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 08-08-2021, 12:01 PM
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My son just got home with my 95 850. Dash lights are flickering, running like crap,
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Old 08-08-2021, 01:21 PM
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I would check the OBDI port to see if there are any codes then check the grounds on the car.
 
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Old 08-08-2021, 03:23 PM
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So this is the code I got
 
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Old 08-08-2021, 05:46 PM
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Try removing the TCM and ECM modules and clean the contacts.
 
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Old 08-10-2021, 10:45 AM
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One thing's for sure. that didn't cause the dash lights to flicker nor did it cause the engine to run like crap. That's just an extra symptom of the base electrical problem.
 
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