove/reinstall.
http://home.earthlink.net/~vicrocha/

#438 of 505 problems with sidelights and dashlights by farrell1

Sep 22, 2007 (2:02 pm)

hi i own a 1995 volvo 850 estate,ive got a couple of problems with the lights, my sidelights dont work,even though the main beam and full beam are ok,ive checked bulbs and fuses and all is ok,also my dash lights flicker on and off for about 2 mins then cease to work altogether,any advice from a volvo mechanic or someone with sound knowledge would be much appreciated,im a panel beater to trade so im not totally clueless with the workings of the car but im just a little lost as where to start with the electrics on this one!!!!

#439 of 505 Re: Intermittent rough running '96 850GLT [96850glt] by 97eight50

Oct 03, 2007 (7:34 pm)

Replying to: 96850glt (Jul 30, 2007 6:23 pm)
I'd check this Volvo 850/70 engine stalling thread http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3484 or look in the Volvo repair database http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/repairs.php .
 
That site has the most 850/70 info I've seen on the web. Sharp people.
 

#440 of 505 '96 850R / Engine Tapping by esommer

Nov 13, 2007 (10:06 am)

Over the weekend my car developed a very noticeable tapping sound that appears to be internal to the engine. I can't tell if it's coming from the top or bottom of the engine... The problem occurred while accelerating to enter the interstate while the turbo was producing about 15PSI. The tapping sound is consistent with increase and decrease in RPM's. Other than the tapping sound, the engine appears to be operating as normal - no misfiring , hesitation, knocking etc.
 
The car has 96,000 original miles on it and has been maintained very well. The current oil is Penzoil full synthetic 10W30.
 
Can anybody offer suggestion as to where to begin? Is this a known problem with this engine? Any info will be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks!!

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