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by cread
08 Dec 2011, 10:36
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Rough Idling / Reduction of power
Replies: 7
Views: 1887

Re: Rough Idling / Reduction of power

Ok , I pulled the number 1 plug and it was fouled pretty bad, and needs to be replaced which i will do today. For the meantime i polished it up with emery paper and got almost all the carbon off. Reinstalled and started car, still same thing spitting sputtering on idle and under power. So next i dis...
by cread
08 Dec 2011, 07:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Rough Idling / Reduction of power
Replies: 7
Views: 1887

Re: Rough Idling / Reduction of power

QUICK QUESTION

I don't have my repair manual with me at work right now. If i am standing in front of vehicle facing engine compartment, where is cylinder 1 located ?

Thanks
by cread
08 Dec 2011, 07:48
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Rough Idling / Reduction of power
Replies: 7
Views: 1887

Re: Rough Idling / Reduction of power

Ok, thanks I will pull # 1 plug and check it out, clean it up and regap if neccesary to see if i'm getting spark and solve that problem. And then I will disconnect mass airflow sensor while at work and drive for a few miles as I work in middle of nowhere and see how car behaves and get back to you. ...
by cread
08 Dec 2011, 07:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Rough Idling / Reduction of power
Replies: 7
Views: 1887

Rough Idling / Reduction of power

I have a 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo, its been running fine up until last night. Temperature last night was 28F. But last night I jumped off my mother-in-law's truck. Battery was completely dead so it took awhile and i had to maintain high rpms to charge it. Later when I left to go home, the car didn't wan...
by cread
25 Apr 2011, 07:25
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 96-97 850 Turbo ECU
Replies: 2
Views: 1667

Re: 96-97 850 Turbo ECU

I have a 96 850 turbo that needs a ecu not the transmission control module but the engine one which this appears to be, what numbers am i looking for to make sure it matches mine ?
by cread
01 Apr 2011, 11:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: P80 Step by Step - Replacing the starter motor 1998 S70 8251551
Replies: 58
Views: 71847

Re: Step by Step - Replacing the starter motor 1998 S70

on mine i had 2 red cables on the first nut (closest to radiator ) and a green wire that connected to spade connecter and on nut closest to motor just the small braided ground wire ? is that right ?
by cread
01 Apr 2011, 10:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Important Information on Ecu issues (850,S70 series)
Replies: 21
Views: 7146

Re: Important Information on Ecu issues (850,S70 series)

yeah i have a can, i wonder if the ECU is to blame for my issues, since replacing the starter I can turn the engine over but it never will start. Checked for spark and am not getting any. Changed plugs ,wires,cap,rotor and still no spark. I got a TPS code so I replaced that, replaced camshaft positi...
by cread
01 Apr 2011, 10:24
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: OBD2
Replies: 16
Views: 2313

Re: OBD2

suggestions anyone please !!
by cread
01 Apr 2011, 06:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Important Information on Ecu issues (850,S70 series)
Replies: 21
Views: 7146

Re: Important Information on Ecu issues (850,S70 series)

so remove using instructions provided earlier and i can clean using electrical contact cleaner to clean deposits ?
by cread
01 Apr 2011, 05:27
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: OBD2
Replies: 16
Views: 2313

Re: OBD2

Ok, I didn't feel comfortable messing with the fuel injectors by myself so my friend is coming over today to help determine if they are firing. But I did change out the cam sensor last night just to see, and still no spark. Question is what else can cause me so much trouble getting spark to my spark...