VOLVO 1.9D intermittant starting......PLEASE help a newbie!!

jacob0902 · Mar 8th, 2007, 20:17

Hi all,
Im a newbie so please be nice lol. I have a 2001 V40 1.9D the 115bhp. The problem started a few days ago. It wouldnt start??? About ten mins later I tried again and it started fine,This keeps happening all the time now. Some times it starts, sometimes it just WONT!! I have also noticed that around 3000/3500 revs, the power seems to dissapear??? Can someone please help me??????

dralphs · Mar 11th, 2007, 20:36

Hi

Can you post a little more info, ie you say it won't start, but is it turning over? is it hot or cold? etc

Dave

Apr 16th, 2007, 20:03

My daughter's V40 has the same cold starting problem. The glowplugs have been changed, a new high-capacity battery has been fitted and the alternator output voltage has been checked okay.

When the car is running, it's fine with no loss of power or flat spots. But when cold it will often not start, although the engine turns over fine. After a few minutes, it'll start okay.

This is not the Renault diesel engine, but the Volvo one as fitted to the 1999 cars.

Does any one have any suggestions, please?

Graham

Micro · Apr 16th, 2007, 23:40

It could be a faulty fuel shut-off solenoid on the diesel pump which is temporarily sticking in the closed position and then not opening fully.

Get someone to turn the ignition key to position 11 while you listen for the solenoid to click open. If it doesn't click straight away you've found the problem.

Micro

Mar 8th, 2007, 20:17	#1
jacob0902 New Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2009 20:19 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: pembrokeshire	VOLVO 1.9D intermittant starting......PLEASE help a newbie!! Hi all, Im a newbie so please be nice lol. I have a 2001 V40 1.9D the 115bhp. The problem started a few days ago. It wouldnt start??? About ten mins later I tried again and it started fine,This keeps happening all the time now. Some times it starts, sometimes it just WONT!! I have also noticed that around 3000/3500 revs, the power seems to dissapear??? Can someone please help me??????

Apr 16th, 2007, 20:03	#3
ghigson Guest Location:	V40 1.9D starting problems My daughter's V40 has the same cold starting problem. The glowplugs have been changed, a new high-capacity battery has been fitted and the alternator output voltage has been checked okay. When the car is running, it's fine with no loss of power or flat spots. But when cold it will often not start, although the engine turns over fine. After a few minutes, it'll start okay. This is not the Renault diesel engine, but the Volvo one as fitted to the 1999 cars. Does any one have any suggestions, please? Graham

Mar 11th, 2007, 20:36	#2
dralphs Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 22:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oxford View Photos By: dralphs	Hi Can you post a little more info, ie you say it won't start, but is it turning over? is it hot or cold? etc Dave

Apr 16th, 2007, 23:40	#4
Micro Junior Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2009 18:27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Mids	It could be a faulty fuel shut-off solenoid on the diesel pump which is temporarily sticking in the closed position and then not opening fully. Get someone to turn the ignition key to position 11 while you listen for the solenoid to click open. If it doesn't click straight away you've found the problem. Micro

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