Hello guys,

bought this car few weeks ago, it runs nicely and is otherwise great, except the annoying starting issue.

When i start it on a cold engine, it takes 5 to 10 seconds of cranking before the engine starts. Battery and starter are fine and spin nicely.

When the car is warm, and i stop the engine for few minutes, it starts on first crank.

However if I leave it for 15-20 minutes, the slow starting usually happens again.


When i start it cold, it usually goes on 3 or even sometimes feels like on 2 cylinders for 10-15 seconds, and then normalizes and runs fine.

Shall i begin with changing the plugs or is it something else?

 

After some searching figured it could be the FPR, as it seems to be a common problem.

Could someone experienced please confirm this:

to test FPR I leave the car off for 30-60 minutes, then I pull off the intake connector from FPR and see if it leaks fuel. If it does - look for a new FPR.

Can someone who knows how it looks give a detailed advice please, so i don't pull something unnecessary off ; )

Or maybe some pictures?

thanks in advance guys

 

Most definitely your fuel regulator. I had same issue with 2000 V40. Found new regulator for around $80 US.
Installation time 10 minutes. Wear eye protection, you will have latent pressure that may spray a bit of fuel when you pull the line from old reg

 

Aight, thanks for the advice : )

Found the part, should be with me in 2-3 days. Hope I dont screw up the installation :P

 

Replaced the FPR yesterday and it helped the car now starts at the first crank and doesnt misfire anymore.

this guide helped a lot, and is right on the spot, with perhaps a couple tiny things that didnt match but thanks to the guy who made it ; )

Guide: How to remove and replace a fuel pressure regulator - Volvo Owners Club Forum