2001 T5 fires then dies...will not start/run
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2001 T5 fires then dies...will not start/run
Hi all,
My partners 2001 T5 S60 has been running like a dream until she went to start it this morning where the motor caught and then dies immediately. She drove the car home perfectly well last night so I'm very surprised.
When u turn the key it starts then stops. I tried again this afternoon and used throttle on starting and again it started perfectly well and actually revved for about 1/2 sec then died again.
If I hold some throttle on while starting it catches then the motor just cranks over but will not start.
I'm suspecting a failed fuel pump as it seems pretty quiet at the back of the car where normally you hear the pump.
Any other suggestions? I've checked all fuses (especially the one for the fuel pump) and found none blown.
Cheers
Homer
My partners 2001 T5 S60 has been running like a dream until she went to start it this morning where the motor caught and then dies immediately. She drove the car home perfectly well last night so I'm very surprised.
When u turn the key it starts then stops. I tried again this afternoon and used throttle on starting and again it started perfectly well and actually revved for about 1/2 sec then died again.
If I hold some throttle on while starting it catches then the motor just cranks over but will not start.
I'm suspecting a failed fuel pump as it seems pretty quiet at the back of the car where normally you hear the pump.
Any other suggestions? I've checked all fuses (especially the one for the fuel pump) and found none blown.
Cheers
Homer
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It is possible it is a bad fuel pump. When it will not start check for fuel. On the end of the fuel rail there is a valve almost like a tire valve. Press the center in and see if there is pressure or not. If the pump is not working then you might dribble a few drops out. If it is working then alot will come out.
Also try turning the key 180 and try starting again. If that works the antenna ring might be bad.(light around ignition switch)
Also try turning the key 180 and try starting again. If that works the antenna ring might be bad.(light around ignition switch)
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Hi Tech,
No joy so i got the car towed to the mechanics where he tried to start it a couple of times, it ran then sounded like it was going to die so he just kept turning the key, where upon it started and ran perfectly. I might add that he used the second key (which we'd already tried without sucess)
Immobiliser message was in the window then cleared. I drove it a couple of times now it has died again. When the 1st key was used the car fired then died again. Now upon trying both keys the car once again is stuffed.
What can we do?????
Bloody Volvo's!
No joy so i got the car towed to the mechanics where he tried to start it a couple of times, it ran then sounded like it was going to die so he just kept turning the key, where upon it started and ran perfectly. I might add that he used the second key (which we'd already tried without sucess)
Immobiliser message was in the window then cleared. I drove it a couple of times now it has died again. When the 1st key was used the car fired then died again. Now upon trying both keys the car once again is stuffed.
What can we do?????
Bloody Volvo's!
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Got the bugger going.......Even though it said 120Km till empty and was showing above the red section in the guage I put some more petrol in and got it going. I live on a hill and it must have been enough to stop the fuel going into the lines......
The car was parked nose downhill and the passenger (left side from behind, RHD car) side lower than drivers.
I am quite embarrassed!!
The car was parked nose downhill and the passenger (left side from behind, RHD car) side lower than drivers.
I am quite embarrassed!!
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