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My lamp 'mode W engaged' flash 850 1993

posted by  nexylap on  Sun Mar 28 04:43 CST 2004
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Hi !

My lamp flash !!! I'm beginner...:-(

Someone could help me ?

Thanks a lot !







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    My lamp 'mode W engaged' flash 850 1993

    posted by  Hamfisted on  Sun Mar 28 06:58 CST 2004
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    Is your "Winter Mode" switch depressed on the center console? The button should be up to turn Winter mode off. I always leave it in Sport mode.


    Mike
    '95 850T








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      My lamp 'mode W engaged' flash 850 1993

      posted by  nexylap on  Sun Mar 28 10:28 CST 2004
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      "Winter Mode" switch is depressed. I'm in the Economic Mode. Should it be in the Sport Mode to make the lamp to unflash ?

      Nexylap
      '93 850GLT







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        My lamp 'mode W engaged' flash 850 1993

        posted by  Hamfisted on  Sun Mar 28 15:01 CST 2004
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        Yes. The Winter mode switch should be UP, not depressed. Sport mode will give you a little better performance. Don't you have an owners manual?


        Mike
        '95 850T








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          My lamp 'mode W engaged' flash 850 1993

          posted by  nexylap on  Sun Mar 28 23:02 CST 2004
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          It is sure: Winter mode switch is not activated.

          I read my handbook.

          When it is activated, starting is slower and the arrow remains lit in any time.

          The problem arrives of time when outside is cold (-6 degrée Celsius), the engine starts as in Winter mode but this time the arrow flickers.

          After approximately an hour, the light dies out.

          Thanks,

          nexylap
          '93 850 GLT








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            My lamp 'mode W engaged' flash 850 1993

            posted by  someone claiming to be VolvoFan on  Mon Mar 29 06:09 CST 2004 [RELATED]

            It sounds like the PNP switch. It's a common problem and usually occurs when the weather is cold. You can try to clean the contacts by moving the gear selector from Park down to 1st gear 20-30 times. This will buy you some time but you will eventually need to replace the PNP switch








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            My lamp 'mode W engaged' flash 850 1993

            posted by  someone claiming to be 960 owner... on  Sun Mar 28 23:34 CST 2004 [RELATED]

            This sounds like there is a problem with the PNP-switch...

            http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/TransmissionAutoAW30.htm#960AW3040GearPositionSensorSwitchReplacement







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