How to change the car battery, replacement, P80 Volvo, 850, S70, V70, etc. -

Battery replacement: 10 to 20 minutes ($50 / $125 / $325)
In this video I show how to replace a battery in the Volvo 850, V70, S70, and many other Volvo cars.
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[@DuffTerrall]

So I'm on my second of your videos in as many weeks after getting my latest car, and people like yourself are what make the internet a treasure, sir.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@RobertDIY]

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[@Perly53]

Robert, thanks. This is a perfect example of the kind of videos you produce that allow me to service my Volvo 850 with confidence. The great thing is that no matter how long ago you made a video, it's still totally relevant as we try to keep our 850's not only on the road, but reliable as well.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks Ricky, glad it helped.

[@scrambaba]

Well said!

[@GeoMary86]

I purchased my battery at AutoZone. I was disappointed when I was told that the bolts used to secure it couldn’t be reached. I raced over to Morgan’s Tire to see if they could do it. They could, but I’d have to come back the following day as they wouldn’t get to it on this day. So, I figured I’d check out KZbin to see if I could do it myself. Thanks to Robert, I got to see that I could do this easily. Sure enough, it was a piece of cake. I don’t know why AutoZone couldn’t do it (maybe they had a lazy person go out to assist me). Thanks Robert!!!!

[@RobertDIY]

They likely didn't know how.

[@juliebergeron2278]

wow, didn't skip a thing, noticed everything you were talking about and got my battery replaced. THANK YOU !!!

[@RobertDIY]

+Julie Bergeron good for you. 😉

[@lorifinnegan13]

Thanks Robert, your videos are always helpful when I am working on my S70s.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal, thanks for watching.

[@ArshMellow]

Thank you for this tutorial my friend I did the change myself thanks to you! They're still 850 owners out there that love your videos! Including me! Keep at it!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@martinobrien4164]

thanks so much Robert, I couldn't get the battery out until I watched how you did it.

[@RobertDIY]

+matthew hall lol, cool, thanks for watching.

[@rminardi]

Thanks Robert for making these videos! My 850 is back on the road!

[@RobertDIY]

Sweet

[@mandyjanebohanek8415]

Thank you Robert. I was looking for how to charge the battery of my 940 Volvo and even though this is for an 850 it explained it all in a very easy to follow language. Very grateful.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad I could help

[@Emmanuel-xc3nn]

This helped a lot. calm simple instructions. Other videos were too complicated

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it helps, thanks for watching.

[@mattpetz5575]

great vid bro! very informative n thorough

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@Captain-Nostromo]

Thank you very much your videos are awesome, 😎 From Volvo owner in Sweden

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@torioki531]

Much appreciated I own a 94 850! And this is what I needed

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@kissingbanditt]

Another amazing video...keep them going boss..thumbs up sir..

[@RobertDIY]

+Theo T Thanks.

[@elizabethdiaz5475]

Wonderful!! Thank you 😊! I felt like a mechanic doing this job!

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome!

[@elgen13]

I like your informational videos Robert ! Thanks !

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@siobhanclaire256]

Incredibly helpful, exactly what I needed.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal.

[@bastiburgi8771]

Thanks for the video, helped me a lot getting my battery back in. Didnt placed it right so i couldnt get the freaking clip in.

[@RobertDIY]

Dang. Thanks for watching.

[@arturoerickson1799]

Very detailed, good job.

[@RobertDIY]

+Arturo Erickson thanks for watching.

[@cha-jjeannette7249]

Thank you very informative. Much appreciated

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@babylontree1244]

very useful , thank you !

[@N-Krazy1976]

Thanks again as always Robert!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@Twobarpsi]

I'll be doing this today! Great refresher video!

[@RobertDIY]

That should be easy.

[@Twobarpsi]

@@RobertDIY took less than 4 minutes! Easiest battery change ever! I'm glad I watched the video because I wouldn't have known to slide the battery to the passenger side to pull it out. That was a very useful piece of advice

[@kuwala]

Thanks for the Video Robert!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@dreammasterxxl]

well explained. Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome!

[@androidism1]

Robert--- Love ya, man!

[@RobertDIY]

+androidism1 thanks for watching.

[@KevinStobierski]

thank you robert

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@actuallytyler8262]

robert, can you explain what the secondary positive terminal cable, more like bundle of cables, is? is it a main cable, or auxiliary ?

[@RobertDIY]

B cable. It takes power from the battery to the fuse box. It can be 1 wire but Volvo decided to make it a wire bundle.

[@tommyb.6064]

The battery in there looks smaller that what the tray can accommodate. It looks like there is still a notch available to the left to lock down a larger battery with the quick release tab. Am I wrong? When I google batteries for that automobile, some slightly wider ones comes up.

[@RobertDIY]

correct, you can install different size batteries however the recommended size is 47 or 48.

[@blissfulness4ever]

Firstly, thank you for the excellent videos. The question I have is, if I do not wish to wait until my battery gives out completely and not able to start the car, how can I determine when the end is near? I've been monitoring the voltage when I'm about to start the car, as well as when cranking. Currently these values are at about 12.1 and 9.2 volts and higher. In your experience, how low is starting to get much too low? Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

+Eric T that is great. You usually get a warning when it's going bad. Another thing that you can do is have it tested twice per year. Spring and fall would be best.

[@blissfulness4ever]

Isn't it true though, that often at the point when the load test indicates replacement, the battery could actually still go on for quite a while?

[@RobertDIY]

+Eric T Yes. Due to my employment situation I usually purchase bad batteries and use them for about 2 years.

