Intermittent poor starting?

GaryS40 · Apr 1st, 2013, 20:48

Hi all

Sometimes when I start the car, it turns over at the normal speed, but seems like it isn't fuelling up properly, then after about 6-8 seconds it fires up and runs perfectly.

The next time I turn the car over, it will usually start immediately.

Any idea if there is something that needs replacing?

Gary

GrahamBrown1 · Apr 1st, 2013, 21:49

sounds like fuel pressure regulator seems to be common on here few posts about it i am having same issue

going to change the fuel filter and clean the regulator and see what happens as they are about 100 quid for a genuine one which is what i will be fitting if this dont help

GaryS40 · Apr 1st, 2013, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrahamBrown1

sounds like fuel pressure regulator seems to be common on here few posts about it i am having same issue

going to change the fuel filter and clean the regulator and see what happens as they are about 100 quid for a genuine one which is what i will be fitting if this dont help

I was also looking along those lines, Graham.

I'll have a look into this, before the service is due.

Gary

sarumboy · Apr 2nd, 2013, 20:25

My '01 V40 2.0 has the same starting issues.

When I asked about it on here a couple of months ago, it was suggested that the FPR might be to blame, so I changed it for a new Volvo one and thought it was cured. But no, the intermittent delay in picking up (about 4-5 secs) is still there. In the meantime fuel filter, plugs, plug leads and coil packs have all been changed as well (all Volvo) and still it's the same.

For now, I'm putting up with it as it always fires up eventually and runs like a dream. Like you, I'd welcome advice on how to cure it. Let us know how you get on with yours.
Cheers Sarumboy.

eric237 · Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:26

Have you cleaned the idle control valve? Easy to do thanks to a guide off here and has solved my problems including the problems when starting. Also are you using genuine parts?

GrahamBrown1 · Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:42

i am changing fuel filter 2 mora genuine volvo along with cleaning fpr and idle control valve hopefully going to cure this problem, how ever mine has started all day today no problems at all even from cold

sarumboy · Apr 3rd, 2013, 09:30

Thanks for the tip Eric237, I'm going to do that. And yes, I only use genuine Volvo spares. False economy not to. Sarumboy.

GaryS40 · Apr 3rd, 2013, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarumboy

Thanks for the tip Eric237, I'm going to do that. And yes, I only use genuine Volvo spares. False economy not to. Sarumboy.

Let me know how you get on, Sarumboy.

Gary

sarumboy · Apr 4th, 2013, 19:25

Will do Gary but it won't be until after next week. I'm away on hols till the 14th.

GaryS40 · Apr 4th, 2013, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarumboy

Will do Gary but it won't be until after next week. I'm away on hols till the 14th.

Bummer!

I fly out to Hamburg with work on the 15th, possibly for 2 months, so I'll have to wait until I come back again.

Gary

Apr 1st, 2013, 20:48	#1
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Intermittent poor starting? Hi all Sometimes when I start the car, it turns over at the normal speed, but seems like it isn't fuelling up properly, then after about 6-8 seconds it fires up and runs perfectly. The next time I turn the car over, it will usually start immediately. Any idea if there is something that needs replacing? Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Apr 1st, 2013, 21:49	#2
GrahamBrown1 Register Keeper - S80, P2, and P3 Last Online: Yesterday 22:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	sounds like fuel pressure regulator seems to be common on here few posts about it i am having same issue going to change the fuel filter and clean the regulator and see what happens as they are about 100 quid for a genuine one which is what i will be fitting if this dont help __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Apr 2nd, 2013, 20:25	#4
sarumboy Member Last Online: May 18th, 2019 21:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cookham	Poor starting My '01 V40 2.0 has the same starting issues. When I asked about it on here a couple of months ago, it was suggested that the FPR might be to blame, so I changed it for a new Volvo one and thought it was cured. But no, the intermittent delay in picking up (about 4-5 secs) is still there. In the meantime fuel filter, plugs, plug leads and coil packs have all been changed as well (all Volvo) and still it's the same. For now, I'm putting up with it as it always fires up eventually and runs like a dream. Like you, I'd welcome advice on how to cure it. Let us know how you get on with yours. Cheers Sarumboy.

Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:42	#6
GrahamBrown1 Register Keeper - S80, P2, and P3 Last Online: Yesterday 22:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	i am changing fuel filter 2 mora genuine volvo along with cleaning fpr and idle control valve hopefully going to cure this problem, how ever mine has started all day today no problems at all even from cold __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Apr 3rd, 2013, 09:30	#7
sarumboy Member Last Online: May 18th, 2019 21:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cookham	Poor starting Thanks for the tip Eric237, I'm going to do that. And yes, I only use genuine Volvo spares. False economy not to. Sarumboy.

Apr 2nd, 2013, 22:26	#5
eric237 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2014 20:34 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wrexham	Have you cleaned the idle control valve? Easy to do thanks to a guide off here and has solved my problems including the problems when starting. Also are you using genuine parts?

Apr 4th, 2013, 19:25	#9
sarumboy Member Last Online: May 18th, 2019 21:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cookham	Will do Gary but it won't be until after next week. I'm away on hols till the 14th.

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