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Intermittent Start Problem 200 1992

posted by  1990Volvo240 on  Wed Oct 27 12:00 CST 2010
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Have not had much experience with no start problems so I thought I would put this up...

Our 92 245 has lately been having no start problems. For a while it would not even try to turn over. You would turn the key and nothing, no sound whatsoever.

Just recently things have changed a bit in that you will turn the key and hear the starter click twice but nothing.

After you try and start it a second time sometimes it will start right up without any problems.

Sometimes it will take a couple tries but it ALWAYS eventually starts within a couple tries. Never leaving me sit for more than a minute or so.







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    Intermittent Start Problem 200 1992

    posted by  Poorgie on  Wed Oct 27 13:30 CST 2010
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    Just a thought, try moving the shifter, to make sure the car is in the park position electrically. A worn shifter bushing (the little nylon ones on either end of the shift rod between the shifter and the transmission) will give you similiar symptoms.
    Poorgie








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    Intermittent Start Problem 200 1992

    posted by  pageda on  Wed Oct 27 13:17 CST 2010
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    Assuming you have a good fully charged battery it may be the starter solenoid not working.
    Get a piece of wood about 2x2x20 inches, the next time it won't start wack the solenoid if the starter works you have found the problem.
    Dan








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    Intermittent Start Problem 200 1992

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    posted by  Goatman on  Wed Oct 27 12:04 CST 2010
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    Hello,


    You should check the connections to the starter solenoid. The ignition switch is a known problem with these models. I wired mine up to the cruise control. Now, when I wish to start, I press the set speed button.

    It could also be the starter itself, but check the connections first.


    Goatman







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