So my 850 has always run great, however today I went to start it and the starter is running strong and thats about it.

The only thing I can think of it that my s-belt was squealing and I am planning on replacing it this weekend so until then the mechanic said just spray some belt dressing on it until then if the squealing is bugging me. So I did that last night when I got home, ran the car for a few minutes and then shut it off for the night. Now this. It was really cold last night and it is wet out today but still it has never had the issue. Is the belt dressing causing an issue? If so, what should I do to get it fixed. I have added belt dressing before with no issues,but those times I ran the car a good bit after, probably burning off the stuff....


Any thoughts??


I should also add, I tried to start it once and it halfway started and I let go off the key thinking it was started (like normal) and now this... Possibly flooded it I guess.

 

Hold the gas pedal to the floor before turning the key on and keep your foot down and keep cranking it and see if it starts. Do not take your foot off the gas unless it starts.

 

Before turning the key seemed to be the trick...I tried flooring it after it was turning over to no avail. It didnt sound initially like it was flooded but I guess so.

Thanks for the help again.