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'94 960 won't start 900 1994

My '94 960 has progressively gotten harder to start while the engine is cold.
Now it won't start at all. The engine turns over good and tries to start but just can't quite get going. I checked the fault codes which came up as 332, 222, 131, 113, and 313. I've not found a list specific to my car so I'm not sure what they are. I cleared the codes thinking that what ever was wrong would cause the code to come back narrowing the trouble shooting. No codes came back. I noticed that the IAC valve is humming when the ignition is turned to the on position which I've never noticed before. In checking the voltages and ground on the connectors to the ICA I'm only getting .35M ohms ground on pin 3 from the wiring harness. Chilton's says it should be 0 ohms. Could this be my problem? If so, where does this ground lead go back to? I can't find anywhere in this book that describes where to look for the ground connection, it just says to repair circuit. Replies would be appreciated.

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    '94 960 won't start 900 1994

    Mode A2 Codes ; Depends on which engine management system you have.

    113 : Injectors group 2 cyls 1,2,4 signal faulty (motronic 1.8)
    Long Term Fuel Trim at upper or lower limit (too lean/rich) (LH 2.4)
    131 : RPM signal fron ign. control module (ICM) missing at start
    222 : Main relay signal missing or faulty
    313 : Not Listed under A2
    332 : Not Listed under A2

    Did you pull codes 313 and 332 under Mode A1 perhaps?

    Under A1 :

    313 : Faulty signal from gear position sensor
    332 : Solenoid SL open Circuit or control module (CM) fault
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    It is normal for the IAC valve to be humming when the ignition is on.
    Are you sure about those codes, I have a Volvo green book and there are only two of your codes listed, 113 injector group and 131 RPM sensor. Either one can cause a no start.

    I would check for corrosion at all connectors.
    How does the 53 pin connector look? It is located on the driver side shock tower, does it still have the cover? Maybe someone has messed with it. I am guessing you have an electrical problem. Some one will know what the other codes may mean.

    One thing though, never ever start this engine cold and only run it for a few seconds, such as moving it out of the way in the driveway or from the garage. The next time you go to start up the engine will flood and the valves can get sticky. This engine can get a little touchy when they don't start up right away, because the valves can hang open and then the lifters compensate by pumping up and make the condition worse. So for a while you won't have much compression, if any. This is caused by a build up of carbon on the valves. One way to minimize this is the "Italian tune up", holding the car in first or second gear and taking the throttle up to about 4000 rpms for about 10 minutes.

    If it is flooded you can shut down the fuel to the injectors by pushing and holding the gas pedal to the floor during cranking of the engine. It will take a little time but eventually it clears out.

    DanR 94 964 213k miles



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    Does it turn over real fast? If so think timing belt or any part of the tensioning system.

    - alex

    '85 244 Turbo
    '84 245 Turbo








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    '94 960 won't start 900 1994

    See the FAQ for codes. Hold your horses as far as checking wiring. Start with the basics: do I have spark at the plugs? Yes= the problem is in the fuel or fuel injection system; no= the problem is in the ignition system. Go from there.








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      '94 960 won't start 900 1994

      I have checked the spark and it is very strong. I tried looking at the voltage at the injector connector with a digital meter and can't see any voltage while cranking the engine. Don't know whether the voltage is too short to read with the digital meter. I will search FAQ for codes.

      Thanks







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