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#1 of 11 Hard starting by jpark2 Jul 24, 2007 (4:15 am)
I recently changed the transmission in my 1999 S-80 and since, the car is hard to start when it is hot. The only thing that was removed during the work was the electrical conector to the top of the transmission and the starter. Does anyone have an idea what would make the car do this? Replies to this message: pat (Jul 24, 2007 3:04 pm)
#2 of 11 Re: Hard starting [jpark2] by pat HOST Jul 24, 2007 (3:04 pm)
Replying to: jpark2 (Jul 24, 2007 4:15 am) There are some non-model specific discussions on our Maintenance and Repair board that you may want to cross-post in. Specifically, I'd check out the discussion on start problems and/or the transmission one. If neither of those look right to you, there is the Quick, Technical questions topic.   Meanwhile, we'll wait to see if anyone here can help.
#4 of 11 Post moved by pat HOST Jul 24, 2007 (3:27 pm)
Hi khz, welcome - I moved your post to a better place to get some help. Here's the link: khz, "Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems" #1382, 24 Jul 2007 4:23 pm.
#5 of 11 2007 S80 starting issue by emeans39 Oct 23, 2007 (4:53 am)
So I just got this car 1 month ago (800 total miles now). This morning I go out into my garage to start it, and nothing. The key will not even eject. No power, no nothing. I call Volvo roadside, and in the meanwhile decide to pop open the hood, and possibly jump the car. I simply remove the battery cover, and wa la, the lights come on inside the car. I push the start button, and it turns right over.   For lack of a better question, what the heck just happened? Replies to this message: hotinhtown (Jan 11, 2009 10:28 am)
#6 of 11 2000 S80 starting issue by tombear Nov 10, 2008 (4:28 am)
I have an S80 2.9 L . After the car sits for a while, or over night, I need to crank the engine a few seconds, turn it off, and crank again to get it started. Had it to a Volvo dealer, no codes, they did a compression check on the cylinders, and cylinder #6 is a little low (125 psi).instead of 175 psi, like the other cylinders. They said I need a new engine for $9000.00. WTF. Well anyway, the car has 101,000 miles. Is there a check valve in the fuel pump to keep the fuel from bleeding back into the tank? I know most cars have them. Replies to this message: jpark2 (Nov 10, 2008 4:44 am) tombear (Nov 10, 2008 5:12 am) tombear (Nov 10, 2008 6:57 pm)
#7 of 11 Re: 2000 S80 starting issue [tombear] by jpark2 Nov 10, 2008 (4:44 am)
Replying to: tombear (Nov 10, 2008 4:28 am) My S80 is having the same problem and the dealership told me that the fuel injectors all need to be replaced because they bleed off after sitting for a prolonged period. The repair comes to a grand total of about 1000 dollars. I have not found anyplace that I can get the in injectors cheaper than this and keep quality parts. Replies to this message: tombear (Nov 10, 2008 5:12 am) tombear (Nov 10, 2008 6:57 pm)
#8 of 11 Re: 2000 S80 starting issue [jpark2] by tombear Nov 10, 2008 (5:12 am)
Replying to: jpark2 (Nov 10, 2008 4:44 am) I have absolutely no confidence in any Volvo dealership I have encountered. (Only 2 in my area). One dealer charged me $1000.00 because my dash lights went out. They just kept replacing modules in the steering column, first the Steering wheel module, then the turn signal switch, then headlight switch, which was the problem. In the process, they broke the steering wheel housing, pinched the wiring harness to the buttons on the steering wheel, ie, cruise control, radio, etc, and when I picked up the car, there was grease all over the interior, steering wheel, headliner, etc. Volvo dealerships are butchers!, however, the can change oil. LOL Replies to this message: tombear (Nov 10, 2008 6:57 pm)
#9 of 11 Re: 2000 S80 starting issue [tombear] by tombear Nov 10, 2008 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: tombear (Nov 10, 2008 5:12 am) 88 bucks each...Autopartswarehouse.com 7 yr warrenty
#10 of 11 Re: 2007 S80 starting issue [emeans39] by hotinhtown Jan 11, 2009 (10:28 am)
Replying to: emeans39 (Oct 23, 2007 4:53 am) Hey are you still having this issue? Exact same thing with me - 2007 S80 3.2V6. 2 of out 10 times, the car locks up "immobilizer failure" and won't do *&!. When I use a jumper pack - it starts right up. One dealer said it was a "starter module" pointing to the space where the electronic key goes - but I don't trust them. It is currently at a higher quality dealership and they are trying to troubleshoot.   Let me know, don't know if this helps or not.

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