stumbling 1987 740 GLE

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Andrew McCune, Oct 30, 2003.

  1. Andrew McCune

    Andrew McCune Guest

    My recently-purchased '87 740 GLE (automatic transmission) with just over
    200,000 miles (321,868 km) has an odd and intermittent problem. Under
    low-speed acceleration, the engine will sometimes begin to stumble,
    exhibiting fuel-starvation or no-spark symptoms. On one occasion, the
    engine died completely. When it did so, turning the key would not crank the
    engine at all (this actually happened on the way home after I bought it).
    After a few minutes of trying to find the hazard light switch, I turned the
    key and the engine started just fine. Anyone have ideas as to where I
    should start? I have a Haynes manual on the way, but I'm pretty familiar
    with automobiles as it is. I was thinking perhaps main relay or fuel
    filter/pump. Thanks so much in advance for your help.
     
    Andrew McCune, Oct 30, 2003
    #1
  2. Andrew McCune

    Peter Milnes Guest

    Try replacing the fuel pump relay and the fuel filter. You probably panicked and
    tried to restart the car in a gear instead of Park or Neutral, or your starter
    inhibitor switch is playing up.

    Cheers, Peter.

    : My recently-purchased '87 740 GLE (automatic transmission) with just over
    : 200,000 miles (321,868 km) has an odd and intermittent problem. Under
    : low-speed acceleration, the engine will sometimes begin to stumble,
    : exhibiting fuel-starvation or no-spark symptoms. On one occasion, the
    : engine died completely. When it did so, turning the key would not crank the
    : engine at all (this actually happened on the way home after I bought it).
    : After a few minutes of trying to find the hazard light switch, I turned the
    : key and the engine started just fine. Anyone have ideas as to where I
    : should start? I have a Haynes manual on the way, but I'm pretty familiar
    : with automobiles as it is. I was thinking perhaps main relay or fuel
    : filter/pump. Thanks so much in advance for your help.
    :
    :
     
    Peter Milnes, Oct 31, 2003
    #2
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