# \#850 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/138-tag/138.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Three-month-old battery does not charge (at all) on 1997 Volvo 850](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-month-old-battery-does-not-charge-at-all-on-1997-volvo-850/187498)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-month-old-battery-does-not-charge-at-all-on-1997-volvo-850/187498 "2022-11-21T17:57:34Z")
I got a new battery (Interstate MT-47/H5 in mid-September 2022, however, the battery has not been keeping charge well. Earlier this week, it went dead. It has been very cold for the past week. Anyway, I put it on a trick… --- ## [1997 Volvo 850 makes a hissing sound while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-makes-a-hissing-sound-while-accelerating/185816)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-makes-a-hissing-sound-while-accelerating/185816 "2022-08-17T21:22:19Z")
Hello, My 1997 Volovo 850 sedan at around 153K miles is suddenly making a light hissing sound (sort of like steam releasing from a vent) when I press the accelerator. Any ideas what could be wrong? I will take it to a de… --- ## [Detecting electrical issues in 1997 Volvo 850](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detecting-electrical-issues-in-1997-volvo-850/184660)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detecting-electrical-issues-in-1997-volvo-850/184660 "2022-07-11T04:02:13Z")
Hi, My cigarette lighter outlet in my trusty 1997 Volvo 850 at 152000 miles has stopped passing current so things like phone chargers and the GPS can not work any longer. Same with the heated front seats (though the pas… --- ## [Volvo 850 (after being rear-ended) drains battery and shows bad battery (after charging on battery maintainer)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-after-being-rear-ended-drains-battery-and-shows-bad-battery-after-charging-on-battery-maintainer/169961)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-after-being-rear-ended-drains-battery-and-shows-bad-battery-after-charging-on-battery-maintainer/169961 "2020-09-21T01:33:39Z")
Hi, I am not very well-versed with cars, but I have a 10-month old Interstate battery for my Volvo 850. About a couple of months ago, I got rear-ended while stopping at a red light to turn right. There was not much noti… --- ## [1995 Volvo 850 turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-850-turns-over-but-won-t-start/166817)
**Author:** [@jpo4899175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpo4899175)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-850-turns-over-but-won-t-start/166817 "2020-07-04T23:35:39Z")
Car was starting perfectly, then it became difficult to start, then stopped completely. Currently, motor turns over, but will not start. Have replaced ignition coil. Alvin --- ## [1994 Volvo 850 Automatic Transmission NonTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volvo-850-automatic-transmission-nonturbo/121425)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Maida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Maida)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volvo-850-automatic-transmission-nonturbo/121425 "2018-07-23T18:10:50Z")
Quote I have a 1994 Volvo 850, Automatic transmission, non-turbo. In the past year, it’s been a little more sluggish acting on start-up sometimes, acting as though it was in too high of a gear. That is, it sometimes a… --- ## [Freshening up a 1997 Volvo 850 after a long sit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freshening-up-a-1997-volvo-850-after-a-long-sit/120056)
**Author:** [@Kate47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freshening-up-a-1997-volvo-850-after-a-long-sit/120056 "2018-06-29T15:16:26Z")
My great aunt has an old Volvo 850 that’s been sitting for at least one, maybe two years now. I’m heading down there to see if I can get it running and attempt to drive it back the 350 miles back home. What are your sug… --- ## [Give me ideas for my next car - lots of requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/give-me-ideas-for-my-next-car-lots-of-requirements/100894)
**Author:** [@starbase89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starbase89)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/give-me-ideas-for-my-next-car-lots-of-requirements/100894 "2017-04-18T13:01:25Z")
Hey Everybody! I am looking for a new to me vehicle, but I have so many prerequisites for said car that my head is spinning. I was wondering if the community here could help me figure something out. Here's what I need: … --- ## [Do I need to replace struts ? how do I know?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-struts-how-do-i-know/102257)
**Author:** [@bobheyermusic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobheyermusic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-struts-how-do-i-know/102257 "2017-03-27T17:05:44Z")
I have a great 850 1997. wife and I NEED this car. had a "nice " Volvo/Saab place for repairs for 7 yrs. we have spent a lot to keep car in good shape over 7 yrs......(recently I'm not sure I trust them---getting rude an… --- ## [Volvo 850 Rear Bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-rear-bumper/95579)
