Got my 240 going....NOT!

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by KHanawalt, May 11, 2004.

  1. KHanawalt

    KHanawalt Guest

    See previous post about fuel problem and solution (?)

    Now I have a new problem:

    I drove it Sat 30 miles or so, and Sunday I started it a couple of times, moved
    it once. Now the pumps won't run, as is the case if there's no ignition
    signal. I put my timing light on it, and there is no spark coming from the
    coil.

    I washed it Sat. a.m. and it wouldn't start until I removed the distributor cap
    and dried things out a little, but then it ran for the next two days. I don't
    get it.

    This new problem could be part of the bad wiring problem, I suppose, but
    previously I only had fuel delivery problems. Go figure.
    KennyH

    Horsepower is cheaper than therapy.
     
    KHanawalt, May 11, 2004
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  2. KHanawalt

    Randy G. Guest

    Check: http://www.linkline.com/personal/dbarton/WireHarnesses.html
    There is a LOT of info there. Be sure to read:
    "Recognizing the Problem in '80 to '87 Volvos:" from Randy & Valerie
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    Randy G., May 11, 2004
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  3. KHanawalt

    Martijn Guest

    Check corrosion on all fuses, "turn" them a few times in their sockets
    (right word?) at leat once every 3 months or so.
     
    Martijn, May 11, 2004
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  4. KHanawalt

    Colin Guest

    Re the not starting after a wash:

    Earlier this year I decided to jetwash my 240 engine bay and engine. Dried
    off the dist cap interior and exterior afterwards - all OK. Drove a few
    miles distance then it stopped. On looking in the dist cap again it was wet.
    I am assuming that some water got into the dist lower body then as the
    engine heated it steamed and condensed on the dist cap interior. Dried it
    again and all now OK for few weeks. Worth keeping in mind.

    Colin
     
    Colin, May 11, 2004
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  5. KHanawalt

    TKM Guest

    Just replace all the fuses. The ends corrode every few years and then
    there's no end of intermittent electrical problems. Cleaning the copper
    fuse terminals is a good idea too.

    TKM
     
    TKM, May 12, 2004
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  6. KHanawalt

    Randy G. Guest

    Excellent advice. When pressure washing a motor (not really a good
    idea anyway) bring a plastic bag or roll of foil along and cover the
    distributor and alternator and carb/air cleaner before beginning.

    If water in the dist was the problem, be sure to check for carbon
    tracking in the cap. from Randy & Valerie
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    1993 960
     
    Randy G., May 12, 2004
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