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by kaups
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18E lost cold start ability
Replies: 3
Views: 3093

Re: B18E lost cold start ability

Thank you for your reply and support! I try answering the best I can: 1. It is a B18FT engine 2. I am not quite sure which type it is, the last 6 digits of the chassis number are 539663. I have this one currently installed: https://www.skandix.de/de/fahrzeug-teile/elektrik/sensoren/sensor-kuehlmitte...
by kaups
Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18E lost cold start ability
Replies: 3
Views: 3093

Re: B18E lost cold start ability

Hi James, Did you have any luck on this matter? I seem to have the same issue, long starter cranking to start the engine, usually 2-3 attempts. Also, sometimes takes 2 tries to start when the engine is warm. Once started it runs nicely. I have renewed the coolant temperature sensor and idle control ...
by kaups
Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Volvo 480 B18FT rough idling.
Replies: 3
Views: 3314

Re: Volvo 480 B18FT rough idling.

Thank you very much for all the info. From what I've read the ports started to be installed in 1991 and I couldn't find one on my car.
I will let you know how it goes after further diagnostics :)
by kaups
Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:31 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Volvo 480 B18FT rough idling.
Replies: 3
Views: 3314

Volvo 480 B18FT rough idling.

Hello Everyone, I've recently become an owner of Volvo 480 and trying to revive it :D . I've tried looking in forum for someone with similar problems without luck. I'm having trouble with rough idling. Engine is B18FT (1989). Previously the car was not starting at all, but after fixing the fuel issu...