I have a 93 volvo and that car was running fine, until yesterday. The car has power(new battery) and gas but will not start. Even in attempt to ignite it, I do not hear the starter.

 

So, did the car stall? Or did you park it and the next time in it failed to start?

 

After I parked, and I tried to run it amd it will not start..

 

If it is not cranking you may have a bad starter. Try to start it in neutral.

You could have a bad PNP switch. If it doesn't start in neutral, roll the shifter through all the gears about 20 times, put it in park and try again.

 

Alright im heading to the car now, but thats weird before it never gave me any problems. . But I will try your advice.. if that doesn't work what do you suggest I do, can I buy a new switch? Could it be a bad spark plug?

 

If it's not cranking you have an electrical/electronic issue or starter problem.

The fact that "it never gave you problems before" doesn't matter. You now have a 20 year old car and problems will start somewhere. Oh, by the way, this wont be the last "all the sudden" problem.

 

If it does not crank at all, PNP switch as mentioned or the starter went south. Also check starter (alarm) relay.


JPN

P.S, the relay configuration may differ on '93 model.

 

How do I check the starter relay? Which one will be easier to check or replace?

 

Ok I someone said from the solenoid there is only the pnp switch..so I either replace the pnp switch or the starter

 

Did you try to jump start the car? If not try that first.

Then try to turn the car over by hand, just to make sure the motor is not locked up.

 

Yes I already tried to jump start the car..also what do you mean to start the car over by hand.

 

Where can I look for a PNP switch in case that is the problem

 

The PNP switch is located on top of the transmission housing.

If you're looking for a replacement, I would get one from FCP Groton/IPD.

JPN

 

I ran the fault codes i got 214 and 433 ... Undet A6 for ignition

 

If it's not cranking over
1. Bad starter or starter solenoid that's mounted on the starter
2. Bad PNP switch that might be cleanable or replace
3. Bad ignition switch not sending a signal.

Try jump starting it first to see if the extra amps from the second vehicle helps.

 

How can i clean the PNP switch to see of thats it????.. Yesterday i tested the starter and it actually runs.. so it may be the pnp switch, solenoid, or the ignition switch. Where can i find the ignition switch?

 

I don't understad this question. Where is it on the car or what parts store carry them?

 

Sorry I meant where is the ignition switch. I heard something about the ignition cords and some sensor cords coiling up and not causing the car to turn.

 

I did not mean to have two threads going on, I am on my cell phone and I didn't know if one posted. I apologize. So how do I know if the engine turns over.. because when I turn on the car I hear two clicks, and some humming noise. So I guess I gotta get a mechanic, because from the codes I pulled there are both relating to a sensor. 214 and 433

 

The ignition switch is right behind where you put the key to start the vehicle.

How to with photos:

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=37398

You can purchase one at an auto parts store like NAPA, autozone .... or go to http://www.fcpgroton.com/customer_ac...y/account_info or https://www.ipdusa.com/customer_acco...rMessage=login