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Don't start the fire. 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be spike on  Tue Nov 14 05:59 CST 2006 [RELATED]

I'm screwed! I have a 1996 850 turbo, it had stalled maybe ONCE several months ago(more like seven or eight). After that, never had a problem with it. It has 132.000 miles on it, and is getting close to time for a timing-belt change. Now it stalled and won't start. It was running roughly for a couple miles, then stalled and won't start. The check engine light has been on for quite some time for the emmissions control system.

How close do the two cam notches need to be to that shroud? I tried to measure, and it looks like if I tried to get them any closer, moving them one notch would be too far to move them.

Has anyone else had this problem?

How do I check the 'fault codes' for the '96?

I also checked the relay under the fan shroud, all seems to be okay!

Any suggestions?????

Thanks,
Joe

The fuel PUMP is switching on, I can hear it. The fuel filter hasn't been replaced, but when the engine turns over, there is NO putter or anything, so I figured that wasn't it(plus it only stalled the one time).








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    Don't start the fire. 850 1996

    posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2003 on  Thu Nov 16 01:43 CST 2006 [RELATED]

    Has your fuel filter ever been replaced?








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    Don't start the fire. 850 1996

    posted by  jthorner on  Wed Nov 15 15:07 CST 2006
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    1) Don't ignore the check engine light. If it is lit, something needs to be fixed.

    2) For a 1996 or later you can use any generic OBDII code reader to get the standardized codes out. I use an AutoXray unit which has been very valuable for modern cars. You pretty much don't want to work on modern stuff without some scan tool. Most auto parts stores have one or more relatively low priced OBDII scanners for sale. Expect to pay $100 to $200.

    John







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    Don't start the fire. 850 1996

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Nov 15 09:19 CST 2006
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    1996 means that you need a scan tool to read the codes. I would say go to Autozone, except that your car no longer runs :)
    Have you tried disconnecting the AMM? Are you getting spark? There are a dozen sensors which could have gone away, but with out a scan tool, you will never know which one.
    Too bad you didn't fix the CEL problem.

    Klaus
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    1975 164E running? 1995 854T sweet 1998 V70 R work horse







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