Hot Topics - Helpful Information - "How To" DIY Repairs
 

This is a list of many 850 write ups. I encourage you to read through the entire thread before you start link jumping.

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A/C Compressor Clutch Re-shimming

A/C Compressor Clutch Reshimming - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

A/C Cuts Out

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...uts-out-42326/

ABS Controller Cover Removal

ABS Controller Cover Removal - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Alternator Replacement

Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...850-s70-69318/

Antenna Mast Replacement

Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...67/#post348388

Antenna Switch Writeup - Installing One If You Don't Have One

power antenna switch write-up - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Battery Drain Diagnosis

Basic Battery Drain Troubleshooting - 101 - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Blower Motor Replacement 850's

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=19322

Brake Pad Replacement, Front

Brake pads, front, replacement instructions on a 1998 S70 Volvo, also 850

Brake Pad Replacement, Rear

Brake pads, rear, replacement instructions on a 1998 S70 Volvo, also 850

Buyer's guide for people seeking to purchase a 850

Buyer's guide - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

C/V Axles Removal

Removing the C/V Axles - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Cabin air filter replacement for the Volvo 850 and S70 - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum,
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...t-video-68686/

Cam Sensor - How To Test It

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...voltage-56508/

Center Console Removal Instructions

How To Remove Center Console - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Cooling System Overview - NA

Cooling System Overview On A Volvo 850,
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...68/#post348390

Coolant Hoses, Replace them before they burst

https://volvoforums.com/forum/genera...em-asap-74508/

Compression Test - How To

Compression test on a Volvo B5254 motor, 850 and S70 - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...0-video-71713/

Control Arms - How To Replace

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic...-installation/

Cruise Control Not Working

Cruise Control Not Working - Turbo Boost Gauge Not Working - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...0-video-71945/

Cup Holder Replacement

Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s70-33/volvo-850-s70-v70-cup-holder-replacement-video-70069/#post348393

Dash Pad Removal (To replace the instrument panel lights)

Removing the dash Pad (To replace the instrument panel lights) - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...l-video-73586/

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) List

List of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...0-video-71834/

EGR Removal and Cleaning

Volvo Performance Repairs And Modifications

Evaporator Replacement Instructions

Evaporator replacement instructions - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Fuel Pump Removal - Replacement

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...?p=56515#56515
VIDEO: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...t-video-75624/

Gas Tank Removal

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...ix-pics-55740/

Glove Box Stuck Closed - How To Open

How to open A broken Glove Box!! - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Head Gasket Replacement and Related Items

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...ts-pics-44879/
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...t-video-74852/

Headlight Wiring Repair

Headlight wiring repair - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Heat Not Working

Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...c-video-73824/

Heated Seats Not Working

Heated seats not working. Fuse is good - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...0-video-74349/

Heater Core Replacement

Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...70/#post348396

Hood will not open, release cable may be broken

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...od-open-35736/

Horn stuck on?

Horn stuck on? - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Instrument Cluster Lighting Diagnosing

Diagnosing Instrument Panel Lights Not Working - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Key stuck in the ignition - Will not come out

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...key-out-56392/
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...t-video-75988/

Keyless Entry System - After Market

Aftermarket Keyless entry system - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Keyless Remote Control Programming - '95 850 (may work on '93 - '94's also):

Keyless programing how I did it on my 95 850

Maintenance Questions From New Volvo Owner

New Volvo 850 Owners - Read This Important Thread... (Also applies to S/V70's) - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

MCC Removal

MCC removal - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...c-video-75990/

Misfires, troubleshooting

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...r-posts-70029/
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/genera...m-video-75991/

Motor Mount Replacement - Front Lower (Right)

http://www.atthetipwebs.com/technolo...ount_right.htm
Video: Right lower motor mount replacement instructions for Volvo 850 - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum,

Motor Mount Replacement - Upper

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/200...w-oem-bushing/
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...c-video-75992/

