Loss of power after starting

doshenjen · Post by **doshenjen** » 21 Jul 2017, 08:43

My 98 V70 loses power usually after the startup in the am: car starts, then when I reverse and point in down the drive (in forward) all power is lost; Putting it back in park (or neutral) car starts and runs fine the rest of the day. This only happens in the morning and not any other time of day. Any thoughts?

Post by **abscate** » 21 Jul 2017, 09:47

That sounds a bit like lawn mower syndrome - a bit of excess fuel is causing low compression.

Does it smell like varnish in the exhaust when this happens?

doshenjen · Post by **doshenjen** » 21 Jul 2017, 11:25

No smell is evident. also, doesn't happen everytime.

Post by **abscate** » 21 Jul 2017, 12:00

Is it stalling when you go into park or just running with no power?

Stalling is usually a vacuum leak, a bad hose somewhere

doshenjen · Post by **doshenjen** » 21 Jul 2017, 13:47

usually looses power (radio goes off, ignition turns off) when I put it into drive