AboutRoger Patricio Expertise Can answer all Volvo car questions. European and Canada spec cars are different but I can try to help you.
Experience I am a Certified Volvo Tech at in Independent Volvo Repair shop. I grew up around Volvos and decided I wanted to do it professionally. I worked at the dealer for about a year then I went to work at an Independent shop which I have been with for 10 years.
Expert: Roger Patricio Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: 1989 volvo 760 turbo
Question Hi,
I have a question over my 1989 volvo 760 turbo. My car turns on sometimes right away and sometimes it doesn't it takes a while or i have to leave the key turned all the way until it turns on and when it turns on it idles ok and then it idles up and down and then settles and then it does it again. It seems like it is getting air but we checked all hoses and they are good. We changed spark plugs, fuel hose, distribuator cap, spark plug cables, and ignition module already. Nothing changed it still happens. Also, it shifts good from 1st gear to 2nd, but from 2nd to 3rd it takes a bit too long i have to let go of the accelerator so it can shift. I've noticed when i accelerate fast and go fast when it come to shift from 2nd to 3rd it tries to shift but it cant until like the third or fourth try it shifts. Hope you can help Roger :/
Answer Jose, check the fuel pressure regulator. If its leaking fuel from the vacuum port, then there is the problem. There may be other issues but tests would have to be made. Back off the kickdown cable for the transmission and see if that helps any. If not, then you will be dealing with internal transmission issues. Roger
