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by cwbruder1
Sat May 30, 2026 5:34 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
Replies: 10
Views: 4518

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 ...
by cwbruder1
Thu May 28, 2026 12:27 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
Replies: 10
Views: 4518

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.
by cwbruder1
Wed Apr 29, 2026 9:32 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
Replies: 10
Views: 4518

Re: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start

Thanks,it has two new batteries. Ill look into those other things
by cwbruder1
Wed Apr 29, 2026 5:35 am
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 2003 8.1 Volvo Penta muliple attemps to start
Replies: 10
Views: 4518

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 ...