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two starting problems or one? 1-cranks long time, starts. 2-damp weather, cranking slows, doesn't start.. 200 1981

posted by  81242DLB21FCA on  Mon Oct 28 12:48 CST 2013
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Is the cranking always slow? If so, try jumping it to a know good battery. Very cold weather will reduce battery power. If little change, Remove and clean both ends of the battery cables, both the positive and ground cables. Check if the small strands of wire in the cable are broken near ends. Clean all terminals both on the cable and the battery and starter. Use a small wire brush.

If the cranking is ok, the cold start valve, vacuum leaks, and week spark may cause hard starting. Damp weather usually affects older spark plug cables and their connections. Moisture can also condense on the inside of the distributor cap.

If the engines runs well when warm then it's most likely something simple. Shop manuals are available free here:
http://www.k-jet.org/
http://www.volvowiringdiagrams.com/






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