is there a way to check codes without going to the dealer , i like to do as much as i can myself
thanks in advance
marcel

 

Check the stickies.

 

Depends on the year of the car. 95 and earlier can be done under the hood. 96 and newer has to have an ODB-II reader. Some 95's have both. Mine does. If you have ODB-II AutoZone or Advance Auto will read the codes for you.

 

Jim...when you say they can be read under the hood on 95 and older...how and what do I need to get started? I've got a 94 and a 95 both 850 wagons and trying to avoid my mechanic like the plague. Where can I purchase a gadget that will read and reset?

Thanks!

 

Try this link. I found it but didn't look at it very closely since I am at work.

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/a2.html

 

Thanks very much, Jim! This is extremely helpful--I'm going to try it out right now! I'm also at work...but taking lunch with my Volvo today