Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

1994 850 will not start

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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Smile 1994 850 will not start

1994 850, 197000, windows and roof left open during heavy rain, tried to start during storm, would not start. prior to getting wet, started and ran fine, was daily driver, now, will turn over, has good fuel pressure, does not attempt to start, seems to not have any fire ? could the coil have gottn fried, i did have the hood open as i was trying to boost during the storm.

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Is there a check engine light on? If so, check the codes in the computer.

To be honest, it sounds like a bad sensor. Could be either the Crank Position Sensor or the Cam Position Sensor. The codes in the computer will tell us for sure.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Default code 324

pulled codes, got code 324, camsfaft position sensor missing or erratic, removed sensor, does not look bad, is there a way to test it ??
 
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