Difficult Starting S40
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Difficult Starting S40
I have a 2000 S40 with about 60,000 miles on it. Over the last couple of months, my car has been hesitating when I start it. Usually, it's only when the car has been sitting for a while. It cranks just fine, but has to crank several times before it starts. If it sits for a short time, it starts up right away. I'm leaning towards a fuel problem. It idles fine and it runs fine, so it's getting gas once it's running. I'm leaning towards the fuel regulator. Any help would be appreciated.
Also, is this difficult to fix on my own? How much should I expect to spend on the parts?
Also, is this difficult to fix on my own? How much should I expect to spend on the parts?
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RE: Difficult Starting S40
No I used to have it but don't anymore.
You should be able to just buy the part at the dealer.
It is called a speed sensor sheild.
It comes slid in a bracket.Then you will have to slide the speed sensor out of the bracket on the car.Then install the sheild in the bracket on the car.Then take a small file and file the ridges on the speed sensor and slide it into the sheild and put the screw back in.
You should be able to just buy the part at the dealer.
It is called a speed sensor sheild.
It comes slid in a bracket.Then you will have to slide the speed sensor out of the bracket on the car.Then install the sheild in the bracket on the car.Then take a small file and file the ridges on the speed sensor and slide it into the sheild and put the screw back in.
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RE: Difficult Starting S40
There are a few things that can cause that. Sounds like it would be something that would operate more normally when the engine is warm. Do you smell fuel from the exhaust when you are trying to start it? I have seen vacuum leaks cause that problem, on my own car as a matter of fact. Check any vacuum lines, are you getting a trouble code, i.e. a check engine light?
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Matthew
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RE: Difficult Starting S40
There is a smell of gas from the exhaust when I'm trying to start. I haven't run any diagnostics yet. The check engine light isn't on. The service light is, but it goes off after 2 minutes. I think that is just because I didn't re-set it after the last oil change.
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RE: Difficult Starting S40
If the exhaust smells of fuel while attempting to start, wouldn't the best bet be the ignition module (aka-power stage)? I'm only asking because the ignition module is a non-volvo specific problem that's made it's way into my mental automotive repair novel. LOL.
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