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Engine turning over but not firing 2001 s40 diesel

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brummienigel
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Engine turning over but not firing 2001 s40 diesel

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Hello everyone

hope you can help me in this one. I have a 2001 s40 diesel. The engine will turn over but not start. Any ideas?

thanks

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billofdurham
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Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

Assuming that fuel is being injected into the cylinders the main reason for non-firing is a fault in one or more of the glow plugs.

http://www.car-news.co.uk/latest-news/d ... 8&src=1016

Bill.
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1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
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