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1998 S70 battery recharged and rough idling noise

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goVolvo
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1998 S70 battery recharged and rough idling noise

Post by goVolvo »

Hi there,

My S70 lost battery power from a unlocked trunk lid light. Jump started it and drived for a while and it runs as good as before. Except that at idle it makes periodic grunt noise with a little vibration every one second or so. RPM also fluctuated around 800-1000. Is the ECU testing something like fuel injection on the engine? If I put in neutral then the noise is lighter. Rev-up to 1200 or starting driving then it sounds normal again.

Anyone saw this too? Thanks.

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Post by misha »

Should be Motronic 4.4,like mine.Does it runs rich,does the exhaust smell rich?

Do you have a strong smell of unburned fuel from exhaust?Black exhaust?
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS

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