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| Cold Weather Starting Problem |
 Oct 31 2008, 10:24 AM
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 31-October 08 Member No.: 49,979 Status:  Location: PA, USA Drives: 1991 740 turbo wagon  |
I'm having issues with the car starting in cold weather conditions. This only occurs in the morning when the car has been parked for at least 8 hours and when the temperature is under 35°F or so.
What happens... Turn the ignition and the engine cranks and cranks and cranks. Eventually it catches, sputters and either dies or finally revs normally. The colder the weather, the worse it becomes. Below 20°F, it may not start at all or take 3 or 4 times before the engine finally fires up. Had this problem last year, took the car to the shop and after having the battery replaced, the problem appeared to be fixed. Here it is a year later, the weather's turning cold again and I'm back to square one... Any ideas? |
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Nov 1 2008, 09:23 AM
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 Veteran  Group: Super Mod Posts: 1,034 Joined: 25-August 06 Member No.: 19,150 Status: Location: Yateley, UK Drives: 1989 740 SE AUTO, 1993 940GLE Turbo 2.0i |
probably the cold start injector has failed. this injects extra fuel into the engine when the engine is cold. this helps it to start and warm up. try this.
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Nov 1 2008, 11:05 AM
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Senior  Group: Members Posts: 259 Joined: 12-September 06 Member No.: 19,651 Status: Location: Tucson, Arizona Drives: 2002 Volvo S80-T6 and 2001 Chevrolet Suburban |
What forum member SykO said is sound advice...one other, when was the last time the vehicle had a complete tune-up..???I'd also recommend new spark plug wires..These can look good but not capable of carrying the volts needed to crank the engine in cold weather...Good luck...
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Nov 3 2008, 09:10 AM
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Veteran Group: Super Mod Posts: 1,034 Joined: 25-August 06 Member No.: 19,150 Status: Location: Yateley, UK Drives: 1989 740 SE AUTO, 1993 940GLE Turbo 2.0i |
+1 damotu
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Nov 5 2008, 02:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 50,187 Status: Location: canada Drives: 1986 chev c10,1990 740 wagon 1995 volvo 850 turbo, 1992 miata,2000 volks new beetle,1952 Lambretta LD125, 1981 Vespa P200,1978 Vespa 125,1968 Vespa 50 special,1989 Yamaha Bw Zuma |
Volvo had a cold start upgrade kit and service bulletin years ago that covered this exact problem..If your car was never upgraded it is a possibility the dealer may still honour the old recall.
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Nov 13 2008, 09:40 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 31-October 08 Member No.: 49,979 Status: Location: PA, USA Drives: 1991 740 turbo wagon |
Thanks, fellas. I'm going to change out the spark plug wires this weekend and if that fails, see about the cold weather starting kit.
Since I didn't buy this from a dealer, I doubt the recall will do any good but I appreciate all the suggestions! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/liebe011.gif) |
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Jan 17 2009, 10:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 22-October 08 Member No.: 49,618 Status: Location: USA Drives: 1990 740 GL |
I would agree. Check the cold start valve. But it would also be wise to check the thermo-time switch which provides a ground for the cold start valve and thus enabling its function.
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Jan 25 2009, 09:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 16-August 08 Member No.: 46,969 Status: Location: Canada Drives: 1986 Volvo 740 GLE |
hey guys i also have this problem with my 86volvo(740 Gle). Im thinking that the gas is froze not too sure, it's a wild guess. This is the first time it happen. I changed my spark-plugs before winter started. I live in Toronto/Ontario
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May 11 2009, 11:13 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 11-May 09 Member No.: 56,710 Status: Location: australia Drives: 1986 Volvo 740gle |
QUOTE (Rashad @ Jan 25 2009, 10:05 PM)  hey guys i also have this problem with my 86volvo(740 Gle). Im thinking that the gas is froze not too sure, it's a wild guess. This is the first time it happen. I changed my spark-plugs before winter started. I live in Toronto/Ontario I also have a 1986 740gle with the same rough starting in colder times. Maybe it too needs that kit. |
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