1996 Volvo 850 — Repair Solution

2.4L B5252FS 5cyl 10v SOHC MPFI Petrol · Intermittent Non Starting · Engine

Volvo 850 Intermittent Non Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volvo
Model: 850
Year: 1996
Engine: 2.4L B5252FS 5cyl 10v SOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Intermittent Non Starting

Customer Complaint

Intermittent non starting. Cranks won't fire.

Problem Summary

previous service centre had a look at it and replaced the crank angle sensor, finally gave up.
To get it started they disconnected the key reader and reconnected it.

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Quick Facts

CodeVOL8596111
Vehicle1996 Volvo 850
Engine2.4L B5252FS 5cyl 10v SOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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