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850 wagon will not 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
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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m. duffy
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850 wagon will not start

Post by m. duffy »

i have an 850 wagon, after driving 30, 45, 60 minutes i turn the engin off then try to start it, it does not start, the problem usually occurs in the wet weather and cool days. i have all the checks, my mecanic is puzzeled, had it tuned up and all necessary parts replaced. fuel pump goes on, don't think its that, i think its spart, problem is intermintant. and ideas?

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Post by MadeInJapan »

Ignition switch could be the problem...the actual part the key is inserted in. There are several posts on here about that....
'98 S70 T5 Emrld Grn Met/Beige Tons of Upgrades Mobil-1
'04 V70 2.5T Red/Taupe Some Upgrades Mobil-1
'07 S40 T5 AWD 6 speed manual! Silver/Black Stage1 Heico & Elevate
'07 S60 2.5T Blue/Taupe- my kid's Volvo

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