Engine spins overs acts like it wants to start.

Tiny
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  • 2002 VOLVO S80
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Engine spins overs acts like it wants to start but won't. Can smell fuel after trying to start.
Monday, March 25th, 2013 AT 10:23 PM

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Tiny
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Be very careful, fuel vapors are very flammable. Check to make sure you don't have a fuel leak on the fuel rail on the engine before checking for spark.

Here is a great article to help you diagnose the problem step by step.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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