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need help with 850 engine start puzzle 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be Victor850t5 on  Thu Jun 20 04:02 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Strange things happen every second time (randomly) when I start the engine
Engine by itself starts perfectly,
but lights ABS and TRAC OFF are on,
speedometer does not work,
turn signal switch does not work,
low beam lights do not work,
auto transmission is locked in the park unless push the unlock button.
Performance of other components seems OK, I was able to drive home 60 miles without any problems except mentioned.
What could be the common reason for described symptoms?
This behavior happens only at start, after that it is like yes or no situation, nothing changes until you stop the engine and start again.
I checked fuses, they look OK for me.
Your opinion, advice would be appreciated.

-Victor
850 t5, 96, 80k miles







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    need help with 850 engine start puzzle 850 1996

    posted by  someone claiming to be Victor850t5 on  Fri Jun 21 02:15 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Thanks everyone for your advice/info.
    Going to replace the ignition switch this weekend.
    Regards, -Victor








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    need help with 850 engine start puzzle 850 1996

    posted by  VolPat on  Thu Jun 20 08:08 CST 2002
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    Sounds like the ignition switch is giving grief. All the classic symptoms of shift lock, no lights, no speedo. This is an easy and relatively cheap fix if you DIY.








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    need help with 850 engine start puzzle 850 1996

    posted by  francisira on  Thu Jun 20 05:03 CST 2002
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    check your ignition switch. switch to #2 and #3 position. wiggle it. fairly easy, relatively cheap to fix. check volvospeed...bay13 for instrux.
    by the way, therre is a unique on our '96 re tracs and abs lights. i think they used recycled christmas lights....on again...off again. check bay13 for particulars
    regards







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    need help with 850 engine start puzzle 850 1996

    posted by  Valles on  Thu Jun 20 04:23 CST 2002
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    Check your battery for charge and all the connections at the cable ends for corrosion. Weak batteries or lack of juice due to corroded cables may contribute to electrical problems.

    A brand new battery has 13.2 volts. Check yours in the morning before you start the car. Check across the poles then actoss the cables. Then from the positive pole to the engine and see if there is any variation in voltage.
    --
    Nathan Valles, Black 855R, MBC, tint, strut brace, RE 730's








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    need help with 850 engine start puzzle 850 1996

    posted by  someone claiming to be Mrsha on  Thu Jun 20 04:20 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    850 PnP or Micro switch starting

    It's the PnP switch, not the microswitch in the shifter that's causing your problem. That microswitch doesn't effect starting, all it does is release the shifter from Park when the brake pedal is depressed, nothing more.
    Winter mode & fleeting trans problem. 850 1996
    Classic description of the PNP switch failure. Very common. Typically
    Act up on first cold morning (so you are a bit out of sync unless it is
    Still cold in NY).
    Warning: More then one transmission has been replaced when this
    Switch is bad and replacing the switch is what is needed. Cost
    Is 3 to 4 hundred to replace. You can probably go for a few months
    With it as is -- don't have to replace immediately, but will eventually.
    Turning off the engine and restarting often clears it (eventually
    It won't






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