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obd II system 850

posted by  someone claiming to be Pierre on  Wed May 21 17:17 CST 2003 [RELATED]

i heard you have to by a special scanner for these types of systems what years of 850's are they on or are they on all of them or just turbos and how much is the scanner and is the obd I system more easier to use because it already got the selector cable and what 850 models are they on or is the scanner really that expensive, and our 850 turbos more of a hassle to deal with than 850 glt models when it comes to repair cost and if you were buying a used volvo would you prefer a glt or turbo model based on your own experience








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    obd II system 850

    posted by  Hamfisted on  Thu May 22 15:44 CST 2003
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    The scanners are about $140 online, either the Equus 3100 (what I use) or the Actron 9135 are very good units and will serve you fine. I have a '95 Turbo and it has the OBDII system as well as the boxes under the hood. Starting in '96 all models just came with the OBDII system minus the diagnostic boxes under the hood. The data plug for the OBDII is under the coin holder in the center console. I would only recommend the Turbo models, not that the N/A models are bad but there's over a hundred horsepower difference between the two models and the Turbo makes the 850 a pretty cool "Sleeper". Dial up the boost until your head explodes if you want to. Mike








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    obd II system 850

    posted by  Mike H.. on  Wed May 21 17:52 CST 2003
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    I believe pre 96 doesnt need the scanner. Doesnt matter the model of the vehicle. The scanners can be costly but provide more information on the codes.
    But the codes are readily available on the net.
    The turbos are pretty reliable as long as you do regular oil changes and should use synthetic. Also there is nothing like driving a high pressured turbo... lots of torque!!!! Nothing like seeing and hearing a brick fly!







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