I just bought a 1996 850 Turbo wagon three days ago and driving it last night the check engine light came on. I know that it had been checked over by a local Volvo shop and had fuses changed before I bought it. The engine sounds a bit rough but otherwise I can't tell if anythings wrong. Sorry to sound so clueless and I hate to blame this on my femaleness but I have no idea what the light could mean. What signals the light to come on? Could it just be something minor? I'm pretty upset because this car has to last me and I thought I was getting a used but good car. I love my Volvo and just need some ideas on what it could be. Thank you in advance.
Help With A 850 Turbo Auto
Started by cat, May 11 2005 10:59 AM
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WhiteT5
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Posted 11 May 2005 - 11:18 AM
Take your car to the local Autozone and they'll read your codes for free. Tell us what codes they give you and we'll tell ya how to fix them 
EDIT: For the most part, check engine light is not something real major. The 850's are pretty solid cars mechanically. Most of the problems people have are electrical sensor related. For example, the PNP switch, throttle position sensor, fuel pump relay, coolant temp sensor, cam position sensor, evap valve. None of those things are difficult to fix. Like I always say, take care of your car and it'll take care of you. Another important thing since you have a turbo'd model is to run fully synthetic motor oil. If you change your own oil with synthetic, which is incredibly easy to do by the way, it ends up costing you less than going to the Jiffy Lube and having them throw some crappy dino oil in there.
EDIT: For the most part, check engine light is not something real major. The 850's are pretty solid cars mechanically. Most of the problems people have are electrical sensor related. For example, the PNP switch, throttle position sensor, fuel pump relay, coolant temp sensor, cam position sensor, evap valve. None of those things are difficult to fix. Like I always say, take care of your car and it'll take care of you. Another important thing since you have a turbo'd model is to run fully synthetic motor oil. If you change your own oil with synthetic, which is incredibly easy to do by the way, it ends up costing you less than going to the Jiffy Lube and having them throw some crappy dino oil in there.
Edited by White850T5, 11 May 2005 - 11:28 AM.
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-'95 850 T5 White/Tan (SOLD) // '92 244 5-spd White/Blue // '04 Saab 9-5 Aero Sportcombi 5-spd Navy/Black/Carbon
-'95 850 T5 White/Tan (SOLD) // '92 244 5-spd White/Blue // '04 Saab 9-5 Aero Sportcombi 5-spd Navy/Black/Carbon
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Posted 11 May 2005 - 11:30 AM
Thank you for answering. I lookd it up and there is one where I live. I'm surprised because I had never heard of it in Vermont. I am going to call the place where I got my car. They were supposed to be getting me a warranty but weren't sure it would go through because the cut off is 125,000 and my car has 135,000. I hope it goes through because then I'll have some back-up. I will let you know! I think I'll be on here a bit bothering you for answers.... if you don't mind. 
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Posted 11 May 2005 - 03:02 PM
QUOTE(cat @ May 11 2005, 04:30 AM)
I think I'll be on here a bit bothering you for answers.... if you don't mind.
Fastest way to learn is to ask questions.
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Posted 11 May 2005 - 08:56 PM
about 3 days after i bought my '96 850 Turbo wagon i got a CEL. i ended up buying one of the code readers from autozone. i figured that it was worth the $150 because i can use it on any '96 or newer vehicle.
mine threw a P0440 code which is the evap purge valve. it's up front, to the right of the radiator, right under the air intake. i haven't replaced mine yet and i get the same code from time to time, but just reset it. eventually i'll replace the vacuum lines to see if that fixes the problem.
mine threw a P0440 code which is the evap purge valve. it's up front, to the right of the radiator, right under the air intake. i haven't replaced mine yet and i get the same code from time to time, but just reset it. eventually i'll replace the vacuum lines to see if that fixes the problem.
'06 Mazda3
