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850 1997 starting problem

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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jbriverside
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Joined: 17 October 2009
Year and Model: 850 1987
Location: PA

850 1997 starting problem

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I turned off 850 volvo & it appeared to be running fine. 4 hours later it would not start. The starter appeared to be operating properly but the engine would not turn over. I checked battery terminals & oil level - appeared to be ok. Engine tries to turn over but it won't fully engage.

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billofdurham
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Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

Before we can help we need to know the model and year of Volvo. The 850 wasn't produced in 1987. Let us know and we'll try to help you sort it out.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

jbriverside
Posts: 2
Joined: 17 October 2009
Year and Model: 850 1987
Location: PA

Post by jbriverside »

I am sorry. You are correct. It is a 1997.

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