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Posted on Sep 16, 2017

Hello. My '94 volvo 850 Is having trouble accelerating. There is a terrain option on the transmission. It blinks in tandem with the dash board light. The cars only problem is its acceleration. Slow slow slow. Im not sure if this helps but the rpm gauge rises, holds at a certain rpm until i get around 35 mph then it will increase like it doesnt have a problem. thanks

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Hi Salaterzic, I have the same make and model and year as you. I noticed the same thing when the "winter" transmission setting was selected by accident. I could not accelerate to save my life. Check the setting. Is the "W" blinking in Tandem with the engine light?

  • Rob Beech May 11, 2010

    Which engine is this?

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2008

SOURCE: 01 volvo v70 Sputters and shakes when excellerating from 0 to 35

You have an engine misfire....unless you have expertise in this area you need to see your local shop as you will damage your catalytic converter if you continue to drive. An OBD II scan tool will id the cylinder to help but knowledge here is key!!

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  • Posted on Sep 26, 2009

SOURCE: I needed to know where is the transmission filter

IT IS INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN ---- NOT A JOB YOU CAN DO AT HOME WITHOUT A HOIST AND THE KNOWHOW

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  • Posted on Sep 28, 2009

SOURCE: how do you change the pcv valve on 94 volvo 850

It has a flame trap, no PCV valve per say. On your air inlet tube come from the throttle housing you'll see it. Disconnect the hose from throttle and air box.
remove and twist flame trap out, replace plactic screen and reinstall.

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  • Posted on Oct 20, 2009

SOURCE: My Volvo 94 850 odometer stop working, I bought

There are actually two gears that you need to replace, a large one and then smaller one that rides inside it. You can purchase them both at www.fcpgroton.com These can also sometimes affect the operation of your speedometer. Do you by chance have an ABS and TRACS light on? If so the speedometer issue may be related to your ABS controller.

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2009

SOURCE: 94 Volvo 850 turbo still running hot

Do the air purge test below.

The fins/turbine on water pump can be totally worn out.

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When the car is completely cool,check the electric fan(s) for smooth rotation.

Clean/check/change the thermo sensor,contact and wire.

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Excavate air pocket in coolant system / check for head gasket leak

This test will kill two birds with one stone.

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MAKE SURE THE COOLANT SYSTEM and ENGINE IS COLD!

RAN THIS TEST IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA ONLY!

You will spill some coolant during this air pocket purge test.......BE KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT and ANIMAL please clean up after the test!

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Put the front end on a pair of ramp or park your car on a VERY STEEP HILL (radiator facing top of the hill) .

Top of the coolant reserve tank

Let it ran for 10-15 minutes.

Monitor for air pockets escaping from coolant reserve tank.

Small amount of bubbles is OK at 1-5 minute mark

After the thermostat open up (after 195 F warm up) at
5-12 minute mark or after high idle you should see less bubbles.

If you do not see any in rush of bubbles then your thermostat may be partially stuck or rusted badly inside the thermostat hosing.

Give the thermostat host few gentle taps.

If you see larger bubbles surfacing after 15 minutes then should do a hydrocarbon (HC) dye test to test for potential head gasket leak.

Let engine cold down and top off coolant reserve tank.

Start monitor for coolant lost

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A coolant flush is require every 2 years or 24,000 miles.

I recommend the thermostat that has a relief pop-let to reduce the change of burst radiator and coolant hoses.

Make sure you get a new thermostat gasket,black RTV and fresh coolant for the job.

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