Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old 04-03-2010, 08:58 PM
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95 volvo 850 glt non turbo is kicking down hard when i let up onthe gas
or slow down. Check engine light just came on and orange arrow started
flashing. Please help
 
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Old 04-03-2010, 10:30 PM
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In the immortal words of Jeremy Clarkson - "That's toast!"

Kidding aside, your symptoms don't sound good. Your transmission is probably gone. Try reading the trouble codes first, here is how to do that:
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/a1.html

Then report back and maybe somebody can find a solution.
 
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Old 04-04-2010, 06:19 AM
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Thanks I will read the codes and get back ..Thank you
 
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While your reading code check you fluid level.
 
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