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Volvo 850 no start

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
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bewinder
Posts: 11
Joined: 12 October 2016
Year and Model: 1997 Volvo 850-R
Location: Oregon, USA

Volvo 850 no start

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Hey dudes! I woke up to find my 850-R cranking, but not starting...

I'm getting spark at the distributor, fuel at the rail. Battery and alternator are new. Keeps sputtering but just wont start! I tried a few time and the iac was still buzzing after I stopped. The batter eventually was drained after a few starting attempts and leaving it alone.

I was having some strange issues that went unresolved before this happened... you can see the thread [viewtopic.php?t=78069l]HERE.[/viewtopic.php?t=78069]


In unrelated news! I love this car, but I'm going to be letting it go before OR after I get it going. It's a 1997 Red 850-R with about 230k, the head was recently rebuilt as well as some other work. I have receipts for most of it. Decent black interior with walnut burl trim. I know the R's are getting harder and harder to come by, so I'd like to sell it to another 850 enthusiast. If you're interested, MAKE ME AN OFFER! I live in Roseburg, Oregon about 3 hours south of Portland. I'm looking for cash or a pickup truck in decent shape. In the meantime... Any troubleshooting help is appreciated!!!

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