I have a 98 v70 that wouldn't start. It turned over but wouldn't fire. I received input from lee and a couple others. Although their advice didn't solve my ultimate problem. Their advice did give me the resolve to keep at it til I found out it was my Cam Sensor. Changed it and it started right up. I...

The stars have aligned. Finally got pc back. Can you/anyone tell me if the car will or can start with throttle body sensor removed? Since my pc has been down. Didn't want to do something I'd regret without making my question clearer. Been without my volvo for over a month now. Any advice or guidance...

My home pc died. just today got to library to read your replys. Do I need to replace throttle sensor? Just disconnect then try starting? Thanks for feedback. PS: Can't get codes until it starts so I can have someone else retrieve(no reader of my own)

Lee,
Thanks for the response. Where is the throttle position sensor? Can you please provide either a picture or description. I love Volvo's and this car, but if it was a horse I'd be tempted to shoot it.(kidding)

Previous;1986 740GL
2 1972 240's

My problems started a few weeks back. Car would turn over but wouldn't start. Local wrecker suggested unplugging MAF to see it would start. It did. I drove it a couple of weeks that way with maf unplugged. Then starting problem returned. I then tried useing maf cleaner but didn't work. Replaced maf ...