Hi All:

Our wagon which has been well behaved until now cranks but will not start. I read through some of the relevant threads, and based on the advice hooked up my code reader but I am getting no codes.

Does their absence suggest a likely next step?

A complication is that the car is nose into a garage space where I can't lift the hood. The shifter doesn't seem to want to move out of park but I am being pretty careful with it. Is there a trick so I can pull it out?

Thanks!

Not a resolution but an update.

I had a business trip so the car ended up sitting for a few days. When I got back I tried it and it started right up and seems to be running fine.

I did have to pull up the plastic trim surrounding the shifter to get it out of park: used needle nose pliers to push down the metal pin that sits in the detents. That made the shifter button pop back out - it was stuck in the depressed position - and now all seems well with the shifter too.

I did get the check light when it started and I pulled the code:

P0118 - Engine coolant temperature circuit, high input

Not sure what that is about or if it could be related. As I say, it seems to be running like a champ.


We are using the car for short trips until we figure out whether this is just a temporary reprieve.

After several days of no problems, the no start condition re-emerged as did a code: P0118 - - Engine coolant temperature circuit, high input

I had checked the fuel pressure already - it's fine so it appears that the pump is working and the engine sounds like it wants to catch. All of this led me to think that maybe a bad CTS could be leading to a lean mix for a cold start. This morning I tried this theory out by shooting in a little starting fluid and the engine fired right up. I let it warm up for 20 minutes, turned it off and it started right up again.

I ordered the CTS and will install it. Two questions:

1. Could a bad CTS by itself cause the no start?

2. Do I need to remove the thermostat housing to replace the CTS? If so, do I need a new gasket as well?

Thanks!

I ordered and installed a new Coolant Temperature Sensor.

The no start problem disappeared immediately. The answer to the question "will a bad CTS prevent a V90 from starting?" would seem to be yes.

Thanks to everyone who weighed in.

Thanks for the update.

The resistance on the ECT sensor is 3,000 ohms at 68F.

The input sides gets 5V from the ECM, the other leg is grounded.

DEWFPO
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1998 S90 083,228 and 1995 964 154,100

If you turn the key to the ON position and leave it there does the MIL light stay lit up on the instrument panel?

Crank but no start could mean no fuel pressure or no spark (which could be from a defective crank or cam sensor). Does it want to fire but doesn't? or does it just sound like it's getting no spark or fuel?

I'm surprised the override button is not allowing you to shift the lever.

DEWFPO
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1998 S90 083,228 and 1995 964 154,100

Hi: Place a rolling floor jack under the car from behind. Jack up the rear of the car at the center of the rear differential. Roll the car out of the garage with the back end raised. You may need 1-2 helpers. If you get into a tight spot with the fron end. Lower the car, move the floor jack to the front of the car or in the front from the side. Jack it up an re-align the front. Go back and jack up the car at the rear differential. Repeat.

You could also use car dolly's, to rest the wheels on and roll it out. $40-$50. per pair at Harbor Freight.

Just curious. Are you sure the timing belt didn't break? Not good.

Thanks.... Mr. Tool
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Is the fuel pump running? You should be able to hear it buzz when the key is turned to position II.
The shift override button should be depressed (may have to have the key at position II) while moving the lever. This will at least get you out of the garage.

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"Differences of opinions should be tolerated, but not if they're too different' - Sharon Craig

Thanks for the quick response. I hear a pretty loud buzz that is on for a few seconds. But when I take gas cap off and listen in the filler pipe I don't hear any continuous noise.

The shift lock override does not seem to be working. I got the release button on the shifter to depress but I still can't move the shifter when pressing the override button. It is key position I apparently. Our car came without an owners manual but I found one online.

I am now reading threads about troubleshooting the shift lock!