Top 20 1999 Volvo S80 Questions & Answers

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Try disconnecting the negative battery cable for 10 minutes then reconnect it...verify that the battery is charging properly..sounds like the battery does not have enough cranking power..if he jumped it and it ran okay until you shut it off, the alternator is working properly, battery needs replacement...cheers.

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under the car...with the right tools and a hoist tis not too bad. but the price may make you shutter... https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s80-18/1999-s80-catalytic-converter-need-help-36832/

P1655 EVAP Purge Solenoid Control Circuit P1655 EVAP Purge Solenoid Control Circuit However this has nothing to do with your start problem. Check all interlocks (shifter park vs neutral), Key Switch, etc.

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Are the plugs actually sparking? Do you have fuel to fuel rail? If so, are the injectors pulsing? Are there any codes in the ECM? Have you scanned them? To you have power to the fuel pump? There is really no way to answer your question over the internet.

Fuel pump relay . Or fuel pump could be a bad earth lead You need to narrow this down to 1 fuel or 2 ignition ..

If the floor was wet, you need to replace the heater core. The s80 is the easiest core replacement I have ever done. It is under dash on the driver's side. Just remove the two bolts, slide the old core out and slide the new core in.

Here is the procedure from Autozone.com. Judge for yourself if you can do it. We'll be here if you get stuck. :-)

Ignition Switch

Fig. Removing the contact reel from steering column Removing the contact reel from steering column

Remove the ignition switch:

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the ignition switch. Fig. Ignition switch removal Ignition switch removal

To install:

1. Install the ignition switch:
   1. Position the ignition switch and tighten the screws.
   2. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the contact reel. Tighten the M5 screws to 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm).
3. Install the upper and lower steering column covers. Tighten the screws.
4. Install the air bag and steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel removal and installation.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Sounds like a bad throttle body.

no they are different items get a quote from an accredited service center on the CVVT system have the fault codes read as it is normally a solenoid or servo that needs replacing it is a unit that changes the valve timing for different engine speeds and is less than the price suggested

Sounds like the large power wire (starter wire) is routed too close to the VSS. Sounds silly, but it can keep the engine from running.

many locksmiths have the gear to program keys there are accredited service centers that can do it as well so get quotes first

Make sure your not in winter mode that would cause the car to start off in 2nd gear

You take the timing belt cover off (10 mm bolt and two side clips after the top cover is removed) and the water pump is just under the left cam sprocket. Your best shot is to do a complete timing belt kit (the water pump comes with the kit).

http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s80-18/2000-s80-t6-radiator-replacement-59734/ dont know if you have a turbo or not, but it is basicly the same, only difference is intercooler.

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