**Author:** [@vpfalcon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vpfalcon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-rear-bumper/95579 "2016-09-13T11:25:24Z")
My daughters 95 Volvo 850 had a sagging rear bumper. I prchased new mounting brackets and removed the bumper. It turned out the brackets were for a 5 door, and her car is a 4 door. I returned to the dealership and was … --- ## [1996 Volvo 850 runs great, needs work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-runs-great-needs-work/66596)
**Author:** [@ElFrancis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElFrancis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-runs-great-needs-work/66596 "2011-07-26T23:25:23Z")
I'm the proud father of a 1996 Volvo 850 and a 1996 daughter -- both have just turned 15. The Volvo has been my primary car, but the air conditioner doesn't work and it has other minor problems so I recently replaced it… --- ## [Should I keep my 1996 Volvo 850 GLT wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-1996-volvo-850-glt-wagon/64302)
**Author:** [@ewilhelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ewilhelm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-1996-volvo-850-glt-wagon/64302 "2011-05-02T23:56:04Z")
1 have a 1996 Volvo 850 GLT wagon with the following problems and issues. Should I pay to get the major issues fixed, or use the money towards another car? This is my second car, it gets driven on a once-a-week basis, … --- ## [My poor old volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-poor-old-volvo/63997)
**Author:** [@artbar29569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artbar29569)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-poor-old-volvo/63997 "2011-04-24T04:06:49Z")
Hi everyone, I own a 1996 Volvo 850, which due to financial reasons and many problems I had to let sit for about a year. Today I cranker her up and she started up like an old champ. The main reason I stopped driving her … --- ## [Volvo 850 ABS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-abs-issue/47852)
**Author:** [@jjl22ljj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjl22ljj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-abs-issue/47852 "2011-04-19T02:09:00Z")
Recently the ABS light on my 94 volvo 850 wagon (180K Mi)came on and has been lit ever since. Local mechanic is expecting min ~$150 to diagnose the problem. And pending what they find it could be an expensive problem t… --- ## [Stalling Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo/63167)
**Author:** [@Volvo850](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvo850)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo/63167 "2011-03-30T14:19:41Z")
Why does my Volvo 850 (1994) continue to shut off? The fuel pump and filter have been changed as well as having the gas tank cleaned. Car runs good but occasionally shuts down while driving on highway and local driving. … --- ## [Fix or Not Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-not-fix/63003)
**Author:** [@1995VolvoOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1995VolvoOwner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-not-fix/63003 "2011-03-26T15:35:06Z")
I have a very serious engine problem with my 1995 Volvo (150K). It has been burning oil for two years and given the recession I have been buying oil and continuously filling it. I recently took it in to find out what i… --- ## [Noisy valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-valves/62195)
**Author:** [@BrianLockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianLockett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-valves/62195 "2011-03-05T00:55:17Z")
Our 1997 850GL wagon with 160k miles has persisently noisy valves. At considerable cost, we replaced the hydraulic valve lifters with new ones from Volvo. Noise persists. Increased oil viscosity, now at a ridiculous 15W4… --- ## [Upper strut mount failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-strut-mount-failure/61701)
**Author:** [@jax207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jax207)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-strut-mount-failure/61701 "2011-02-22T00:42:57Z")
My upper strut mounts have been failing after a year (about 12,000 miles, typical highway and local street driving, no off-road!). This seems to have started when I replaced shocks with Bilstein slightly stiffer variety.… --- ## [1996 Volvo 850 Turbo acts like its in winter driving mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-turbo-acts-like-its-in-winter-driving-mode/52977)
**Author:** [@the\_lolvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_lolvo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-turbo-acts-like-its-in-winter-driving-mode/52977 "2011-02-10T01:02:25Z")
Car is acting very strange - the previous suggestion was the cat. - then also the injectors. Upgraded to whites after finding that the stock ones were REALLY bad- cracking and falling apart, just nasty shape. T… --- ## [Volvo will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-will-not-start/60894)
**Author:** [@tiffanymartin30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffanymartin30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-will-not-start/60894 "2011-02-04T22:28:21Z")
moved car the night before it was fine ,tried to go to work next morning it would not start. I bought a new battery still wont start gas tank was less than a quarter. it turns over but its not catching the temperature ha… --- ## [Stalling volvo no one can fix!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo-no-one-can-fix/60582)
