Hi All,

I a proud to join this site . I have a 96 model 850-T since a year .Today suddenly while tracelling , I saw hot steam rushing out from the place. I took it to a mechanic who suggested replacing the spark plugs , but that doesn't seem to solve the problem . Donno what to do. Can anybody suggest a solution and what could be the problem .. THANKS!!!

 

A little more info please!

 

Thanks !!!

I will await your reply . Someone also told me it could be the leaky cap from where you put the coolant. But does the coolant/water mixture boil !!!!!!!


Take care ...


Ajju

 

Your bottle could be cracked causing it to leak and omit a little steam.Or if it has been topped off recently it could of just released some coolant.Also i would check your thermostat if it is bad it will build to much pressure and boil over.

 

Thanks a lot!!!!.I will have it checked as I am not sure where the thermostat is .On the surface there are no cracks at all.


Thanks again...

 

Hi Tech,

Now that I remembered , the service light is always on in my car for 2 mins when i start. I remember the last time i took it for service , the guy told me not to worry about it .( After servicing the car !!!!) How do you reset this light ?


Thanks !!!!


Ajju

 

The thermostat is on the engine where the upper radiator hose meets the engine.There is 2 torxes 40 screws holding the thermostat housing on you need to remove them and the thermostat is under there.The service light needs to be reset with a reset tool.

 

Hi Tech,

How expensive is the reset tool and is it relatively easy to use?

 

Im not 100% sure of the price but I think it is expensive.The light goes off after a little but if you can live with that then you don't need it.
https://volvoforums.com/post.asp?do=...137&toStyle=tm
Follow this link it is for the reset tool.

 

Hi Tech,

thanks for the reply, but the link you have provided goes directly to a message compose window .

Enjoy!!!


Ajju

 

http://www.ipdusa.com/ProductsCat.as...564&RootID=629
Try this link.Sorry it didn't work last time.