1997 Volvo V40 starting

1997 VOLVO V40
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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STENIK
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i am unable to start my 2ltr v40. turns over fine but will not fire. engine will run if i pull the fuel pump fuse untill fuel in injector rail gone but when fuse is replaced will not fire .
Mar 23, 2010 at 10:33 PM
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JIS001
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Check your fuel pressure regulator for a leak.
Mar 24, 2010 at 6:16 PM
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STENIK
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I have changed the fuel pressure regulator and checked all the vacuum pipes and all are ok.
Mar 24, 2010 at 7:14 PM
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JIS001
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Remove the fuel rail with the injectors still in place. Turn key on but do not try to start. When pressure builds up, check for leaking fuel injectors.
Mar 28, 2010 at 5:52 AM
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