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1994 850 Volvo Turbo will not start

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volvo9485t
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Year and Model: 1994
Location: Virginia

1994 850 Volvo Turbo will not start

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My 1994 volvo 850 Turbo will not start. The headlights turn on, the horn works, the radio works, the interior light come on and the start cranks but it doesn't turnover....Please advise...Thanks in advance!

Also, I tried to jump my car but that did not work either....

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Post by Ozark Lee »

My guess is a bad PNP switch, particularly if it has been cold weather in your area. Try running the shifter from park to low a couple of dozen times and try it again. If that doesn't work try starting the car in neutral rather than park.

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
Previous:
1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
1998 S70 T5
1996 850 N/A
1989 740 GLT
1986 740 GLT
1972 142 Grand Luxe

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