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 Nov 20, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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okay...my girlfriend drives a 94 Volvo 850...it is having some problems. When she drives it, it will randomly cut out (no power or anything). what could be this problem. all of the light in the dash come on. after it happens she starts it back up and is good to go...what is goin on here.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Greetings from Chicagoland.

I would first check the alternator. The 850's are extremely sensitive to power requirements. When my alternator went, all dash warnings flashed.

If the car has the original alternator and has never been replaced, you might want to tell your GF to replace it NOW. It is about $230 with core charge, a bit pricy but you wouldn't want your GF to get stranded, would you? I would recommend a rebuilt/new Bosch (OEM).

Good luck,


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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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I would first check to see if there are any trouble codes in the computer.
 
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