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Old Aug 17th, 2011, 16:43   #1
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I've know idea whats wrong

occasionally car wont start, turns over sounds like its going to start but wont fire up.

No error messages on dash, leave for 30 mins starts first time

Done 100k could it be glowplugs ?
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Old Aug 17th, 2011, 17:20   #2
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I had the same problem. Check out my thread and see if it relates to your problem

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=114886

Most likely this, I cleaned mine and in the past 5 months has been fine.
Glowplugs, doubt it.
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Old Aug 17th, 2011, 19:59   #3
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this is a similar thread about the sticking throttle body ,have a read to see if yours has similar symptons....

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=77742
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Old Aug 18th, 2011, 08:40   #4
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Thanks guys !!
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did you get it sorted ????
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