'00 V40 1.9t, Difficult With Starting Engine

[mdirollo]

I bought this pristine 2000 V40 back in December of '07 (around 6 months ago) from a doctor who kept it VERY well maintained by his local Volvo Dealer. It is an American spec car with a 1.9 Turbo gasoline engine with only 51K on the odometer.

Around April I began to experience difficulty getting the car to start - specifically, the engine would need to be cranked for quite a bit before it would ignite. At first this problem would only manifest itself periodically - particularly when restarting the car on days when I would be driving around town running errands (warm engine). I spoke to my mechanic back then about this problem and he basically dismissed it since the ''check engine'' light was NOT on.

However, as of a week ago (it's now late June of '08), the problem has gotten noticeably worse, with even more cranking of the engine being required before it will start. Also, there is now a HEAVY gasoline odor and the check engine light has come on (a good thing, for diagnostic purposes...or so I thought).

After waiting a week for an appt at my local Volvo dealer (I didn't drive the car in the interim) the dealer adises me now that the ONLY code that they are able to pull from the ECU is one that states "misfire within the first 100 rpm''s). They tried changing the plugs...but to no avail.

They seem to be stumped and are holding my car for further evaluation (and, of course, we consumers must pay by the hour for this trial-and-error game).

I would be extremely grateful to hear from anyone that has any experience, advice or insights to share.

Thanks,

Mark D.

[theForgottenone]

replace FPR

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=98141

[mdirollo]

replace FPR

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=98141

Thanks! You're right on the money with your suggestion because my dealer called me shortly after I posted and told me it was the Fuel Pressure Regulator. Tell me, would this have taken this long to go? Could this also contribute to declining fuel economy and or performance?

Thanks again,

Mark

[theForgottenone]

Thanks! You're right on the money with your suggestion because my dealer called me shortly after I posted and told me it was the Fuel Pressure Regulator. Tell me, would this have taken this long to go? Could this also contribute to declining fuel economy and or performance?

Thanks again,

Mark

It vary depending on each car. I have 63xxx miles without any issue with it.

It would not affect fuel economy but will impact performance during high boost. You might experience fuel cut or mis-fire during WOT. If you driving around town in normal pace then it only affect your hard starting issue.

You can replace the part yourself in 10 minutes max.

If you want to improve fuel economy, you need have have a basic tune up on your car.

[MrWinkey]

Topic closed...well done ;)