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- Sat May 30, 2026 5:34 pm
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
- Replies: 10
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Re: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
The issue has been going on for sometime. When I found the ignition wires two of them were actually disconnected from the ignition, and the screw was missing. I assumed they should be attached to empty lug. I asked AI where if those two wires should be attached to that lug. It said no and told me if ...
- Thu May 28, 2026 12:27 pm
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4520
Re: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
Fixed it, the ignition switch was miss wired from prior owner. Rewired it. Starts every time now.
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 9:32 pm
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
- Replies: 10
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Re: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
Thanks,it has two new batteries. Ill look into those other things
- Wed Apr 29, 2026 5:35 am
- Forum: Volvo Penta
- Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4520
2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
I just got a 2003 263 with a 8.1 penta. It takes 10 -15 attempts to get it to start. It turns over, sounds like it’s gonna fire but doesn’t. Once it does start and is warm, it fires right up. It has new gas and fuel filter. The prior owner seems to think it’s something with the ignition switch. Has ...