1998 Volvo S70- Engine Will Not Crank

1998 VOLVO S70
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1998 Volvo S70

I have a 1998 Volvo S70 that was sitting in my driveway unused for about a month. I turned it on and drove it today without a problem but a couple hours later when i tried to turn it on, the lights and radio all went on but the engine wouldn't even crank. Whats causing this and is it easily fixable?
Oct 7, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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If its cranking over and will not start -do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Oct 7, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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