1994 Volvo 850 electrical problems

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · GA

I believe it's the electronic throttle control. I've had the part replaced and yet the car still runs poorly. It stalls, looses speed, and quits running all together. It is a very serious and dangerous situation.

Filed Aug 21, 2005 · Electrical · 125,444 miles · GA

I am having problems with my car cutting off while driving. Strangely, first it started out cutting off whenever I would make a right turn. The car would just cut off, all the lights in the dash would come on. I have had three auto repair places look at it. Of course I was advised to do several things which they thought would fix the problem. It did not. Well the lastest and worst happened on 8/6 when the car cut off while driving and on a busy street. Fortunately, I was able to coast to the far side and switch the car off and it started right back up. Please I need help. I am scared to get on the interstate in fear that it will shut down on me.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · KS

Recently read an article in USA today about volvo's stalling, losing speed and etc. That perfectly describes my problem with my 1994 volvo 850 sedan. Over the last 2 years we have had very similar occurrences with our car losing speed and dying in traffic. After each incident it has restarted after a couple of minutes and will not repeat the failure with any frequency. I have had the car to my mechanic and to a volvo dealership. Both places have no clue what is causing the problem and since we cannot duplicate the problem it makes it more difficult to diagnose. I realize the investigation is for the year 1999 - 2001 but I hope there are others out there like me and you might consider extending the number of years your are investigating.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Electrical · MS

I could not remove my key when I turned off the ignition. Tried all combinations of gear positions, etc, nothing worked. Problem is the number of cars stolen in the us with keys left in the ignition. A recall should be launched to prevent this potential problem. The mechanical design of the car should not be a contributing cause to this national problem. A fail safe mechanism with over ride capabilities should be included in every car design to make sure this does not happen! Dt

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Electrical · NY

Horn comes on and off intermittently, and without prior warning there is no sound. Also, after fifth attemp to start, it comes on. Dealership told consumer that her contacts were bad.

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Electrical · MS

The car struck a pothole in a jackson, ms residential street while traveling at the posted speed limit (35mph). This action caused the horn to stick. According to my mechanic, this problem is common on this type model and year of volvo. He says the cause is electrical contact problems in the horn assembly which causes the entire steering wheel to need replacing (approx $800 cost). Similar problems have been reported with the contact assy (re report # 705930). This problem is safety related. My wife had to drive in traffic after the event with the horn blasting away. Although no accident was caused by this, it still should be investigated for possible recall/re-design, especially in a car product that is sold with emphasis on safety related features. In addition, the horn is fused on the same circuit as the windshield wiper. In order to shut off the horn, I disabled it be removing the fuse. On my way to the shop for repairs, a thunderstorm occurred which made it impossible for me to drive without the benefit of windshield wipers. Although no accident occurred, I was certainly placed in great danger given the amount of traffic around me on a section of highway that was under construction. Thank you.

Filed Apr 23, 1999 · Electrical · FL

The steering wheel material on which the horn ring was mounted disintegrated. The result was the electrically charged horn mechanism intolerably adjacent to the airbag mechanisme in the steering wheel. The horn electrics had to be disconnected as did the airbag to operate the vehicle without danger of incorrectly activating the air bag and causing an accident. *ak

Filed Oct 14, 1997 · Electrical · NY

Horn failed.

Filed Sep 2, 1997 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

If the crash sensor located in the center console under the original equipment cup holder between the two front seats gets wet it will disable the air bags, and the seat belt will not work. The dealer wants the owner to pay 1158 to correct the problem that he is having with the electrical system, causing the air bag and the seat belt not to work if either function gets wet. *ak vehicle also experienced flashing lights and dealer stated this was due to a faulty regulator, consumer feels that the crash sensor did not get wet due to it had not been opened for inspection, consumer feels that there is an elecrical problem that is causing lights to flash and potential problems with the air bags.

Filed Jan 3, 1996 · Electrical, Steering · CA

Engine will stall, temporary loss of steering while driving . Tt