It has an aftermarket remote start installed by the PO, but hasn't worked since I've owned it.

Here's a photo of the wire.

Sounds like the MAF might be the most likely culprit. I'll have to wait until the next time it rains and stalls, and disconnecy it. As much as I'd hate to have to drop $150, at least it will be an easy swap. As for the ominous exposed wire, I'll just seal it up. If it aint broke... Thanks everyone f...

Just went to check the date stamp on the wires, and they are dated Jan. 2011. While I was checking around though I did notice there is a thin black wire spliced off of the blue wire that plugs into the ignition coil. No insulation or electric tape used, just the black wire wrapped around the blue, b...

Cap and rotor as well as the coils are all bosch. Not sure about plugs/wires, but I can only assume they are oem quality, as he does all the work at the dealership. Battery terminals are fine, and the battery is only about 6 months old. There seems to be spark, because it always cranks as long as th...

So to give some background I've owned my 94 850 for just over a year now. Bought it with 121k mi. through a Volvo dealer mechanic that knows the car better than anyone, as he did all the work for the PO. He does everything for me as I live in Boston, and lack not only the tools, but the space (ok,ok...