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What is this device? 850 1996

posted by  Bill Houghton on  Sat Apr 10 16:38 CST 2004
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We just bought a '96 850 sedan (non-turbo). The Haynes manual arrived today, and I read through it but was unable to find any reference to one component. In the engine compartment, centered at the top of the firewall, is a device that looks like an old VW horn, but I'm pretty sure it's not the horn (those are visible up front). What is this thing?








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    What is this device? 850 1996

    posted by  cancerman on  Wed Apr 14 02:34 CST 2004
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    Actually, you'll find a slew of things that the Haynes manual dosn't say anything about. It dosn't mention how to remove the bumpers on anything but 1993 models. It dosn't have a schematic diagram for the seats. Also dosn't say how to reupholster them like the 740/760 manuals. In fact, if you hold the 740 manual next to the 850 manual, you'll notice that the 740's is thicker, even though the 850 is much more complicated.

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    What is this device? 850 1996

    posted by  jmiked on  Sat Apr 10 16:47 CST 2004
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    That’s the horn for the alarm system. Did you get the keychain remotes for the door locks?








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      What is this device? 850 1996

      posted by  Bill Houghton on  Sun Apr 11 05:36 CST 2004
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      Oh, that makes sense - very logical, putting the horn where it can't be reached easily when you break into the car. Yes, we got two of the keyless remotes, one of which works. I guess that means I need to talk to Volvo about the activation codes and all that...








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        What is this device? 850 1996

        posted by  the kick inside on  Sun Apr 11 12:27 CST 2004
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        nope..no need to talk to volvo...

        if you look in the manual it tells you how to enable them ..cycle the ignition on and off 5 times quickly (nb..dont start the car..just till idiot lights come on) on the 5th time leave it ON now press the big button on each remopte in turn (you should see the alarm warning light on top of the dash blink in response) when you have done both remotes tunr the ignition off..

        I would suggest you put new batteries inthe remotes FIRST..

        Easy, free and good fun...BTW i had a defective remote with a loose surface mount diod inside mine..soldered it back on ok..but BOY was it tricky!








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          What is this device? 850 1996

          posted by  someone claiming to be Chris on  Mon Apr 12 04:46 CST 2004 [RELATED]

          I need a new battery for my keyless remote. Where do I get one? Radio Shack? Also, do I need to follow the steps you outlined after replacing a battery?

          Much obliged. . .

          1993 850 GLT 99,000miles








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            What is this device? 850 1996

            posted by  the kick inside on  Mon Apr 12 11:26 CST 2004
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            batteries..any good automotive store should sell them, no i dont think you will have to follow the procedure IF he remote was previously programmed onto the car..








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      What is this device? 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be bl on  Sun Apr 11 04:20 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      If it isn't the alarm horn, you may be seeing the SAS valve (secondary air system). It looks like a small round pot will have a purple vacuum line attached plus a larger black hose. Check the photos here :http://volvospeed.com/Repair/airpump1.htm

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