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.

850 wont start

Old Dec 7, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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I have a 1993 850 glt or something. This car ran and drove perfect till one night I drove it to the store about three miles from my house. when I got back into the car from the store it took longer to start but still started I got home and turned it off and it hasnt started since. I check the pressure at the check valve, and there wasnt any. So, I changed the fuel pump and now it has great pressure there but still don't start. the car has spark and everything just wont start. If i put some starting fluid in the car it will fire up and run till the ether burns off and then it die's. I dont think that the injectors are pulsating but havent really checked. I am about to give up on this terd. any help would be awsome.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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BTW I searched the forums first and couldnt find information to help me.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Check the Cam sensor on the back of the motor. Inspect the plug for the sensor they are known to fall apart.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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what does the cam sensor look like and where is it exactly? could it be anything else? why would that cause the injectors to not work?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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The cam sensor is on the back of the head. There is 3 t-30 screws holding the sensor on the back of the head.

That tells the computer when to fire the injectors.
 
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