1995 850 starting problems

95bolvo · Post by **95bolvo** » 15 Feb 2012, 06:37

Started fine first thing this morning but after driving it for about an hour I cut it off and tried to restart it but it wouldn't. Turned over fine but just wouldn't hit. It seemed to me like it wasn't getting any fuel but I guess it could have been not enough spark also. Have plenty of fuel in tank. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and it restarted fine. drove it for about ten more minutes, cut it off and tried it and it did start however i had to use the starter more than usual. How can you tell if it's a fuel problem or an ignition problem ? Anyone out there with similiar problems and advice ? Thanks!

Post by **jblackburn** » 15 Feb 2012, 07:11

Sounds like it could be a fuel pump relay.

Get it to cut out on you again and pull over somewhere. Remove the Torx screws around the edges from the upper fuse panel near the windshield. Locate and remove relay #103, and then stick a jumper wire or paperclip between where pins 15 and 78 would be if the relay was in place. See if the car will start back up.

If so, you've found your problem! If not, let us know, and it's on to checking for spark.

95bolvo · Post by **95bolvo** » 15 Feb 2012, 10:52

Thanks for the info ! I'll give that a try and let you know !

Post by **Pauloil** » 15 Feb 2012, 17:17

same thing happened to me. tonight i'm going to put back in the original 103 relay I took out years ago(because it was time), and proceed to try and repair the one in there now