1996 850 Has spark, compression, fuel, won't start

[erikv11]

Tried that. None of the links that I could find are functioning, they were all dead. I have all brand new components in the system, but can't tell if the air pump is actually turning on. ...

Here ya go, this link has never been dead since it went up, and it is definitive:

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/14 ... with-pics/

[vmcrcr]

Thanks. I'll look into that. Shame to waste all the coin I spent on all the new components though....
And they are installed, so can't send them back.

[phils94850]

like I said... coil is the problem. I had the same issue with my car. I backed out of my driveway and it died and wouldn't start. replaced everything you did, no start, replaced coil.. been running great since.

[precopster]

Or rotor button if not already replaced. They weaken the spark enough so it doesn't start however check out just fine with a multimeter at 2k ohms. Ask me how I know