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My Volvo Car Will Not Start

STEP 1 Check the distributor cap and rotor for damage or traces of carbon. Replace as needed.

Warning!BE CAREFUL WITH THIS NEXT SUGGESTION!
IGNITION SYSTEMS ARE HIGH VOLTAGE AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY! IGNITION SYSTEM TESTING IS BEST DONE BY TRAINED TECHNICIANS

My Volvo Car Will Not Start

STEP 2 - Remove the coil wire from the distributor.
- Use rubber handled pliers to hold the end you removed.
- Have someone try to start the car for long enough to check for a spark.
- If you do not have a spark, the Ignition Coil may need to be replaced.
STEP 3 Replace the coil wire and use the same procedure to test each spark plug.
If you have spark at the Coil and spark at the Plugs, you probably have a fuel system problem.
Testing the Fuel System requires special tools and is best done by a trained technician.
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