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weird starting problem V70-XC70 1998

posted by  sylphe on  Mon Jul 8 11:14 CST 2002
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I have this weird starting problem with my 1998 V70 GLT:
- when starting it for the first time in the morning, no problem
- when doing a hot start, no problem
- when I start after having it parked somewhere for more than 45 minutes, it takes it 4 to 5 seconds to start, then the engine has hesitations for 2-3 more seconds. You can also smell gasoline around the car.

Any idea?

Some info on the car:
- battery brand new, fully tested -> no problem
- alternator tested by myself and a mechanic -> no problem
- spark plugs + fuel filter changed at 62000 miles
- car has currently 86000 miles

Thanks!

Sylphe







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    weird starting problem V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be hf63 on  Mon Jul 8 18:45 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    How about the cam sensor tried cooling it with cold water or ice and see if starts right up.








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    weird starting problem V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Mon Jul 8 16:21 CST 2002
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    Has all the scheduled maintenance been done on your car?

    When I started driving, 24,000 miles was enough for 4 sets of plugs.

    The gas smell could forecast a catalytic converter failure or worse yet, a fire hazard.

    I'd take the car to my dealer.

    I've read quite a few posts that describe a lot of parts swapping to try to fix a problem that could be repaired with an hour's labor by a good technician with the proper equipment.
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    2 8s & 2 7s 600,000 miles total








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      weird starting problem V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  sylphe on  Mon Jul 8 17:52 CST 2002
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      Thanks for your answer!

      Well I should probably remove the "smell gasoline" mention. I noticed that only once, and when I tried tonight I could not smell anything. I have also carefully inspected my car's parking place and I did not find any trace of gasoline.

      But the starting problem has been going on for the last 2 weeks and can consistently be reproduced. It is almost looking like:
      - engine cold: start OK
      - engine warm: hard to start
      - engine hot: start OK

      I am going to take the car to the dealer, but unfortunately they are fully booked until Thursday. So I have to leave with this problem until then (unless I find a way to fix it myself).

      I have been thinking about changing the plugs, but after reflexion I do not think they are the problem. If they were the car would be hard to start every time.

      BTW if you know a good mechanic in the bay area, I would be very happy to show him the car.

      Sylphe







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