problems starting engine

GDPR · Dec 9th, 2010, 09:01

not long had my volvo s40 05 1.8. It seems it might have an issue starting in the cold temperatures!

I have had the battery tested and it was ok. When turning the key the engine is turning but not firing up. I havent had a problem starting every time though only twice in a week.

To get it started when having the issue i have put the accelorator to the floor and started it up and both times that has worked.

Any ideas what is causing it to not to fire up

Thanks

Clan · Dec 9th, 2010, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickphonics18

not long had my volvo s40 05 1.8. It seems it might have an issue starting in the cold temperatures!

I have had the battery tested and it was ok. When turning the key the engine is turning but not firing up. I havent had a problem starting every time though only twice in a week.

To get it started when having the issue i have put the accelorator to the floor and started it up and both times that has worked.

Any ideas what is causing it to not to fire up

Thanks

How are your spark plugs? they are due for change at 36000 mile intervals but when i take them out at that mileage they are usualy completely Knackered ..

GDPR · Dec 9th, 2010, 11:32

im not sure on if they have been replaced since new (2005)... my car has about 27k on the clock

Clan · Dec 9th, 2010, 11:43

as you are doing low mileage the plugs should have been changed on the 3rd year service in 2008 .

Buy the correct volvo plugs as they are improved over the ford plugs fitted at the factory .

GDPR · Dec 9th, 2010, 13:06

ok thanks will give that a try

GDPR · Dec 9th, 2010, 13:06

wheres best to buy volvo plugs?

civilservant · Dec 9th, 2010, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickphonics18

wheres best to buy volvo plugs?

Volvo dealership?

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:11 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	as you are doing low mileage the plugs should have been changed on the 3rd year service in 2008 . Buy the correct volvo plugs as they are improved over the ford plugs fitted at the factory . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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