[@somebloke5565]

Robert, love your vids. We've been in contact before. Often no much dearer if you go up a size, so do you know the largest physical size that works in these trays?

[@RobertDIY]

Nope.

[@danielsileck5195]

the 48 size is the largest but the 47 will also work

[@kentuckygreenthumb1]

Robert, i have been watching you for a few years. I have a factory battery from a 95 960. How can I revive this old girl?

[@RobertDIY]

Old battery? Replace it.

[@a1droneservices977]

Thank you

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome

[@a1droneservices977]

@@RobertDIY your videos have been a wealth of information over the years. Thank you

[@davidvasquez9846]

What kinda of wheels are those and where did you buy them

[@RobertDIY]

Those are Volvo Titans. They came on '95 T-5R's.

[@NicholasPadula]

What part is under the tray in the 850s?

[@RobertDIY]

Depends on the year. All of them have the cruise control vacuum pump attached to the bottom of the battery trey.

[@amynibi5823]

Bravo, bravo, bravo !!!!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@RedMclaren]

Hey Robert, my mechanic says my battery is on its way out, but it can still crank. I'm waiting until the battery can't start the car anymore, is it bad for the car if I do that? Thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

No, it will be bad for you when it fails somewhere you no longer want to be.

[@ChellChells-cq9mu]

Besides a reset on the radio, is there any other resets need done on the 1997 850, since putting in the new battery car is not running at full strength 🤔

[@RobertDIY]

Nope

[@RobertDIY]

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[@iflnr978]

thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@trdceli1985]

hi Robert I just bought a les Schwab battery and the previous one I had on there had a vent tube the new one doesn't and it has a vent plug on the positive plastic to tear off but it has two vent holes on each side I'm confused do I have the right battery?

[@RobertDIY]

+trdceli1985 Probably, what class is it? Not all batteries have vents.

[@trdceli1985]

+Robert DIY it is xtreme plus t5 xtp part number bci is 90 if that helps

[@RobertDIY]

If there is not a vent, it shouldn't have one.

[@SFwheelman]

I changed the battery in my S70, now my stereo doesn't work. What can I so to get it working again?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@TheSinikael]

Hello Robert, I have a volvo s70 (1997) and it keeps discharging the battery completely when its parked for 3-4 days. The battery seems to be still rechargeable but one should also not forget that is almost 3-3.5 years old. I checked the cables with a multimeter and it is not shorted too. What do you think it is time to change the battery or shall I bring the car to an auto electrician? Thank you and all the best.

[@RobertDIY]

Need to have a draw test done to see what's going on. You can check the alternator by disconnecting it over night.

[@TheSinikael]

@@RobertDIY Thank you sir, I will do it tomorrow and will tell you the result.

[@donavonbebo7906]

Robert, my C70 takes a EP-47 battery but a guy down the street has a $180 AGM for $75 thing is ... Will it Fit?

[@donavonbebo7906]

He's says yes but I watched your video on the P80 and I have doubts. It's H7 my is H5 if I'm not mistaken.

[@RobertDIY]

It's all about the size of the battery, CCA and location of the terminals.

[@CroxyDaddy]

This might be a bit off topic, but I have had a problem for some time with my S70. The battery drains completely empty after a few days after recharged. I have checked if there's anything on that might drain it and I have removed the battery and let it stay for a few days to make sure it's not the battery itself. Have you encountered anything like this or have any suggestions on what it might be?

[@RobertDIY]

+CroxyDaddy Huh? Have you had the battery checked? Are you saying that the battery dies even when you disconnect it? If you disconnect the battery, only disconnect the negative side.

[@CroxyDaddy]

+Robert DIY The battery doesn't die when I have it disconnected, only when connected. So I guess something is draining the battery, but I don't know how to work my way through to find the problem.

[@RobertDIY]

I'm planning to do a video about soon. Stay tuned.

[@CroxyDaddy]

Robert DIY Thanks man, means a lot to me.

[@m.e.zz.e.m6546]

Hey Rob, as soon as I placed my battery and connected the wires....the car alarm goes off? Any solution to this? Electrics work in the car, however the car won't start?

[@RobertDIY]

Connect it, close all of the doors, and lock and unlock it. That should turn the alarm off. I've seen some 850s do that. Not sure if it's by design or a defective part. I think a '97 960 I had use to do it as well.

[@m.e.zz.e.m6546]

@RobertDIY thanks... The alarm isn't pleased 🤯.

[@elecdroid3666]

did you need radio code after battery replacement?

[@RobertDIY]

Is the radio asking for the code?

[@elecdroid3666]

@@RobertDIYsome cars reset the radio after battery change and ask for code to turn it back on. I have volvo s60 2006 2.0t and its battery low power these days. If i replace battery, will it reset radio? I do not know. Sorry for poor english

[@zx8401ztv]

Just the cleaning of terminals and thin coat of vasoline to slow down the corrosion, but thats just my way of doing them :-) I would have to clean out the tray and paint it, i could not help myself ha ha :-D

[@RobertDIY]

+zx8401ztv That helps a lot. Not the paint on a plastic trey.

[@liamb3008]

Previous owner forgot the code for radio couldn't find anything written on the manual

[@RobertDIY]

what kind of car do you have?

[@liamb3008]

Robert DIY I have a 96 850 glt

[@wraithstrongopark]

informative video. lol i hope i don't fuck this up.

[@RobertDIY]

😜😅😅😅

[@felixbroom8051]

Legen

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.