Motor Mount Replacement - Fwd / Aft Hydraulic

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...acement-26094/

Odometer Broken, Does Not Count Mileage - How To Repair

How to Repair a Broken Odometer - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...r-video-74301/


Odometer Broken, How To Get Actual Mileage for 93-95 850 Volvo (OBD-I Port)

How to Get the Actual Mileage on a 93-95 850 Volvo - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...01/#post377407

Oil Pan O-Ring Installation Instructions

Oil pan o-ring installation instructions - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Owners Manual - On-line for all models

http://www.volvocars.com/us/top/yourvolvo/volvo-vehicle-information-library/Pages/default.aspx

PCT Removal and Cleaning

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=28415

PCV System - Good Writeup With Pictures

PCV Breather System Replacement - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...t-video-74990/

PCV System For Beginners

A how to for PCV system for beginners - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...90/#post377409

Progression and Upgrades - Tech's Yellow T-5R

My progression and upgrades - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Progression and Upgrades - Tech's Wife's Car

Wife's car progression and upgrades - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Radiator Replacement - Non Turbo, Automatic

1997 Volvo 850 Non turbo automatic radiator write up - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video (Turbo): https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...o-video-71871/

Radio Bulbs - Replacing

Radio Lights - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...e-video-71530/

Radio Wont Come One - Where Is the Security Code?

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...battery-52074/
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/genera...0-video-70284/

Repairs / Improvements and Other Things People Have Done - Includes Timing Belt Change Instructions

Members Write ups - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Resources Thread VolvoForums

VolvoForums Resources Thread - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Roof, ceiling liner removal
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...04/#post381683

Seat Back Cable Repair For 850

850 Seat back cable repair - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...r-video-74015/

Serpentine Belt Replacement On the 850

Volvo Performance Repairs And Modifications

Service Light - How To Reset On The 850's 93-95 Models

How to reset the SERVICE LIGHT on the '93 through '95 models... - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...0-video-71834/

Shift Knob Removal/Repair - Manual 5 Speed

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...up-pics-51244/

Special Tool, Home Made

Home made special tool! - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Stalling Randomly / Will Not Start Sometimes

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...-stalls-55928/

Struts, Front, Guide to Changing

Strut Replacement Guide

Tailgate Trim Panel Loose?

Tailgate trim panel loose? - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement On 850 NA - (Looks same for Turbo)

Volvo 850 Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement | Happy Wrenching
Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...t-video-70149/

Transmission Flush, ATF

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...tep-step-5157/

Transmission, Manual Swap Thread

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...through-39324/

Trim Restoration - To Original Grey Color or Change To Black

Restoring Trim To Original Grey Color - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Turbo Boost Gauge Not Working - Cruise Control Not Working

Cruise Control Not Working - Turbo Boost Gauge Not Working - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

Turbo Coolant Hose Replacement - Inlet and Outlet

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...acement-59878/

Wheel Bearing Bad - How to replace the front wheel bearings

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...rite-up-32307/

Windshield Wiper Lifting Off Of The Windshield Repair

Video: https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...r-video-75987/

Yellow 850 T-5R, Rarity Numbers

Yellow t-5r rarity by numbers - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum

thanks, i found a few things i was looking for on here.

this is great, very helpful!

i think you can repair the car by yourself.
but you need a professional tool, VOLVO VIDA DICE Diagnostic Tool hope it can help you.

The control arm "volvolution" page doesnt exist any more :(

Thanks, got it changed.

New link for the owner manuals at the Volvo site:
http://www.volvocars.com/us/top/your...s/default.aspx

Thanks. Got it changed.

My volvo AC compressor did not work well and i got confused what to do?then i surfed internet and got the name of AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR CYPRESS.They are certified as well as licensed.They have done the whole work in about half an hour.

volvo 850 blow off valve
 

how hard is it to put a bov in a volvo 850 t?

Many of the links do not work - the ones ending in "/tm.htm"

Hi there.. This post isnt working.

Evaporator Replacement Instructions

Evaporator replacement instructions - Volvo Forums - Volvo Enthusiasts Forum