revs high at start up..

Feb 18th, 2007, 02:39

i went to pick up my new to me 1994 volvo 850 and when we started it it reved way up and i shut her down.first off the car has been sitting for about 2 months and has been pretty cold here in connecticut so i thought i would ask the pros before i started monkeying around .its a 2.4 fi non turbo..thanks in advance

cosworthy2000 · Feb 18th, 2007, 08:04

The 850's and V70's do rev up on initial startup, but not too high. What rpm did you get before switching off?

Feb 19th, 2007, 00:33

when under the hood this afternoon i was checking to see if something was hanging up and what i found was it was sticking at the throttle return ,very rusty from sitting and hanging up just enough to keep the idle from returning ..

Feb 18th, 2007, 02:39	#1
matt850 Guest Location:	revs high at start up.. i went to pick up my new to me 1994 volvo 850 and when we started it it reved way up and i shut her down.first off the car has been sitting for about 2 months and has been pretty cold here in connecticut so i thought i would ask the pros before i started monkeying around .its a 2.4 fi non turbo..thanks in advance

Feb 18th, 2007, 08:04	#2
cosworthy2000 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 19:47 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London	The 850's and V70's do rev up on initial startup, but not too high. What rpm did you get before switching off?

Feb 19th, 2007, 00:33	#3
matt850 Guest Location:	when under the hood this afternoon i was checking to see if something was hanging up and what i found was it was sticking at the throttle return ,very rusty from sitting and hanging up just enough to keep the idle from returning ..

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