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Doors lock on start by fhrabetin
Feb 19, 2009 (2:37 am)
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Concerning a 1995 turbo wagon 850 when try to start the doors all lock and dash lights come on, car does not start. Will start with jump but problem continues to recur intermittently. Any suggestions?
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Re: Doors lock on start [fhrabetin] by hairby
Feb 19, 2009 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: fhrabetin (Feb 19, 2009 2:37 am)

The problem could be either in the ignition safe switch button by the gear shift handle or in the clutch assembly unit. (you have to push the clutch in to start)
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Re: Doors lock on start [hairby] by fhrabetin
Feb 19, 2009 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: hairby (Feb 19, 2009 10:10 am)

Thanks, I'll check it out.
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Re: '96 Volvo 850 Turbo - White Sludge in Dipstick [jr714] by volvofamily
Feb 23, 2009 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: jr714 (Dec 03, 2008 1:07 am)

Dear jr714,
Sorry for the late response...
I only replaced the dipstick.
Prior to that, the mechanic did a check (compression?) and he informed me that the head gasket was OK and was not the cause of the sludge.
 
Best of luck.
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Newby here. by ous
Feb 24, 2009 (11:15 am)
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I am inheriting a 1995 850 Turbo Wagon with 188,000 well maintained miles. I have never owned a Volvo or a turbo. From my internet study of this model, I feel that my benefactor must have thought well of me to offer this treasure. I plan to keep her memory alive by keeping the wagon in daily drive condition.
 
Other than the obvious maintanence requirements, is there anything I need to keep in mind that might be unique to a Volvo?
 
Thanks for kind responses,
OUS
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Volvo 850 by hairby
Feb 24, 2009 (11:43 am)
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You may want to check and see if you have a sercurity code for the radio. If you disconnect the battery (to replace it or charge it) your radio will not work unless you have the code. Most Volvo had one with the new owners. If not it is expense to change it. The ignition protection switch button by the gear shift can malfunction and will keep the car from starting. Know where the Manuel release wire is for the Gas tank door. It's in the inside back corner behind the panel on the gas door side. Parts are expensive when you repair Volvo's
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Re: Volvo 850 [hairby] by ous
Feb 24, 2009 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: hairby (Feb 24, 2009 11:43 am)

Thanks so much. Tomorrow is scheduled to be a good day and I was planning to get the battery out and slow charge it. You may have averted the sounds of panic screams from an old man.
 
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Re: Volvo 850 [ous] by fhrabetin
Feb 24, 2009 (12:29 pm)
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Replying to: ous (Feb 24, 2009 12:10 pm)

You don't have to take the battery out to slow charge it unless there is another reason, You can purchase a trickle charger which will keep the battery maintained over long periods of time.
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Re: Volvo 850 [fhrabetin] by ous
Feb 24, 2009 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: fhrabetin (Feb 24, 2009 12:29 pm)

Old habits, old men.
 
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Wisdom by fhrabetin
Feb 24, 2009 (1:42 pm)
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New habit, old man, wiser man.
     Frank

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