Volvo S40 starting trouble

[DirtyDave]

Just wanted to run this by the forum before I get into it. I have been
having trouble turning over my 01 S40 in the morning. Sounds like the gas
isn't getting to the engine it putters a bit and stalls. Anybody had this
problem and give me a heads up on the problem. Fuel filter, fuel
pump....?

 

[ShawnD]

I had a similar issue with a Nissan a few years back. Solution was to
pull the
fuse for the fuel pump and try starting it. The car would start and
run for a few seconds,
just enough to drain all of the fuel out of the lines. Replace the
fuse, hold the pedal to
the floor and start the car. This model/year Nissan had the tendency
to flood itself and
this was the only way to clear it out.

Hope it helps, let me know.

 

[Lloyd Wells]

Had a hard starting problem w/ my 01 S40 - it was the fuel pressure
regulator.