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 Dec 11, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Hi All !!

Well with preditable timing, my service light came on when 10" of snow plonked itself on the ground, but as my feet get warmer and the snow melts, I'd like to reset it! I think I found something on here before, something about resetting the light with the boxes down near the washer filler bottle.

Two silly questions, does the light always come on at start up and then turn off after a couple of minutes and secondly, I think in the original post, you pressed the button and watched the light etc BUT also, used a jumper between the 2 boxes, what do I use to do that, anything in particular?

Apologies for the somewhat ignorant question.

Thanks,

 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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The jumper wire goes into A7 Then 4-1-5-1

Yes the light comes on when you start then goes off after a few minutes.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Thanks Tech, will venture outside and do that right NOW!!

Cheers,
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Done - Isn't it nice to have something EASY to do!!

The car was last serviced at 140k, belts and tensioner included, I'm now on 149k, oil changed inbetween of course, I guess I should try and compile a list of 'musts' for a service when I see warm weather on the horizon!!

Thanks again Tech.

 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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No problem glad you got it.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Ideas...

Drain and Refill Auto Trans Fluid
New 87C/190F Wahler Thermostat
New OEM Engine Coolant Temp (ECT) sensor
New Peak Coolant
New OEM front O2 sensor
New Interstate MT-47, MT-48 battery
New Rubber Inserts for Headlight Wipers - made from 1990-93 Honda Accord Passenger side (2)

 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Hi Robert!

Thanks for the useful list.

I think my trans fluid is good and likewise coolant flush not so long ago, but the rest makes perfect sense!!

In all the cars that I have owned over the hundreds of years that I've been on this planet, I don't think I have ever not even once, been pro-active about a T-Stat. So, maybe I should make that a first!!

Again, many thanks and roll on (has - as if) some warm weather!!
 
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