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Random Car issues? 850 1996

Currently own a 1996 volvo 850 glt wagon, N/A setup. with 213K on it.

I just started to experience the following this week.

-When driving along at varying speeds the steering wheel will jerk to the left randomly. What is the cause of this?

-Brake issue
When I get going first thing in the morning at 1:30 am and I go to apply the brakes for the first time on the ride the brake pedal goes to the firewall and the car keeps on going, not slowing at all. There are no noises what-so-ever when this happens. What could be the cause?

-replace wiper motor
How to repair/replace passenger front headlight wiper motor. The unit stopped working when I took out a deer about a month ago with the car.

-Driver side seat
How to fix the seat heat on the unit. It is not working at all.

-Windshield wiper issue
When I go and switch on the windshield wipers they will not move at first, then when I put the switch onto the highest speed the wipers start to work. Occasionally the wipers will stop mid stream.
What is causing this and how to fix?








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    Random Car issues? 850 1996

    I think the first 2 are related. A brake pedal should NEVER go to the floor. I know you already did, but check the brake fluid level again with the engine cold. You also have to have the master cylinder checked, a worn seal can lead to the floor condition.


    I would guess that one of your calipers is frozen and there is air in the brake lines. Having either condition is bad, both is a disaster waiting to happen.

    Don't worry about the headlight wiper motor. A lot of us just unplug them. R&Ring the motor is a royal pain and not worth the effort. Clean the headlights when you tank up.

    The windshield wiper switch probably needs to be replaced. Easily done once you get the 4 torx screws out of the steering column cover. A junk yard version should do nicely - get a 1997?

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      Random Car issues? 850 1996

      Checked through the brake system yesterday. Bled the lines. Some air pockets. topped off fluids again. Will be looking to do a complete brake job in March. Brake lines, rotors, calipers, caliper brackets, pads, etc.

      Flushed out the Power Steering pump fluids yesterday and added new stuff in. Steering problem disappeared for the time being.

      Onto the next item on the hit list with this car...

      I would really like to find a White V70 GLT or 850 GLT Wagon with beige interior and get rid of the one that I have at this point.

      This past year I've already put 3K in parts into the 1996 Volvo 850 GLT wagon that I have now.







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