starting problems
#1
12-04-2007, 03:58 AM
starting problems
Hi I have a 95' Volvo 850 Turbo and for some reason the car starts right up but then when i put the car in drive a blanking arrow shows up on the dash and when i step on the gas it moves very slowy like it is in the winter mode this just stared this week, and then when i turn it off then turn it back on it will not even turn over you just hear the fuel pump, I switched to different gears N, D, 3, and nothing happend I switched it from sport to econimy and it started, but it happended again and this time that didn't work could this be the nuetrol saftey swith please respond
#2
12-04-2007, 04:27 AM
RE: starting problems
Sorry about the problem.
When the arrow is flashing and the car responds really slow, your car is in back-up mode, or commonly known as "Limp Home" mode, which degrades the original performance but gives you enough mobility to get you home, or to the "Nearest Volvo Dealer for Servicing"[8D].
Try pulling codes from the transmission & engine computers. Since your 850 is a '95 model, you can do this by yourself, without a tool/equipment. When you find the codes, let us know and we can go from there.
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/a1.html
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/a2.html
Also, let us know if you find difficulty pulling codes. It may be tricky if you're not used to with what is called "OBD-I", which gives you 3-digit codes by blinking LED. Or, if you're unsure about the procedure, visit a local auto parts shop such as AutoZone and tell them to do a free diagnostic service, and make sure to tell them that even though your car is of '95, your car DOES have OBD-II scanner port, in front of the shifter right under the coin holder. If you don't tell them this, they will say "we can't diagnose any cars made before '96", which is not true on Volvos. However, please note that the tester (scanner) they have probably cannot access the transmission computer, in which case you have a choice of pulling codes yourself or have a visit to a Volvo dealer, where they charge over $100 just to pull codes[8D].
JPN
When the arrow is flashing and the car responds really slow, your car is in back-up mode, or commonly known as "Limp Home" mode, which degrades the original performance but gives you enough mobility to get you home, or to the "Nearest Volvo Dealer for Servicing"[8D].
Try pulling codes from the transmission & engine computers. Since your 850 is a '95 model, you can do this by yourself, without a tool/equipment. When you find the codes, let us know and we can go from there.
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/a1.html
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/a2.html
Also, let us know if you find difficulty pulling codes. It may be tricky if you're not used to with what is called "OBD-I", which gives you 3-digit codes by blinking LED. Or, if you're unsure about the procedure, visit a local auto parts shop such as AutoZone and tell them to do a free diagnostic service, and make sure to tell them that even though your car is of '95, your car DOES have OBD-II scanner port, in front of the shifter right under the coin holder. If you don't tell them this, they will say "we can't diagnose any cars made before '96", which is not true on Volvos. However, please note that the tester (scanner) they have probably cannot access the transmission computer, in which case you have a choice of pulling codes yourself or have a visit to a Volvo dealer, where they charge over $100 just to pull codes[8D].
JPN
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