Cold Start Valve

1991 Volvo 740 Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW70LSECTION Cold Start Valve
  1. Disconnect cold start valve harness connector. Connect ohmmeter leads across cold start valve terminals.
  2. Ohmmeter should indicate 10 ohms. If reading is not 10 ohms, replace cold start valve.
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