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I have a 2000 Volvo V70 (170bhp) that has done 60,000 miles with FVSH (purchased ex-demo in early 2001). For the past 6 months, every time I have put petrol in, and then tried to start the car, it fires briefly and then dies. To restart I have to turn the engine over for about 10 seconds and eventually it starts and runs very rough for a few seconds before settling down. After this, no more problems until the next fuel refill. I have spent nearly £1,000 at two Volvo dealers who have failed to identify or rectify the fault. They now tell me that I should get rid of the car, but it’s worthless because of this fault. In every other respect it’s still a good, reliable and comfortable car. Any ideas?
Asked on 23 January 2010 by C.G., Eccles, Manchester
Answered by
Honest John
Reads like a problem with the fuel tank sender pump, its earth or the
sender pump relay or its earth. Diagnostics are useless at identifying this. They merely show a fuelling problem but cannot identify a failing sender pump as the cause. If an independent guy fixes it, then you have grounds to get back some of the money spent at the Volvo dealers.
sender pump relay or its earth. Diagnostics are useless at identifying this. They merely show a fuelling problem but cannot identify a failing sender pump as the cause. If an independent guy fixes it, then you have grounds to get back some of the money spent at the Volvo dealers.
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