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There is no "timing belt issue". All cars designed over the last 15 or 20 years are interference engines (ie: if careless owner neglects maintenance and belt breaks he toasts the engine). This is not a Volvo issue, a 960 issue or any issue. If you own a Toyota, Honda, GM, etc, etc, an 850 or any other Volvo post 940 the same maintenance requirement applies.
The flashing console lights can indicate a variety of proplems with the transmission system including an overheat which may be what you experienced. It could also mean a bad PNP. Ability to shift out of park does not indicate a good PNP switch. If the PNP switch starts going bad typical symptoms would be no engine cranking particularly on colder morning, flashing lights, reverse lights not working.
I have owned a 960 and a V90 and thoroughly enjoyed both vehicles, both had over 300K miles, no computer failures or anything unusual. In fact the OBD2 and other features on your 96 can be of great diagnostic aid if you want to learn how to use them. Do not allow a hack mechanic to work on it, find one with experience who knows and respects our Volvo's. Yes, as with most cars you must be thorough with maintenance, not like the old low tech but bullet proof 240 and 740's.
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David Hunter
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