Why does my Volvo car stall at idle?
It got warm here a couple of days ago for the first time this year (~80-85F) and our ’97 855 GLT Volvo at 155k miles suddenly started to have a wandering idle speed and stalling at idle, but only when the car was fully warmed up. The stalling symptom was worst right after restarting the car after it had been running for a while (hot start).
How to change ignition system on Volvo B234?
B234 Engines [Jeff Saeger] Removing the cap and rotor with nearly zero clearance: Remove the wires from the cap; this gives more room and allows space for the screws to clear the head when the cap comes off. Make a drawing or mark so you get them back on correctly.
Where can I get an ignition system for a Volvo?
Go to your electronic junkbox, or the local electronics workshop, or to Radio Shack. Get: A neon bulb, NE-2 About 15′ of light-gauge stranded wire (insulated, of course) An alligator clip A collection of heat shrink tubin Connect a 3-4′ piece of wire to one lead of the neon bulb. Insulate the solder connection with heat shrink.
What causes an ignition switch to fail in a Volvo?
Hall Switch Distributor Connector Distributor R&R and Shaft Seal Replacement Engine Hesitates When Humid Distributor Shaft Wear Ignition Amplifier (Power Stage) Failure Engine Cuts Out; Tach Drops Failure to Start; Flywheel Sensor Bad Timing Unstable; Harmonic Balancer Failing
What kind of problem does a Volvo have?
Well, my Volvo did it again today. At 7:00 AM and 65 F temperature, it started and drove fine as I got my morning coffee. Six hours later, after sitting in the hot California sun on this 90 F day, it failed to start in my driveway… Have you experienced volvo stalling problems?
What happens when the fuel pump fails in a Volvo?
If the engine has spark, it may have died due to a loss of fuel pressure. When fuel pumps fail, they usually just quit with little or no warning. The engine usually won’t restart and the vehicle has to be towed in for repairs.
Are there any problems with the Volvo C70?
Volvo has superceded the part to new improved designs (several times) that last a bit longer, but the problem still persists even in models as new as 2008. One tricky aspect of it is that’s it’s difficult to tell if the bushing has failed.
What are the most common problems with 1993-2000 Volvos?
All 1993-2000 850, S70, C70 and V70 models (as well as most 2001 2007 S60, S80, V70 and XC 90 models) use a complicated crankcase vent system to prevent the build u of pressure inside the engine. Since the mid 70’s Volvo owners have had problems with this system clogging up with oil deposits.
What causes 2.5t Volvo engine to misfire?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. 2.5T Volvo 5 Cylinder engine had P0302, P0304, P0300 codes, Checked ignition coils, swapped coils, checked injectors, found cylinder meltdown at top of piston and cylinder head causing valves to stay open. Had only 20 PSI compression in #2 cylinder. Loading…
What kind of engine does a 2.5t Volvo have?
2.5T Volvo 5 Cylinder engine had P0302, P0304, P0300 codes, Checked ignition coils, swapped coils, checked injectors, found cylinder meltdown at top of piston and cylinder head causing valves to stay open. Had only 20 PSI compression in #2 cylinder. Loading…