Volvo 88 wont start

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Hi i have an old volvo 740 tic 88
that really runs fine,but a couple of days ago my girlfriend used the
car and it suddenly stops,it just died.The starter runs but the engine
wont ignite.if u wait an hour or so then there is no problems to start
it mostly.I have checked the sparkplugs and the rest of the ignition
parts but i cant see anything wrong,the same with the fuses they are
all fine,any suggestions?

Lj
 
The 740 and 240 have nearly identical drivetrains.
Locations of some items could be different - however I expect that you
have the same two fuel pumps as the 240.

To quote from "1986 240 DL - Won't start"
(posted today, 7:49 a.m.)

If engine turns over but does not catch, then you must have a fuel or
spark problem.
Easily fixed versions of these:
1) Bad ingition system fuse (0r bad contact in the fuse/holder). It's a
white plastic holder, about 1 foot rear of the battery, on the fender
wall (on the 240). Handle with care as it has two positive wire leads;
either will ground to anything if they come loose.
2) Fuel pump relay kicked loose from its wire plug-in. In the 240, it
islocated in front of front passenter's right foot, on the firewall. An
angry passenger kicked mine loose a couple times. Or the relay could be
dead.
Other trouble sources: bad computer, bad in-tank or out-of-tank fuel
pump (you have one of each). All these are jobs for a knowledgable shop
and will cost some good money.

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Try the ignition amplifier, behind the battery on the inner wheel arch. Not
guaranteeing it but we had a similar problem and this was the fix.

Regards, Roy
 
My experience was the same, but it was one of the pull out connectors behind
the fuse box.
I bought one from a broker for two pound no problem after.

Look at the problem only being why wont the car start when warm, no trouble
when cold, forget the girlfriend bit.
 
Try the ignition amplifier, behind the battery on the inner wheel arch. Not
guaranteeing it but we had a similar problem and this was the fix.

Regards, Roy
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Hi!
well i dont have anyone on this car!? or atleast not on that place,
 
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