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850 won't start, sometimes 850 1995

posted by  someone claiming to be Ben Dore on  Sun Aug 28 07:22 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I've been having problems starting my 1995 volvo 850. This happens rarely and always after I have driven the car for a while. When I try to start the car the engine will not even turn over and the hazzards begin to flash, after about 5 minutes they shut off. Then everytime I open the door or turn the key they begin to flash again. This has only happened a couple of times before and I'd let the car cool down for a while and then it would start. But now I can't even get it to start. Originally I thought it may be the battery but this doesn't seem to be the case. Then I thought maybe the fuses or something overheating. Can anybody help? Thanks.








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    850 won't start, sometimes 850 1995

    posted by  MVS on  Wed Aug 31 17:14 CST 2005
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    I am having similar problems with my '98 S70, basically the same car. If Volvo has this problem across 3 model years, there must be acommon fault and a common cure. Who has an explanation and a cure? My vehicle acts dead after sitting for 20-30 minutes after a drive of several miles. It will start if jumped or if it sits for more than an hour. It is a hot weather phenomenon. Are we alone? I doubt it.








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    850 won't start, sometimes 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2003 on  Sun Aug 28 12:32 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    This just happened to our 850 the other day. I disconnected the battery cable for a couple of minutes and it's been ok since.








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    850 won't start, sometimes 850 1995

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Sun Aug 28 09:42 CST 2005
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    How about the shift up arrow. Does it come on? If so, sounds like a PNP Switch gone bad. Check this out for the R&R:
    http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/pnpswitch.php
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon







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