For those who have read my last post, we figured out it was the key fob that was the issue, the contact was bad so we cleaned it up and it works now.

Now its time to take care of the second issue. The car takes approximately 15-20 seconds to start and throws a P0410 code which relates to the supplementary air system. I've read that the pumps often go bad which prevents them from pushing out the exhaust and causing the car to take a while to start. I've also read the the valve often goes bad as well. Does everyone agree that this could be an issue? Would anyone recommend a plug/wire change to see if that helps as well?

Thanks!

 

Getting your car to STAGE 0 is the best thing for it. I assum you have read the 850 new owner thread. If you do not know the age of the plugs, yes I would replace them with VOLVO plugs. The wires have a date on them, week / year. If they are older than 7 years old, I would likely replace them along with the distributor cap and rotor.

Not sure why your car is taking so long to start. However, when it does start, do you hear the air pump running? It should run for a minute or two. As for the code, you can usually find a vacuum line or elbow loose or cracked. If not, yes the valve may be defective. What year is your car? You may need to service the PCV system as well.

 

I've read the new owners thread and not I'm sure if I hear the air pump running, will try tomorrow after work. I'll also spray some soapy water on the vacuum lines to search out a leak. However I do not understand the term STAGE 0. Care to explain?

 

RE: stage0: google is your friend...
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/what-is-stage-0.html

BTW: soapy H2O may find your vacuum leaks but your engine may curse you. Carb cleaner would work better (engine rpm will pick up once you found leaks).