"Hard start" Due to Leaking Fuel Pressure Regulator on Volvo S40

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The fuel pressure regulator can leak and cause a hard start condition, without any faults recorded in the engine computer.

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