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850 Starter/Ignition Issues??? 850

posted by  Gregwahu on  Mon Oct 14 11:10 CST 2002
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I have a 1997 850 turbo with 72,000 miles on it, and up until 4 months ago never had any problems.

On several occasions recently it just won’t start. It is turning over but for some reason it doesn’t “catch” or “get spark” (Needless to say I’m no mechanic). There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it either and after 20-40 minutes it starts up like there was never a problem. This happens about once every couple weeks. (I do know I haven't been flooding it)

I’ve had it looked at by Volvo Dealers and they tell me “we couldn’t duplicate the situation so we have no idea what the problem is.” So they haven't been any help while costing me $100's.

My question is has anyone ever heard of this happening to other 850’s?? And if so what was the cause. I love the car but if this keeps up I’m going to sell it.






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