'81 DL occasional no-start/lack of ignition signal

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by KHanawalt, Jun 22, 2004.

  1. KHanawalt

    KHanawalt Guest

    I bought this car a month ago, and it has an occasional no-start problem caused
    by the lack of ignition signal. It usually occurs after it has sat for several
    hours or days. Usually jump-starting it will start it, but tonight jumping it
    would not. But I had a guy push me at work, and it bump-started fine.

    The reason I know there is no ignition signal is because I installed an
    aftermarket tachometer, and it shows a few hundred RPM during starting, except
    when it won't start.

    Is there a typical cause for this? I thought it could be the ignition pick-up
    in the distributor or a wire problem. My Volvo has the ECU or whatever on the
    right fender by the washer reservoir.

    KennyH

    Horsepower is cheaper than therapy.
     
    KHanawalt, Jun 22, 2004
    #1
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. 1986 240 DL - intermittent lack of power coupled with overheatedexhaust manifold

  2. '89 240.... occasional loss of power

  3. ’91 760 Turbo, lack of acceleration, vibrates while idling

  4. (Lack of) appeal of older Volvos (240)

  5. occasional smoke from 86 740 turbo

  6. '82 Diesel 240 Handling, or lack of

  7. crazy speedometer and lack of power

  8. 1995 850 non turbo ignition control signal issue?

Loading...