Repairing a 1999 Volvo S70 turbo with error code P0455, P0305, P0301 & P1550

A client brought me a 1999 Volvo S70 station wagon that had engine problems. I noticed immediately that the “Check Engine” light was on. I got my OBD2 code reader and got the following codes. 

P0455 - EVAP emission control leak (large)

P0305 - Misfire cylinder #5

P0301 - Misfire cylinder #1

P1550 - Faulty ABS module

I checked the EVAP tube that is connected to the intake manifold to the gas tank and found it ripped. I replaced that and that took care of the P0455 error code. 

When I reset the system, the P1550 did not come back and so I guess the ABS control module is fine. 

For the P0301 & P0305, I did the following:

1. Did a visual inspection on the wires connecting to the ignition coils of each spark plug to see if there are any damage, cracks or burned areas. I did not find any.
2. I pulled out each ignition coil and check for damage, cracks or burned areas--found none
3. Check the spark plugs. They seemed ok. 
4. I check the compression on each 5 cylinder and it registered about 183 PSI. Seemed normal.
5. I put back the spark plugs, ignition coil and started the engine. I check each fuel injector if it has damage. None
6. I check the wires going to each injector. No damage. 
7. Using a long screw driver, I placed the tip of the screw driver on the bottom of each injector while the engine was running and listen for a clicking sound to find out if the mechanism inside is working. All 5 injectors seemed working. 
8. I cleaned the tips of the spark plugs on cylinder #1 & #2 then swapped the spark plugs. For some reason, that took care of P0301. 
9. I swapped the ignition coil of cylinder #4 to cylinder#5. I reset the system and drove the car for 10 miles. The check engine light went back on. When I checked it, the error code went from P0305 to P0304. I immediately knew that the ignition coil is bad.  After the bought a new ignition coil, the Volvo started working fine. 

My trip to Prado VW show & shine June 2016.

I went to Prado regional park in Chino, Calif this morning to attend the El Prado VW show & shine.

This is the first time I attended the show because I have been attending the VW classic show for a few years. A couple of my friends encouraged me to attend the El Prado VW show because it is bigger (according to them) & more affordable. I have to agree with them because VW shows are beginning to be expensive. At the VW classics in Costa Mesa, they charge $20 per person plus a $7 parking fee. Over at El Prado show, they charge just $20 per vehicle regardless of how many persons are in that vehicle. If you are a vendor, it is more economical to just be at the El Prado show. 

I have to admit El Prado VW show is more relaxed because they have a lake nearby, a camping ground behind the show area, and the swap meet sellers are not rushing for the best spot. 

I walked around the swap meet & saw lots of parts I wanted to buy but held myself back because I know my spouse will kill me if I bring home more rusted metal parts. While walking around I spotted a vintage Hazet hand tool. The seller wants $10 for it & he would not budge on the price. I know it is a good price but I decided to walk around some more to check the other sellers. I came back to it but the hazel tool was gone. Fortunately, the seller has another Hazet tool. I also spotted underneath a pile of other parts a second Hazet tool. I paid $20 for both of them. It was a good buy because I would like to build a collection of vintage Hazet tools. I could also resell them on a later date hopefully for a small profit. 

I also bought two VW t-shirts and decided to stop spending before I go crazy & lose my wallet. Unlike other VW guys out there that have deep pockets, I have a limit budget when it comes to my VW hobby. Middle earners like myself have to be careful not to spend beyond our means. 

I would definitely start going to Prado VW show from now on because I really enjoyed the show without hurting my wallet.

These are the two Hazel tools I bought for a good price. 

This gentleman found peace in front of his bus that he decided to take a nap.  Cool :-)