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  • Electric worm in the Volvo 850?

    To the vehicle: Volvo 850 2,3 T5 166KW BJ. 04/1994 Petrol/LPG Body Moin people, I don’t know anymore, my 850 ran always without problems and one evening I turned off the car on the yard and in the morning started the theater then, engine turns, but does not start. I then tested: spark plugs, ignition cables, ignition distributors and runners, everything unobtrusive, sparks at the spark plug and at the ignition coil checked, no spark! So short hand bought a new ignition coil and built in, unfortunately still everything dead. Instead of blindly replacing further parts I then checked the usual suspicious and on the cam wave sensor the voltages. On the plus line 1.68V, signal line 0V and mass (against +) 12V. So the engine control unit was released and the line from the control unit to the Nock wave sensor was tested, 0Ohm resistance. Then I have to check the voltage supply of the engine control unit with a 100W lamp. Terminal 15 could only be measured with the multimeter, so that the voltage broke and the same thing was connected to the control unit.

  • 1 tire defective, all 4 tires renewed?

    Yesterday I managed to damage with the right front tyres on a curb. The tire has burst on the flank, has to be replaced as if and can certainly not be repaired. My question, do I have to change all 4 tyres or is that enough? In the operating instructions I find that the tyres should be changed as complete as possible (i.e. all 4 at the same time), at another point of the operating instructions it is said that the tyres can be replaced with varying degrees of wear from front to back. What now? Would be nice if you could help me. Greeting Jörg

  • Change of timing belt

    Hello dear Volvo community, I would be very interested if someone with his elk is already ready to change the timing belt or have already changed. As I have experienced the intervals of the V50 at 250,000km, that is hammer. The timing belt can be that he does not tear around but the around 8 water pump etc ) I will change mine at 85 t km about including the water pump. I would also like to know what it costs? ? The Andreas would have to know that. a nice evening gruss attila

  • Engine fan does not start

    It’s my biggest riddle of all times! In November 2011 I’m getting my 94′ Volvo 850 T5, it’s driving great and is sure to get me to Munich from Stuttgart. Only the temperature (at -3°C outside temperature) turns over half of the display when the turbo is cold running. I already thought, said a friend, that it is normal after further distances that it turns up a bit. 3 days later the engine control light lights up – so I read something with you and switch to advised Lamdasonde and OT – dealer. The sign stays out for 1n week, also the fuel consumption adjusts itself from 14l to an average of only 12 liters of temperature increase but remains. Then we have bridged the fan relay, the fan engine works perfectly and jumps immediately. So I drive to Volvo to read out so much – result: Fan relays – changed – Fans still don’t start – again to Volvo – AHA ! Control unit. New control unit for 1050,- Euron ordered everywhere – but not jumps to the fan again – there is either a fan switch?

  • Cooler fan does not start

    Hello together. Unfortunately, the radiator fan doesn’t start if it should do it…. First diagnosis, the fan itself is defective. Tested with direct power supply. It really didn’t jump on. Okay, exchanged for a used one, which also starts with direct power supply. To be careful, the relay is changed times. Unfortunately, everything is without success. The workshop has determined today 1,5h everything imaginable measured and tried, but it does not jump and the engine is too hot and the climate does not work in the stand. Apparently, the middle plug (which comes into the relay) does not have power. This is the plug, which has a yellow and a yellow/white cable. Someone’s idea what I / we could / should do next?! These two cables go into MStg or? fuses are also all ok….

  • Durable gas at the CDI – fun with danger?

    Moin! I have read myself everywhere, but as so often I found no correct answer to my question. One says it without problems, one means permanent full gas is poison for a diesel. First of all, I would be interested in whether such a “modern”/modern diesel ( CDI ) really does a full gas drive without any problems. Fear: Turbo damage, injector damage, engine damage by injector, etc. Is there anything on it? If so, when! And which models/engines are affected? Would you have a “raster” as you can drive, or would you be in danger that can break something permanently? To us: Vehicle is an S 320 CDI with the OM613 ( 197 hp R6 CDI ). Especially I would be interested in the engine as well as in general diesels ( from Mercedes ).

  • Daimler tests low-cost turbochargers in Stuttgart

    As I had to learn, Daimler is currently testing low-cost turbochargers in the Stuttgart area to probably see how much more you can save on production. Two weeks ago, several vehicles with loader damage failed. I learned from people from the Sued driving attempt who drive exclusively for Mercedes in Obertürkheim. I find it quite poor for the good old Mercedes brand…

  • Magnesium engines

    Dear forum, does any of you know if and when other engines than the current V6 M276 come with the lean technology? Next maybe the 400 BE with M276 Turbo? The new four-cylinders in the B-Class are obviously not lean, does that come with the announced 2-litre? And wouldn’t the V8 have to come with the technology at some point in theory, or does it already? Or does it prefer cylinder formwork like AMG and Audi? I ask because Audi with the A4/A5 has now presented quite a bit with 5.7l/100km, the C 200 currently needs exactly one litre more (and by the way, the A4 accelerates even faster). In the new 3 Series there are no techs. Data from the 320i. And the 350s are today very superior in consumption, i.e. one would have already finished the technology. Many greetings and beautiful Christmas!

  • Buy Volvo or not?

    Hello Volvisten all together, I have already read the various entries with great interest a few days. I would like to buy a V70 from 2003 onwards. He should not have more than 100,000 and 140 Ps are enough for me. I want to buy the car to transport different things or to visit friends in Germany. Now I am already aware that the page is there to get help with various problems. But sometimes it is quite blasphemed. Mainly I have the impression that the V70 is creaking and crackling in all corners. At least you read that often. Is it worth buying a V70 now or should I rather let it go? I thank you already in advance for your answers. Wolfgang

  • icy rays with c02 granules. where to make?

    hello, I think we’ve had the subject before, but I don’t think it’s a new thread. so at the end of the season, I’m going to take my motorcycle completely apart to get the engine back with a new black tinkle varnish and the frame again with a new powder coating. I’m looking for someone to clean the engine with the ice-beam process, externally treated and nice. I don’t want to take the engine out of the box, so the process with the ice-ray. who knows a company that does something like this. here in the environment of me, I didn’t find anyone who makes it an adequate price. gruss bb-blue