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by Ky Maverick51
12 Feb 2010, 09:42
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K
Replies: 17
Views: 10705

Re: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K

:D ...all is well ...the Volvo is back on the road again. It was a defective new Camshaft Sensor that I purchased at Autozone, not to bad mouth Autozone, they are good Guys to work with,...but after 3 week ends of trial and error, I had it towed to a garage that had done some work for me previously ...
by Ky Maverick51
07 Feb 2010, 08:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K
Replies: 17
Views: 10705

Re: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K

Well, I'm still down, but determined. My work week is long, so limited on time. Still no spark at the plugs, ...focused on coil yesterday, ...have 11.5 volts at each power stage connection with the ignition on, ...I talked to a mechanic, ...he suggested I use a 12 volt test light, probe the blue ...
by Ky Maverick51
30 Jan 2010, 14:17
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K
Replies: 17
Views: 10705

Re: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K

Well, no joy. Checked the Camshaft Sensor and it is correct, installed the crank sensor, and I still can't get spark to the engine. Although I checked for spark at the coil a couple of days ago, and it was there, I do not have it now, started with the #1 plug, then distributor coil wire and then at ...
by Ky Maverick51
30 Jan 2010, 11:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K
Replies: 17
Views: 10705

Re: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K

Ok, Guys, thanks for the feedback. I will retrace my steps on the Camshaft sensor, and install the crankshaft position sensor while I'm at it. I'll log back on in a couple of hours. It's about 22 degrees here and my garage isn't heated, ..just a small electric heater. thanks again.
by Ky Maverick51
30 Jan 2010, 08:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K
Replies: 17
Views: 10705

Volvo '97 850R Cranks but won't start - well maintained 170K

1997 Volvo 850R - 170K mi. Won't start. Bought used with 56K, driven weekly to work, maintained per Volvo recommendations. Parked in my gargage, 2 days later, attempted to start, turned over about 2 times, heard a muffled misfire sound and died, still cranks fine, but will not start. Timing belt ...