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Old 01-01-2013, 04:55 PM
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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?
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http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=29930

You can also do a google, bing or ??? and search for this stuff too
 
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I heard something about the ignition cords and some sensor cords coiling up and not causing the car to turn.
I don't know what those would be Are ignition cords the ignition wires leading to the spark plugs ?? If so they don't have anything to do with the vehicle not cranking. Not starting, yes, not cranking, no.
Which sensor when you say sensor cords coiling up ??
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 05:11 PM
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Ok I checked the spark plugs and some of them were soaked in oil. Could that be the problem??
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 05:15 PM
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It was a service bulletin talking about the car won't start of some cords are together, and you need to tie them away from each other. I have to find out where I found it
 
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Originally Posted by pinzir
Ok I checked the spark plugs and some of them were soaked in oil. Could that be the problem??
If it's oil leaking down from the cover it's messy but it isn't a problem with it starting.

If there is oil on the end of the plug that is inside the combustion chamber that is a problem and can prevent the engine from starting.
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pinzir
Ok I checked the spark plugs and some of them were soaked in oil. Could that be the problem??
If the oil was on top of the plug no. If the oil was NOT on top of the plug but on the lower part of the plug, possible. That is why I asked you to turn the motor over by hand on the first page. Was oil on the socket? The plug goes through the head and into the combustion chamber. If oil is on TOP of the plug and you pull the plug, it can then leak down on to the tip of the plug while you're pulling it out.

Most of the time #2 and #3 will have oil on them from the PCV leaking down through the spark plug wires. Is there oil on top of the motor? Some times oil leaks from the cap and other times it leaks from the PCV tube. Either way the PCV system is likely clogged.

To turn the motor over by hand you take off the passenger side wheel and pull the splash panel open and turn the large bolt on the end of the crank, the same way people do when they are aligning timing. If the large bolt wont turn, the motor is locked up.



Other than that is still seems as if you are chasing "no start" problems vs "no crank" problems.
 

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Old 01-01-2013, 07:09 PM
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In your other thread you said that you hear two clicks and a hum.

The hum is the IAC valve under the throttle body. The clicks may be your problem. If the click is either your starter soleniod not working properly. OR and this is a big OR the motor is locked up and the starter can NOT turn the motor. Just experienced this on a Lexus.

You really need to turn the motor over by hand to make sure it's not locked up. How many miles are on the car?
 
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Old 01-02-2013, 07:52 AM
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Alright I would try to turn it over, and there is over 140, 000... as for the starter plugs there was oil on the bottom of it, but I bought some more and cleaned up the oil and still no start. My friend of my checked the ignition coil and he said it was suppose to spark or something but it didn't do nothing.

Now I remember something that may help on the dqy it messed up I was driving on my way to work and as I was driving the gas pedal wasn't responding. And what I mean by that I was pressing down on it and the car wouldn't accelerate. And on that day I almost died :P
 
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Old 01-02-2013, 03:46 PM
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I thought you started these threads with no crank ??

Now are you saying the engine cranks over fine it's just that you have no spark ??

Read these and if you have questions

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=46087
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=41831
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=27769
http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...hp?f=1&t=19047
 
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Old 01-04-2013, 05:20 PM
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Ok after countless hours, I took it to a mechanic, and he started the car manually(I don't know how) and it was just a wire burnt up. Now I have the car running and all is good. And also I dont want to make another thread so I have another question.


Mt transmission is slipping, like it won't go into the correct gear.. And I have to start off in 3, and while I am driving I have to let go of the gas and press down on the gas to let it shift correctly. And also if I need to go faster when the RPm is like 2 1/2 I have to switch it to D then all is good... Could it be a sensor??
 
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Old 01-04-2013, 05:31 PM
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I'm out!
 
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Originally Posted by pinzir
And also I dont want to make another thread so I have another question.
First do some research to see if there is an answer out there, search here, volvospeed, volvoforum and Matthewsvolvosite. Try google too.

Then start a new thread. That's what each thread is for. The subject should outline what help you are looking for.

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