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1999 volvo s70 non turbo wont start

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colton854
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Year and Model: 1999 s70 no turbo
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1999 volvo s70 non turbo wont start

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I changed the spark plugs gapped them and car wont start it has spark fuel and air but it happened randomly it cranks but sounds like it fires in only on cyclinder

matt99s70
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Year and Model: 1999 S70
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Post by matt99s70 »

Have you replaced the ignition coils?

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Post by 57gretsch »

Try it in neutral?
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Post by abscate »

It's possible to mix up the coil plugs and coils on the coil on plug cars, especially if the insulation is gone.
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