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by dpauto.com
22 Feb 2006, 12:25
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Intermittent starting problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2074

There are many ways to skin this cat. 8)

If you had no spark, and "assume" the fuel injection part is functioning... the easiest way is to check for ignition pulse.

Do this with a test light: clamp your test light to ground. With the key on, your test light should be bright when it touches the ...
by dpauto.com
22 Feb 2006, 11:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Radiator fan turns on after car off, drains battery
Replies: 13
Views: 67584

That is a good question.

Your radiator fan relay is a two stage (speed) relay. It constantly has a 12v feed. As soon the ECU provides low or high speed ground signal to it, it will energize the fan accordingly. The ECU uses various sensors to energize the relay.

Now with your problem: Fan ...
by dpauto.com
22 Feb 2006, 11:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Intermittent starting problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2074

There is a cam position sensor and an RPM sensor. The RPM sensor provides engine speed and cylinder #1 top dead center information to the ECU. A defective RPM sensor will disable both fuel injection and ignition.

If you have fuel pressure AND injectors pulse at the rail ... but no spark ... then ...
by dpauto.com
22 Feb 2006, 10:59
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Radiator fan turns on after car off, drains battery
Replies: 13
Views: 67584

You could have a bad rad. fan relay which mounts directly on top of the fan by shroud.

Regards,
Dave
by dpauto.com
30 Dec 2005, 14:26
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Steering stops -- lube
Replies: 1
Views: 1592

Make sure the steering stop plates are not damaged. Otherwise, lube them again. Use any type of grease.

Regards,
Dave
by dpauto.com
30 Dec 2005, 14:24
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Upper Engine Mount cost?
Replies: 5
Views: 4326

Year 98 will cost less. 99 and new will cost more. Prices vary from dealers to dealers. If you are going to get it fixed at the dealer, then just call them for prices.

Regards,
Dave
by dpauto.com
30 Dec 2005, 14:22
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: need help with whirring noise
Replies: 3
Views: 1340

Good luck, that idler pulley is commonly go bad after 70,000 miles.

Regards,
Dave
by dpauto.com
30 Dec 2005, 14:19
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Warning light
Replies: 9
Views: 4128

On 960 92-95, you can manually retrieve trouble codes from your transmission control unit at Diagnostic Socket A-1. If you get a code 3-1-3, you need to replace the Gear Selector Switch ... which is very commonly go bad.

Regards,
Dave
by dpauto.com
30 Dec 2005, 14:15
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Starting problem
Replies: 1
Views: 1255

I would check the fuel pressure regulator.

Regards,
Dave
by dpauto.com
30 Dec 2005, 14:14
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: NO Fuel...Help!
Replies: 1
Views: 987

If you're not getting fuel .. you need to check for spark. During cranking, the ECU will not energize the fuel pump relay UNLESS it receives ignition pulse signal from ignition control unit. NO ignition pulse could poss. be engine speed sensor.

Regards,
Dave