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jerry777
PostPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:21 pm 
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I have had my 170 since new in 1996. About 1/4 of the time, I can start the engine when turning the key. After jiggling the throttle control a few times, it will start. Anyone have any ideas for a fix for this? Jiggling the throttle lever doesn't give a good sense of security when shutting down the engine in the middle of the lake!
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H170HORIZON
PostPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:47 pm 
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I HAVE THE EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM ... WITH MY 1996 170 HORIZON... LET'S GO KEEP WATCH FOR SOMEONE HELP US.
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97_245_sd
PostPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:10 am 
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sounds like the neutral safety switch.

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jerry777
PostPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:55 pm 
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So what do you recommend we do if it's the neutral safety switch?
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nhprinter
PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:48 am 
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Weird....I had the same problem on my 96 QX. Traded it in before I found out what it was.

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atbspinner
PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:36 pm 
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Probably need a new control box. I've had the same issue and a mechanic said
the box was shot. About $450 for the volvo part alone.

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