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by tiffany_ellis6594639
27 Aug 2015, 13:23
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Crankshaft?
Yeah I have an obd2 reader but it didn't pull any codes
by tiffany_ellis6594639
27 Aug 2015, 11:52
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Will do!! Hey I called the dealership yesterday just to see if there were any recalls...which there weren't and he said that I should unplug both battery cables and electrical tape them together for a half hour then reconnect...this will factory reset the car? I've got the cables together now will w...
by tiffany_ellis6594639
26 Aug 2015, 12:17
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Also flood titles don't scare me because they are cheap. I've just learned to replace parts with new parts not used. Also all electrical connectors and fuse boxes. Buy right and then don't worry. This particular car we bought for somewhere between $1100-$1400 (insurance auction) and used it a year b...
by tiffany_ellis6594639
26 Aug 2015, 12:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Oh my goodness I love the free car fix it advice!!! I did what you said and recruited a few strangers to help (hey like I said my hubby is always working and I want to surprise him and my daugher and fix this thing) I've given him a year and he's done a lot to it and is sick of it so yes I want to s...
by tiffany_ellis6594639
26 Aug 2015, 11:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Do you have tach movement when spinning th engine over? Do you have access to a scan tool able to see engine rpm? Verify a few things Look through the oil cap and make sure the cam is spinning when the engine turns over. Is it getting fuel? After turning over the engine is the spark plug wet? Fuel ...
by tiffany_ellis6594639
26 Aug 2015, 11:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Flood title? If this car was under water - Get Out. Run, don't walk to sell this car! Yes flood title but we used for the first year we also took and had all fluids checked and. Hanged and we told them it was flood title too and they said you'd never be able to tell. We let it sit for months and no...
by tiffany_ellis6594639
26 Aug 2015, 11:28
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Do you have tach movement when spinning th engine over? Do you have access to a scan tool able to see engine rpm? Verify a few things Look through the oil cap and make sure the cam is spinning when the engine turns over. Is it getting fuel? After turning over the engine is the spark plug wet? Fuel ...
by tiffany_ellis6594639
26 Aug 2015, 08:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

Re: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Thanks so much for the response. No I cannot take credit for the ignition switch and yes that is what the lit up ring is :) I am going to get back with more info after having my hubby help me because I don't know how to remove a spark plug even and I am afraid of fire so spraying any type of fluid t...
by tiffany_ellis6594639
25 Aug 2015, 13:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 2000 xc70 sat and now won't start
Replies: 14
Views: 2143

2000 xc70 sat and now won't start

Hello, My husband has been trying to fix this car in his spare time on and off for awhile now and I'm impatient and want to help. Although I'm not qualified because I know nothing about cars I've been watching utube videos and reading forums. We purchased a flood title 2000 Volvo xc70 station wagon ...