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starter trying but engine not catching 850 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be mark on  Mon Mar 12 06:25 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I bought a used 93 850 GLT in January (2 months ago exactly) and this morning the car wouldn't start. It has 89K on it and I have no service records before I bought it.

It sounds like the starter is trying to turn the engine over but the engine isn't catching. The sound is somewhat high-pitched, not a scream but definitely not the low roar of the engine turning over.

Could this be the timing belt? The last time I drove it (saturday) everything was fine. It just wouldn't start this morning. I didn't leave lights on so I doubt it's the battery. I'm not touching it until I get a sense what's wrong. If it's the timing belt, I don't want to ruin anything else.







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    alien conspiracy?! 850 1993

    posted by  someone claiming to be claude on  Tue Mar 13 04:28 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    to add to this string....my starter also just crapped out. When it rains, it pours.

    Your predicament is tough to diagnose based on the little info given. Assuming the starter motor is cranking the engine around, I dont think it is the timing belt otherwise you'd be hearing some significant "interference" between valves and pistons (not good!)

    If the engine is being turned over and not firing, it could be a ton of things. Check for spark, check for fuel, etc...all the usual diagnostics.

    If on the other hand the engine is not turning over, and you hear a whizzing, whining sound, it could be the starter motor turning, but not engaging the flywheel due to a bad solenoid. Old trick here is the whack the solenid a few times with a hammer of crowbar, and try starting it again.

    By the way. with 89k miles, I'd be darned sure you have a good timing belt on it. If you cannot confirm this, get it changed! Now!







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    Re: starter trying but engine not catching 850 1994

    posted by  someone claiming to be greg s on  Mon Mar 12 10:46 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    I had the same problem - I'm pretty sure it was due to the hydraulic tappets. The card started a couple of days later after I warmed the engine by putting a pancake griddle underneath and then cranked for many minutes.

    Check out http://brickboard.com/ARCHIVES/1999JUN/10011744.shtml







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    Re: starter trying but engine not catching 850 1993

    posted by  someone claiming to be Chris LaFlamme on  Mon Mar 12 09:05 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Not trying to sound weird or anything but I have the same (93 850 GLT) and this morning (MONDAY), mine would not start either!!!!

    It just cranked and cranked.

    Yesterday I was doing some routine fixes - removed the power antenna, fixed the windshield squirters, and reset the service light.

    And then this morning when I was trying to get to work. Nothing.

    I had to rely on my 1981 Ford F100 Pickup. This is the only one of my 4 vehicles that started regularly this past winter....

    How we can find out what the problem is.

    Ever have your drivers side power seat get tilted back and not come back forward?? That is where mine is now and I'm waiting for some help with that before I tackle anything with it.

    Chris







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      Re: seat back 850 1993

      posted by  someone claiming to be r on  Tue Mar 13 09:41 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      Chris,

      the seat back cable needs to be replaced. It is straight forward operation. The cable costs around $40 and I did it in under 2 hours

      my first time.

      see: www.volvospeed.com/Repair/seatcable1.htm







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      Re: starter trying but engine not catching 850 1993

      posted by  someone claiming to be ifm on  Mon Mar 12 11:38 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      This is really spooky because my T5 refused to start this morning.

      It started eventually but has ALWAYS started first time every time.

      I am currently having ignition problems (electrical) as the starter stays on if i don't time the key release right.

      It will go back in to the dealer Thursday so i'll ask some searching questions on the starting problem.

      What is curious though is that my rear fog lamps don't always work?

      Ian






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