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xc70,1999, fuel pump relay?

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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
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buckanailya
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Year and Model: '99 xc
Location: portland, or

xc70,1999, fuel pump relay?

Post by buckanailya »

My '99 xc has been plagued with hard starts over the past 3 months. Just yesterday it just plain stopped running and will only restart after 10 or so minutes to then die again. After research I am suspecting the fuel pump relay. Am I looking in the right direction? I pulled the cover to off the relay and attempted starting. The relay does not stay energized while the car is running. If I hold the relay closed the car runs fine. could it be as simple as R&R the relay?

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Post by MadeInJapan »

Answer to your question is Yes. I believe the relay is the same as earlier model 70 series and 850's. There's even a write-up on how to R&R the relay in the repair database.
'98 S70 T5 Emrld Grn Met/Beige Tons of Upgrades Mobil-1
'04 V70 2.5T Red/Taupe Some Upgrades Mobil-1
'07 S40 T5 AWD 6 speed manual! Silver/Black Stage1 Heico & Elevate
'07 S60 2.5T Blue/Taupe- my kid's Volvo

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