Cold start issue

1993 VOLVO 850
240,000 MILES • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1989HAWKGT
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Can anyone tell me what the fuel pressure should be before start-up & if it is supposed to increase or decrease after start up. I am reading around 43psi before start-up & around 40psi while running.
Thank you in advance!!
Mar 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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Fuel pressure good is there a running problem?
Mar 9, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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Car will not start up if under 60 degrees, tries to start then dies. seems like no fuel enrichment. if over 60 degrees & engine is cold there is no fast idle drops right to 700/800 rpms.
Mar 9, 2011 at 5:48 PM
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Most likely faulty coolant temp sensor not signaling ECM off cold engine and not riching fuel mix
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Mar 9, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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That was my initial thought. I just replaced it yesterday
Mar 9, 2011 at 5:57 PM
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So did it help? Have tried a good fuel system cleaner?
Mar 9, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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to your 1st ? no, replacing the coolant temp sensor did not help. Engine will eventually run & it does drive, just hard to get started if outside temp is low. At first try idle jumps to around 1800 rpm then dies. if you wait 20 seconds or so it will do the same thing over & over again until the heads get some heat then it will keep running & drive fine. I guess some fuel injector cleaner couldn't hurt but just doesn't seem to be what's causing the problem.
Mar 9, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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Has Idle air controler been removed and cleaned? has MAF been cleaned?
Mar 9, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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I will clean IAC. It seems to move freely. Mass airflow sensor has also been replaced. I can't get to it right now due to pouring rain but I will get to it asap. Anything else you can thing of would be appreciated & I will tackle them one at a time. Thanks & you assistance is greatly appreciated. I am trying to fix this for an elderly couple whom don't have any extra money to get it fixed. I am paying for parts myself. Thanks again!
Mar 9, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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Have tried diagnostic test unit for possible codes?
Mar 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM
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Don't know of anyone whom has a tester for that old of a car. I see there is a DLC in front of the computers, how is that used. Looks like a place to test several different functions.
Mar 9, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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I have not gotten a response from the last ? I did clean the Idle Air Control & didn't help any. Can anyone out there help me?
Mar 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM
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Diagnostic unit in front of right strut tower #2 for injecor test #6 for ignition push button for 1 sec no more than 3 sec LED will flash. there will be 3 sec interval between flashes so flash,flash pause flash, pause flash, flash=212
do both #2 and #6 post codes
Mar 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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No codes appear on #2 & #6. Also the cooling fan now runs after 2 minutes of running. A/C is off Fan keeps running for a couple of minutes after shut down. This just started after I replace the Coolant Temp Sensor.
Mar 10, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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Unplug ECT see if fan stays off. With no codes not much help how is overall performance? does it move off and run cold? what is engine compression? try SeaFoam to clean fuel system at 240K and 19yrs think it could help. Carbon build up on intake valves will absorb fuel starving cylinder
Mar 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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Do not understand ECT. I unplugged cooling fan relay just to keep from running down battery. Also fan in computer panel/box runs with cooling fan.
Mar 11, 2011 at 3:10 PM
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ECT engine coolant temp sender see if fan quits
Mar 11, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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No change after unplugging temp sensor, fan continues to run. Also when turning on ignition the IAC opens fully - is that normal? I checked for high resistance on the three terminals 10.4, 11.8, & 21 ohms
Mar 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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Suspect PFI control module to be at fault for both problems
Mar 11, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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1989HAWKGT
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I was hoping that wasn't the issue. Is the pfi still available & is this an Volvo dealer only item?
I want to THANK YOU for all your help
Mar 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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Not sure Volvo would have check out used parts dealers and threr are companys that repair computers for cars
Mar 11, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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1989HAWKGT
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Found connector to temp sensor in sad condition - 1 pin not connecting, & that took care of fan issue.
Mar 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM
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Do you know if this computer can be re-flashed?
Mar 11, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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OBDI does not have flash capability try seaFoam first
Mar 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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Should I use seafoam in the fuel &/or through vacuum line?
Mar 12, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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What ever directions state
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM
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Poured Seafoam in gas tank & into intake as bottle suggested & so far no change. Not much smoke out tale pipe as instructions dictate.
Mar 17, 2011 at 2:08 AM
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Maybe fault is in ignition? how old are plugs,cap, rotor and wires? what is engine compression?
Mar 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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New plugs, cap & rotor. Haven't changed wires yet & will have to get a compression tester. Car seems to have better pick-up & did have some sort of high idle this morning around 1000 rpm - something I haven't seen. So I am guessing the Seafoam have some effect.
Mar 18, 2011 at 1:58 AM
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New plugs, cap & rotor. Haven't changed wires yet & will have to get a compression tester. Car seems to have better pick-up & did have some sort of high idle this morning around 1000 rpm - something I haven't seen. So I am guessing the Seafoam have some effect. Also the service light went out!!!
Mar 18, 2011 at 2:04 AM
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O.K. maybe gaining on problem
Mar 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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