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by Simply_Volvo
06 Oct 2014, 23:40
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

Re: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

Okay I'm checking out both videos and I have done an engine swap before to me that sounds like the best option knowing that there could be a possibility for my pistons to be damaged along with the valves and who knows what else could of happened.

Not what i had intended but I now know timing belts ...
by Simply_Volvo
06 Oct 2014, 13:40
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

Re: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

Thanks everyone I was hoping it wouldn't come to an engine swap but it seems that is the only solution.

No loud noise when my car stopped just slowed down I did change the timing belt and I'm getting the same problem no start, I did notice that the cams rotated No weird noises just the starter ...
by Simply_Volvo
05 Oct 2014, 14:25
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

Re: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

I think we might have found the problem guys :D
Timing belt was loose and when I pulled it out I had a couple pieces, I will be replacing this today hopefully done by tonight and will be holding off on the pnp switch for the moment.

Really appreciate everyone's help and input very hopeful but I'm ...
by Simply_Volvo
05 Oct 2014, 13:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

Re: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

Used a test light to check the pulse

What I found:
Battery is hooked up/ connected and when I tested it while the car was off I had a solid light no pulse when I had my friend turn the key the light went away and I had no pulse, as soon as he took the key out i was back to the solid light. I'm ...
by Simply_Volvo
05 Oct 2014, 13:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

Re: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

Used a test light to check the pulse

What I found:
Battery is hooked up/ connected and when I tested it while the car was off I had a solid light no pulse when I had my friend turn the key the light went away and I had no pulse, as soon as he took the key out i was back to the solid light. I'm ...
by Simply_Volvo
05 Oct 2014, 10:03
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

Re: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

Thanks Tryingbe

No haven't checked the timing belt will check it today as well. would that cause no spark?
by Simply_Volvo
05 Oct 2014, 00:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

Re: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

Thank you for your reply JDS60R

-I did Try grounding the wire (going from the ignition coil to the distributor) had a friend start the car and did not see a spark.

But I will give it a go tomorrow & I'll post pictures in case I'm doing it wrong. I will also be replacing the pnp switch, I had a ...
by Simply_Volvo
04 Oct 2014, 21:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start
Replies: 24
Views: 4801

1995 850 GLT Save My Car - No Start

What Happen:
- Everything works except interior lights, 2 days prior it passed Safety and Emission inspection only needed both control arms for the front replaced with brand new ones.

-Left my job started right up no issues drove about a mile as I got on the on ramp to the highway I suddenly lost ...