**Author:** [@abisquale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abisquale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-volvo-no-one-can-fix/60582 "2011-01-29T01:02:05Z")
I have a 1997 volvo 850 that has started intermittently stalling. It usually happens when i'm idling, like at a stop sign or traffic light, but recently it did it on the freeway. I have taken it 6 times to the mechanic (… --- ## [The car for a teen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-for-a-teen/59691)
**Author:** [@IDance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IDance)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-for-a-teen/59691 "2011-01-08T21:09:32Z")
My 96 volvo was the first with side air bags and has front wheel drive for winter --- ## [Oily fluid in windshield washer resevoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oily-fluid-in-windshield-washer-resevoir/59438)
**Author:** [@heidig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heidig)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oily-fluid-in-windshield-washer-resevoir/59438 "2011-01-03T02:04:17Z")
I turned on the windshield washers in my husband's 95 volvo wagon and the windshield became smudged and totally impossible to see through. I pulled over to see what was in the resevoir and found an oily substance. It l… --- ## [1996 Volvo 850 has trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-has-trouble-starting/58019)
**Author:** [@JPluth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPluth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volvo-850-has-trouble-starting/58019 "2010-11-28T00:34:03Z")
My 1996 volvo 850 has trouble starting when its cold in the morning. I will turn the key and the starter revs but the engine does not turn over unless I give the car gas and try it a few times. The problem does not happe… --- ## [Trouble shooting in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-shooting-in-the-cold/58010)
**Author:** [@erica\_lowrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erica_lowrey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-shooting-in-the-cold/58010 "2010-11-27T21:58:46Z")
I have a 94 volvo 850 wagon. i am the second owner of this car and i have had no major problems with it until recently. When the temperature outside drops to 40\* or below my car has trouble staying on. Staying on being t… --- ## [High miles volvo station wagon or VW Jetta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-miles-volvo-station-wagon-or-vw-jetta/57817)
**Author:** [@anitavandeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anitavandeven)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-miles-volvo-station-wagon-or-vw-jetta/57817 "2010-11-24T02:56:58Z")
I'm a new driver and mom of first grader, agonizing over which car to buy. I have a friend selling his '97 Volvo station wagon with 175K for $2500, or a '96 VW Jetta from a dealer with 108K, for $3995. I've done as much… --- ## [Stopping at an icy intersection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-at-an-icy-intersection/57792)
**Author:** [@Beavertail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beavertail)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping-at-an-icy-intersection/57792 "2010-11-21T14:57:11Z")
One day last winter while approaching a very icy intersection on a slight downhill grade - it was a four-way stop - I started to brake and, as expected, the ABS came on immediately. Nevertheless, my front-wheel drive Vol… --- ## [Time to junk a 1997 Volvo 850?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-junk-a-1997-volvo-850/55970)
**Author:** [@explore41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/explore41)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-junk-a-1997-volvo-850/55970 "2010-10-27T23:18:20Z")
I'm at a crossroads with my beloved 1997 Volvo 850. I'd rather not get rid of it, but I believe that the current estimates - from non-dealership mechanics - are too high, considering that I don't know what the next big t… --- ## [Repairing My Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-my-car/55768)
**Author:** [@treija01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/treija01)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-my-car/55768 "2010-10-27T15:07:37Z")
I drive a 1996 Volvo 850 wagon with approximately 130,000 miles. The car has a decent amount of wear and tear, but aside from this major repair it runs well. I have a leak in my brake booster and the shop I brought it to… --- ## [Reinventing the wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinventing-the-wheel/56886)
**Author:** [@michaeljsmyth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaeljsmyth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinventing-the-wheel/56886 "2010-10-27T14:58:28Z")
Could this be the beginning of the end of the car? Artist Theo Jansen is really on to something . . . http://www...tures.html http://www.strandbeest.com/index.php http://www...videos.php [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/138-tag/138.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=850)