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850 starter problems

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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floridamutual
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850 starter problems

Post by floridamutual »

i have a 1996 850...the car will start fine when cold...but when warm...the starter seems like itdosent engage...need to cank many times before it will start...thought about replacing starter...but before i did...wanted to run it by the site...


thanks
jim

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Post by White850Turbo »

If it is turning over, I wouldn't suspect the starter. I'd check for fuel at the rail and spark in your ignition system first.

94volvo850
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Post by 94volvo850 »

Have you tried to read the codes?
Marc

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Jot
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Post by Jot »

If the starter is whiring but not turning the engine it is probably the solenoid which can cleaned or replaced.

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