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1993-1997 Volvo 850: Not Getting Fuel to Cylinders HELP!

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 23:09:25 -0700

So I'm trying to fix up a 1993 Volvo 850. It wasn't starting and I was doing several things to figure out why. I tested spark and I'm fine in that aspect. I decided next to check to see if fuel was reaching my engine. I heard the hum of my fuel pump and also checked the fuel pressure by sticking something into the valve after I tried cranking it. Fuel shot out of the valve so I'm confident I have fuel pressure. Next I took out the spark plugs to see if fuel was actually reaching the cylinders. However, when my friend started cranking I didn't see any sign of fuel entering any of the pistons. I was told I would be able to see the fuel shooting inside. Is that true? If so, what do you think the problem is, are my fuel injectors bad? If anybody knows any other problems that could be the case PLEASE let me know. This is driving me crazy.

⟐ Answer deleted July 30, 2019 at 23:09 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: Ignition Coil No Spark. Replace Contact Breaker?

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 06:23:10 -0700

So, I replaced the ignition coil to my 1993 volvo 850 because I wasn't getting any spark coming out of the coil. However, after I installed the new coil I was still getting no spark. I read up on it and multiple people told me that this is likely due to the contact breaker not being able to break the circuit which causes the high voltage output from the coil. I could not find any manual for the volvo that tells me how I would go about replacing this. Does anybody know how I would go about doing this or if this is even the issue? Would very much appreciate a reply. Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted March 26, 2018 at 6:23 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: Radiator Fan not working.

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:02:30 -0700

How can i test my Volvo Radiator Fan 1994 volvo estate 850 T5 radiator fan to make sure it is working correctly.

⟐ Answer edited April 18, 2017 at 19:02 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: How do I tighten my parking brake?

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 16:12:58 -0700

Currently, my parking break slows the roll of my car when I am in neutral. I need the majority of the stress to be on the break and not the transmission and my break is just not doing its job. It pulls all the way up and supplies little braking, if any. Is there a way to remedy this without taking wheels off?

⟐ Commented December 01, 2018 at 16:12 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: fan is not running

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 06:30:39 -0700

i have a 1995 Volvo 850 series, 2.4 non turbo. My fan is not running either, the relay block has two yellow connetors in the middle, I know these are what control the low and high fan speed. fan test ok for running but when I ground jump the two center relay connectors for the fan speed the fan will not run, acts like there is no power getting to the relay block. thanks, Ken

⟐ Answer accepted July 21, 2017 at 6:30 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: How do I change the blower motor resistor

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:13:11 -0700

blower motor wont work

⟐ Commented March 05, 2026 at 17:13 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: My hood don't open

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:03:02 -0700

Hello, how are you? My car's hood won't open! When I pull the internal lever, only one side of the hood locks releases, while the other remains stuck. Could someone help me?

⟐ Answer edited August 24, 2025 at 13:03 MST

1993-1997 Volvo 850: replacing the alternator cant remember where the triangle bracket go

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:32:52 -0700

forgot where the triangle bracket goes