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.

Anyone seen this?! Bad ECU?

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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 06:42 PM
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Default RESOLVED..."Anyone seen this?! Bad ECU?" NOPE, bad main relay wire...

https://i.imgur.com/OZZj2Ti.jpg

I rebuilt my turbo and put it all back together today. It wouldn't start. I pulled a code P0120. The overdrive arrow was flashing. I pulled the battery cables, let it sit, put it back on and THIS was what I saw. Picture is with key in position II. Though, the error on the digital readout is ALWAYS ON when the battery is connected...

So, are the flashing arrow, and the error on the readout, a sign of a bad ECU?

Or, a short somewhere?

I was VERY excited to go for a spin with the rebuilt turbo :wompwomp:

as always, THANKS FOR ANY HELP!
 

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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Default A quick update

I scoured the 'net a little bit looking up some "no start" and "P0120" issues. I found some have had problems with main relay (above fan shroud, drivers side, behind intercooler hose). I went out to inspect mine quick, HA!

https://i.imgur.com/eJ8VpGD.jpg

Looks like the wire had rubbed against the shroud enough to make it all the way through. So, I quick jumpered the wire and connected the battery. No errors. I'm going to do some more in depth work tomorrow but this is a lead I'll take.

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Old Aug 16, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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Default Resolved

That wire WAS the issue. I popped on two spade connectors, wrapped it up and turned the key. Right away it started up. Back in action!

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