Bought this pristing (only 50K) V40 from a doctor around 6 months ago. Was VERY well maintained by local Volvo Dealer.

Around April I began to have difficulty getting the car to start - specifically, the engine would need to be cranked for quite a bit before it would ignite. This problem would only manifest itselfperiodically - particularlywhenrestarting the car on days when I would bedriving around town running errands (warm engine). I spoke to my mechanic about this problem and he basically dismissed it since there the 'check engine' light was NOT on.

However, as of a week ago, the car go much worse... It takes even morecranking the engine before it starts. And now there's a HEAVY gasoline odor and, of course, the check engine light is on (a good thing, for diagnostic purposes)...or so I thought.

After waiting a week for an appt at my local Volvo dealer(Ididn't drive the car in the interim)the dealer called and told me that the ONLY code that they can pull from the ECU is one that states "misfire within the first 100 rpm's). They tried changing the plugs...but to no avail.

They seem to be stumped and are holding my car for further evaluation. I would be grateful to hear from anyone that hasany experience, advice or insights to share.

Thanks,
Mark DiRollo

 

Pull vacuum hose off of fuel pressure regulator and see if fuel is there dripping if there is.. .replace the fuel pressure regulator. hope this help.

 

Thank you...
Shortly after I posted my message to this board, my dealership called and told me it was the Fuel Pressure Regulator...too bad I didn't think to post BEFORE i brougth the car to the dealership. I could've done this repair myself for a LOT less than what they're charging (around $450 - which includes a set of spark plugs and an oil change). oh well...live and learn.

Thanks again for your help.
Mark