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My 1996 850 GLT (non-turbo) wagon is dead in a Pick-n-Save parking lot. The car cranks, but won't start. It was having a similar problem last week, and by cleaning out the idle control valve, the car started fine again. Now the problem is back, and it won't even start by pressing the gas pedal or hitting the idle control valve. Please send me some ideas on how to get the car back home.
thanks,
kevin
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1980 244DL, 1982 245GL, 1987 744GLE, 1991 245SE, 1996 855GLT, 2001 V70
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Happened twice to my old 240, and recently to my cousin's BMW 323: fuel pump relay. Turn on the key (but don't crank it). Do you hear the fuel pumps come on?
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(98 S70 T5SE misc mods, mostly lighting) (92 940GLE)
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posted by
someone claiming to be turbowagon
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Tue Jul 23 04:21 CST 2002 [ RELATED]
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Name should now be 5 Volvos in the driveway - one in the pick-n-save
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well... that would be the case... but i got it home :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1980 244DL, 1982 245GL, 1987 744GLE, 1991 245SE, 1996 855GLT, 2001 V70
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If you want to check the fuel pressure, I wouldn't go disconnecting the fuel filter. This would be extremely messy if you do have a working fuel pump. There is a schraeder valve (just like a tire valve) at the end of the fuel rail on the engine. You can check fuel pressure there without having to disassemble anything and getting fuel all over. Of course, many other failures could cause a no start condition, crank position sensor, cam sensor, etc. Some of these have been covered recently. Regardless, start with the basics, fuel and spark.
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I had some luck with pinching the tubes going to the idle control valve... so it is letting too much air in when the car is tryin to start. SO... I need to find a place that won't charge me up the A$$ for the part. Anybody know where to get these things besides the dealer? alloemvolvoparts doesn't list it on there site, but I will try to call them to get a quote. Thanks for the help!!!
kevin
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1980 244DL, 1982 245GL, 1987 744GLE, 1991 245SE, 1996 855GLT, 2001 V70
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posted by
someone claiming to be artnerd
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Tue Jul 23 01:50 CST 2002 [ RELATED]
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just a thought - if pinching the tubes allows less air in, perhaps you have a leak in the tube priot to the pinching location, - so maybe a tube/hose replacement may be the ony need
84 245, 85 244, 95 855
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I checked the hoses, and the new I idle control thing is coming in the mail... got a new one for 62 so I will give the update once I get the new thing in my car.
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1980 244DL, 1982 245GL, 1987 744GLE, 1991 245SE, 1996 855GLT, 2001 V70
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HI Kevin.
This does suck. I had my fuel pump go out last month with no warnings, went to the parking lot after work and nothing, it would crank all day but not start finally killed the battery. Use a 17mm open end wrench at the fuel filter under the car below the passenger side rear door, and use the wrench to pry and pop off the quick disconnect fuel line then have some one turn the key and see if fuel sprays every where, I know this is not enviromentally friendly, if there is no fuel, disconnect the electrical connection going to the fuel pump under the carpet at the cover to access the fuel pump in the back behind the passenger rear seat. Use a trouble light to see if there is power at the connection when the key is turned on. if there is power but no fuel its the pump.
I hope this leads you down the right path.
PS. I had to tow my car home with my other 850. this looked great.
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steve d. 94 854 glt 91k, 95 855 T 82k
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Have you checked the pressure of the fuel pump? Just a thought.
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'95 Volvo 854 Turbo: Gold Edition
K&N Air Filter, Leather, 6 disc CD-changer, Rear Spoiler
tinted windows
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